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Finance News

Within the Open Access Government Finance News section, you can find a wide variety of information on the changes in the financial sector.

We often explore the development of digital banking and the future of Fintech, along with the World Bank and World Trade Organisations (WTO) stories. You can also find expert opinions on many popular topics within this category along with insights into the financial changes in other countries.

This category also covers poverty and pensions in the UK along with any legal changes to financial law. Up to date articles are available on fiscal policy and trade wars within the sector.

recovery audit specialists

Rockford Associates: A professional firm of recovery audit specialists

Ray Dorney, Director at Rockford Associates Limited explores the work of this leading professional firm of recovery audit specialists.
the property market

Cryptocurrency in the property market

The property market hops on the cryptocurrency bandwagon as digital currency is becoming increasingly mainstream
overdraft

Nearly 2 in 10 students have gone over their agreed overdraft limit

New YouGov research commissioned by Equifax *, the credit information provider, shows how much students rely on short-term debt, particularly overdraft facilities, to get them through university
world's sole currency

deVere CEO: Bitcoin will not become the world’s sole currency

Bitcoin will not become the world’s sole currency in 10 years - there will be many successful cryptocurrencies - and Ethereum is likely to take over Bitcoin’s dominant status, affirms the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations
fosbury flop

Blockchain – a “Fosbury flop” for the insurance industry?

Jags Rao, from Swiss Re explores how a maverick mentality can turn the tables on tradition and have a global impact
Digital Innovations

Blockchain and initial coin offerings: Switzerland as an attractive location for digital innovations

Switzerland’s Federal Department of Finance (FDF) explains the country’s position as an attractive location for digital innovations, focussing on blockchain and initial coin offerings (ICOs)
regulations for cryptocurrencies

G20 urged to adopt common regulations for cryptocurrencies

The G20 must work towards an agreement to adopt common regulations for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, affirms the boss of one of the world’s leading independent financial services organisations
remortgages

Remortgages reach nine-year high in January 2018

The number of remortgages in January 2018 reached a nine-year high while the number of first-time buyers and home movers both increased compared to the same period in the previous year
European economy

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force of the European economy and have huge potential to contribute to its development.

deVere CEO: Hammond’s pro-technology Spring Statement is encouraging

The Chancellor’s pro-technology Spring Statement is “enormously encouraging” for the financial sector, affirms the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations
cryptocurrency investment

6 out of 10 people would consider cryptocurrency investment

Six out of 10 people with currently no exposure to cryptocurrencies would consider including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin into their investment portfolios, reveals a new global poll
personal finance

deVere CEO: Personal finance should be taught as a standalone subject in schools

Personal finance should be included as a standalone subject in UK schools, affirms the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations
economic partnership

PIMFA comments on the UK’s future economic partnership with the European Union

PIMFA – the UK’s leading trade association for the personal investment management and financial advice sector - welcomes the Prime Minister’s clarification in her Mansion House speech on 2 March of key aspects of the Government’s aspirations for the post-Brexit UK/EU relationship
regulation of cryptocurrencies

Bank of England push for regulation of cryptocurrencies will boost crypto market

The Bank of England governor’s comments on the regulation of cryptocurrencies can be expected to help fuel a sustainable recovery for the crypto market
bitcoin mining

Brits concerned about computer safety due to rise in unwarranted bitcoin mining

A new study has revealed that there is major concern amongst brits about unwarranted bitcoin mining on their personal computers
phishing scammers

More than £100,000 of Students’ loans has been stolen by phishing scammers

Study reveals students have been targeted more than 500 times by phishing scammers in two academic years
payment method

Northern Ireland property developer accepts bitcoin as payment method

Bitcoin is to be accepted as a payment method by a Northern Ireland property developer amid significant growth
new cryptocurrencies

deVere adds new cryptocurrencies to app as market remains highly volatile

deVere, one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations has today added two new cryptocurrencies to its trading app
major blockchains

FinTech startup connects ten major blockchains to developing world banks

AirTM, which enables individuals and businesses to complete financial transactions, has announced that it is expanding its reach to include ten major blockchains including bitcoin
cryptocurrency regulation

deVere CEO: Cryptocurrency regulation is necessary and must be welcomed

According to deVere Group CEO, Cryptocurrency regulation is necessary, on its way, and the vital work being done by many international financial watchdogs and lawmakers must be supported

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