Finance

How agriculture and governance have shaped wealth inequality

New research shows land-hungry farming and scarce land drove wealth inequality over the past 10,000 years.

Tenants to be protected from unfair letting fees under new law

Tenants will be protected from unfair letting fees with most seeing tenancy deposits capped at 5 weeks’ rent thanks to a new law which has now come into effect (1 June 2019).

Multi-factor authentication isn’t always the answer in FinTech

In this article, Brian Costello discusses the current state of Open Banking, explaining how multi-factor authentication may not be the right answer in FinTech.

The impact of FinTech trends on different industries

In this article, Sergey Lypchenko discusses some essential elements that you should know in order to understand the complex impact of FinTech trends.

Research finds that AI improves business intelligence

Research has found that AI improves business intelligence, as part of the overall movement in which technology is transforming how business analysts learn and thrive.

Intelligent technology can transform corporate banking

In this article, Roland Bloesch discusses his perspective on how intelligent technologies like AI, IoT, and Bots can transform corporate banking whilst the world of finance is quickly digitalising.

3 tips for staying relevant in the world of digital banking

Here, Ramesh Ramani shares his perspective from the world of digital banking, focusing on how to survive in the new financial landscape.

New tools allow pension schemes to deliver greater value for savers

New tools helping pension schemes deliver greater value for money for millions of savers have been launched by the Cost Transparency Initiative.

Up to 2 million will live with dementia by 2050

According to the Alzheimer Society 850,000 people in the UK have dementia but with 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 living with dementia, this is predicted to rise to over 2 million by 2050 as the population ages.

UK government welfare cuts increase food poverty

UK government welfare cuts over the past decade have left families in England without enough food to eat, in a breach of the government’s duty to ensure adequate food.

Crypto’s effect on the wider markets

Cryptocurrencies have been in vogue for several years, and everyone who works in the finance industry has a story or two about what the effects of crypto have looked like to them.

New poverty statistics to help government target support

New poverty statistics developed and published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will help target support more effectively.

EU and Central Asia: Opportunities for a stronger partnership

The European Union(EU) is outlining its vision for a renewed partnership with Central Asia, updating its strategy on relations with the region first set out in 2007.

Government awards £25 million to zero-emission transport innovations

Projects across the country are set to benefit from £25 million government investment to develop ground-breaking zero-emission transport innovations.

UK parents pay £28,000 for childhood extracurricular activities

A study of UK parents found that they will pay £28,000 on top of school and living costs, for childhood extracurricular activities until their offspring turn 18.

Are you financially prepared for your retirement aspirations?

A UK survey produced by Equity Release Supermarket has revealed that there is a clear disconnect between many people’s retirement aspirations and their current financial provision.

Lithuania: A hotspot for cost effective and world-class medical care

UK patients are looking to European destinations such as Lithuania, where world-class medical care can be carried out quicker, privately, and at a much lower cost.

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