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.

Digital adoption: Ten tips for local government to save money through unprecedented austerity

Here Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solutions at Netcall explores ten tips to ensure successful digital adoption to help local government save money through continued austerity.

Realise more value from your government or utilities operations

Is your business as optimised as it could be? Are your operations as streamlined and as sustainable as possible? It’s a serious question. One that’s well worth dedicating some thought to.

Redefining prosperity in east London through citizen science

Years of austerity and underfunded public services have left east Londoners with reduced opportunities and prospects, facing multiple interlinking challenges like racism, crime, and food poverty - what needs to change?

Anti Money laundering: What the UK’s AML consultation means for compliance professionals

Money laundering is a formidable threat to the UK economy, with an annual cost estimated at £100 billion. To address the problem, the government has unveiled a £400 million three-year Economic Crime Plan, aiming to fill gaps in fraud, anti-money laundering (AML) and more.

Data-driven prosperity: The shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices

The financial crisis highlighted the shortcomings of traditional measures of a country's prosperity; here we examine the shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices The...

Rockford associates: Providing a financial lifeline for councils in 2024 and beyond

Recovery audit specialists, Rockford Associates, discuss how increasing financial pressures are impacting local councils, the services they provide, and, therefore, the welfare of residents, and how their company can help.

AI revolutionises the finance industry

Rohan Whitehead from the Institute of Analytics (IoA), walks us through how AI revolutionises the finance industry.

7 Ways for a small business to boost their cash flow

Good cash flow is fundamental for businesses to survive and grow. In fact, it’s more important than profit as it supports day-to-day trade whilst also providing a strong foundation for business development.

Invest in nature: Biodiversity financing for cities and regions

Dr Eszter Mogyorosy, Innovative Finance, and Barbara Riedemann, Communications both from the World Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability World Secretariat, shed light on biodiversity financing for cities and regions, providing a roadmap to invest in nature.

How virtual health services can build stronger customer relationships for insurers

Dominic Howard, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Teladoc Health, underscores how integrating virtual health services with insurance bolsters relationships, aids in crises, and fosters trust for customers.

Future of payments review: Open banking, fintech competitiveness and public sector payments

The UK's Future of Payments review aims to use open banking and innovation to make public services better and more inclusive.

World Mental Health day 2023: Everything you need to know

October 10th is World Mental Health Day; the objective of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and advocate for better mental health care. 

Rises in core inflation and how this affects UK businesses

Rising core inflation is intensifying the UK's cost of living crisis, straining businesses. The country hasn't witnessed such high inflation since the 1980s, burdening many enterprises.

Agency staff expenditure within the NHS and beyond

Growing pressure on the NHS is leading to increased reliability on agency staff for support, but this is bringing its own challenges.

Cutting back on spending during the current economic climate

The cost of living crisis and the current economic climate continue to create severe financial difficulties for many households in the UK. In times of such high inflation and soaring food costs, it is not surprising, therefore, if the consumer purchasing habits change.

AI in the financial industry: Machine learning in banking

UK financial services firms saw a 72% rise in the use of ML applications; what does this mean for the future of AI in the financial industry?

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