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Founder of the UK’s first and only Gentleman’s pedicure room discusses the change from cutting deals in finance to clipping toenails in his first venture Aldwyn Boscawen founded his eponymous brand at the age of 28 after becoming one the country’s few male pedicurists and following a career in the financial sector. As an Old […]

Regarded as one of the finest gentlemen’s outfitters in the UK, Oliver Brown is the home to classic British ready-to-wear menswear and exquisite bespoke tailoring. Proprietor Kristian Ferner Robson brought the company out of liquidation in 1998 when it predominantly sold women’s country clothing. He has since transformed the business into a multi-million-pound success, with […]

The CV Summit, held in the heart of the Crypto Valley, in Zug, Switzerland, has become one of the most important blockchain events in Switzerland. The summit’s 4th edition on March 27th will revolve around #BUIDL, focusing on the development of the technology instead of crypto speculations. The welcome address will be held by the President of the Swiss Confederation and Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, who is a strong advocate of the blockchain technology and the Blockchain Nation Switzerland.

Sometimes overlooked by smaller funds and companies, there has been a surge in focus on investor relations, the investment equivalent of customer service, in recent years, with many businesses now dedicated entire websites, job roles and even departments to the practice. Staff Writer Hannah Stevenson discusses the importance of good investor relations in today’s financial […]

Since it first became accepted as an investment product, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been fluctuating in price and popularity, going from a viable replacement for cash and credit cards through to merely another flash-in-the-pan concept. Hannah Stevenson, Staff Writer, shares an insight into this product and how its value has changed since it first […]

The investment industry has been historically dominated by men, but in today’s society exclusivity is key, as Staff Writer Hannah Stevenson highlights. The gender pay gap has long been a key focus across the corporate market, with many firms seeking to eradicate it and usher in a new era for female empowerment. However, the equally […]

NRW.INVEST, the economic development agency of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Cologne, hosted an investor roundtable entitled “Investment landscape: Germany and the UK”. Around 40 British insurance companies and asset management companies took up the invitation to learn more about Cologne as an insurance location […]

Bitcoin is known as the “gold standard” of cryptocurrency. Chances are you’ve heard of it but may not really understand its importance and growing relevance. In recent years, however, banks, governments and crucially divorce lawyers are beginning to take a much more forensic interest. And if you own bitcoin or have a spouse that does […]

  Mobile POS Systems forecasted to reach $660 million USD by 2025 Bank and ATM closures mean limited access to cash Opens opportunities for small businesses and hospitality trade   The future of payment is going mobile.  Over the past few years we are seeing a steady decline in cash transactions with two thirds of […]

Law firm Ashfords LLPs’ Paul Olliff, a Legal Director in the firm’s Real Estate Team, is collaborating with property firm, Apex Airspace, and Chartered Accountants, MHA MacIntyre Hudson, to host an informative presentation – ‘The only way is up’ – on airspace development. Ashfords’ Paul who advises both national and international clients on a range […]

Guidant Global, part of Impellam Group is delighted to announce that it has appointed Doug Edmonds as Director, APAC with a responsibility to drive future growth in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The move comes as the global leader in talent acquisition and managed workforce solutions continues to make rapid progress in expanding and transforming […]

Employees in the UK are being encouraged to explore their tax relief options to ensure they are not left footing the bill for their work-related expenses. Tax preparation specialist David Redfern, managing director of DSR Tax Claims Ltd, added his support to a HMRC Twitter campaign to ensure that employees are made aware of their […]

By Andrew Davies, Vice President, Global Market Strategy, Financial Crime Risk Management, Fiserv

With UK Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) deadline less than two months away, the race is on for UK organisations to understand the impact of MTD on their business. MTD could mean a significant shift in operations for some organisations, which means they need to act now in order to get themselves in order for the impending deadline.

Greener initiatives are being utilised more and more across the globe, as Earth’s citizens try to safeguard the planet’s resources. We may have relied a lot on fossil fuels like gas and coal in the past, but due to these sources not being sustainable we’re now ambitious about developing practices which are more environmentally friendly. […]

Ashfords has again been ranked as one of the most active law firms globally in venture capital. The firm has been ranked 2nd in Europe for 2018 by PitchBook, which provides a comprehensive ranking of private equity and venture capital activity worldwide. Ashfords is the only independent UK law firm to appear in the top […]

Tail Offers Ltd is pleased to announce that Quantum Financial Holdings, a Fintech and security investment Group, has made an investment of £500,000 into the business. In addition to the financial investment Quantum has made, Tail will benefit from a suite of backoffice, infrastructure and value-added functions provided by the Quantum Group which will accelerate […]

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, announces it has formed a distribution agreement with Global Invacom. The deal will see Mayflex and Global Invacom targeting Multi-Dwelling Unit projects by liaising with System Integrators, Consultants and End Users. Global Invacom, the global provider of satellite communications equipment, specialises in Fibre Integrated Reception System (“FibreIRS”), delivering […]

Entrepreneurs pitching ‘disruptive’ start-ups are 22% more likely to get funding, but receive 24% less investment than less risky ventures, according to new research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). A disruptive start-up, breaking away from existing products, services and business models, can potentially bring colossal returns for investors. But these ventures are […]

Inforalgo, the Capital Markets data automation specialist, has announced the appointment of Nigel Vooght, the former Global Leader of Financial Services at PwC, as non-executive chairman. He brings over 20 years’ experience in the industry to the role, in addition to a deep knowledge of strategy and management. With detailed first-hand knowledge of the market, […]

By Charlotte Filsell – Head of Client Relationship Management at Sandaire. In many industries no two clients are the same. In Family Offices this is particularly evident. Every family, and every individual within that family, is entirely unique and is continually growing, evolving and shifting their needs and priorities. This is a fascinating and complex […]

New research by KIS Finance has revealed that consumers are worried the high street is going to be lost completely due to the current store closures in the news. From surveying 1,000 consumers in the UK, KIS unearthed startling findings including: •61% of Brits are worried the high street will disappear in the next ten […]

Tram Coffee Shop in Richmond sold to a new business. ETS Corporate business brokers sell cafe London in record time! Manuel and his wife Anna Conceicao contacted Zach Dogar of ETS Corporate Business Brokers after they had a sudden medical emergency. Anna required urgent treatment which was to start in 5 weeks and they could […]

Smart Dubai outlines standards for AI systems to ensure they are fair, transparent and accountable World’s first city-government endorsed Smart AI Ethics Self Assessment Tool launched to help assess level of ethics in AI systems Initiative aims to accelerate Dubai’s goals of becoming an AI powered city of the future Dubai’s quest to become the […]

TrueLayer, Europe’s leading provider of Open Banking and financial APIs, has launched one of the first Open Banking and PSD2 based Payments API.    The API, which is in public Beta, offers a new way for businesses and consumers to pay for goods and services or transfer money. It is an alternative to credit and […]

The time of year is almost upon us where millions will have to complete their self-assessment tax return. Whether that’s as a sole trader, a freelancer, a contractor or running your own businesses, anyone who works for themselves will have to complete their forms before the annual January 31 deadline. For many, it can seem […]

by Magdalena Golebiewska – Country Manager at Luno

Samuel Knight International, the global recruitment and project man-power specialist headquartered in Newcastle, has announced significant investment from Gresham House Ventures. Samuel Knight, which was established in 2014 and has offices in London and Bristol, provides skills and energy solutions to the energy and rail sectors on a permanent, contract and temporary basis. The company […]

A recent report from GlobalData found that only 10% of wealth managers perceive robo-advisors as an immediate threat.  With the entire financial industry racing towards widespread digital adoption, it begs the question – shouldn’t they be more worried?John Wise, CEO, Co-Founder and Chairman of InvestCloud investigates. The biggest mistake wealth managers are making is holding […]

Money launderers using increasingly sophisticated methods of moving illegally-earned cash through criminal networks. In response, anti-money laundering (AML) law is constantly evolving, and successive legislative updates reflect the EU’s determination to keep pace and learn more about fraud risk assessment. Following the Panama Papers, Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks, the 5th Money Laundering Directive – […]

New Report Highlights Low Levels of Resilience in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Liquidware, the leader in adaptive workspace management, today announced that 2018 was a record year and, to continue the momentum, has invested in hiring new technical resources in the UK, Benelux and the Nordics. Coupled with the growth and investment, Liquidware reported unparalleled uptake for its Essentials bundle of user environment management, application layering and […]

Out of control spenders want to save but research reveals that Open Banking revolution is passing them by   12 months after the launch of Open Banking in the UK, awareness of it and understanding of what it means is desperately low, despite Brits’ desire to get hold of their finances.   Just 9% of […]

YOTHA, the new digital yacht charter platform connecting owners, charterers and yachting professionals, has launched worldwide with a promise to bring trust and transparency to the yachting market. YOTHA’s digital technology will make yacht chartering faster, simpler and more straightforward and www.yotha.com will become an invaluable tool for everyone involved in the industry. YOTHA offers […]

• Conference takes place from 6 – 7 March at the Etihad Airways Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi• Hosted by Etihad Airways Engineering• Features keynote speeches and interactive workshops from Etihad Airways Engineering, Airbus, Diehl Aviation, Air New Zealand and Lufthansa Technik BERLIN: Aviation conference specialist, RedCabin, today announces its Aircraft Cabin Additive Manufacturing summit […]

Investment expands Capify’s financing capacity to meet increasing customer demand and grow its SME lending business