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Since mid-2007 the bank base rate (BBR) has only been lowered and for the past 77 months there has been no adjustment at all, as the BoE keep interest rates at record low 0.5%.

Tennis champion and world number two, Andy Murray announced today that he has made multiple investments on Seedrs, the largest equity crowdfunding platform in Europe.

Financial markets will be volatile until the end of the year, but investors should avoid a ‘doomsday prepper’ mindset, warns the chief executive of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

The recent stresses striking the Chinese capital markets do not pose an immediate credit threat to Fitch-rated money market funds holding Chinese-backed paper, says Fitch Ratings.

NS&I today announced that it is reducing the interest rate on its Direct ISA by 0.25% to 1.25% tax-free/AER. This change will come into effect from 16 November 2015. NS&I will be notifying customers affected by the interest rate reduction at least sixty days in advance of it taking place.

Backbase's Digital Banking Platform (DBP) is positioned as a leader by Independent Research Firm.

New report suggest that Oilfield Services Market is projected to reach $144.36 Billion by 2020

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, EMEA Conferencing Services Market, finds that the EMEA market earned revenues of $1.9 billion in 2014 and estimates this to reach $2.6 billion by 2019.

It may appear as no more than a popular children's toy, but investors were able to secure a better return buying Lego sets over the past 15 years than from the stock market, gold or bank accounts, a Telegraph analysis found.

Far too often the financial habits of most individuals in their 20s are characterised by spending too much money and consumption-led indebtedness, but in theory, it need not be this way.

Renewable energy projects can offer significant investment opportunities for developers, investors and landowners, with recent high profile investors including Bill Gates who has announced $2 billion investment in green energy technology and research. However with the sector changing fast in terms of the support mechanisms, the question is: which onshore technology provides the best investor returns?

Taxpayers are expected to reduce their inheritance tax bills by a record £565m this year by investing in unlisted companies, according to Radius Equity, the provider of tax efficient private equity investments.

New research by the UK’s top discount brand has revealed the top five misconceptions that Britons have surrounding debt, with 42% of Britons believing that if you ignore a company that you owe money to for long enough, the debt will go away.

Nasdaq announced that trading of PayPal Holdings, Inc a digital payments leader, commenced on The Nasdaq Stock Market on July 20th.

FICO survey reveals that only 41% of APAC banks have a cyber-incident response capability in place, leaving financial institutions vulnerable to online crime.

The company has announced that it is authorized to list its shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

Fortex has officially opened their office in Shanghai, demonstrating the firm's commitment to China's institutional FX market.

Coupofy released an infographic to illustrate how common stores have begun to embrace the once obscure cryptocurrency it is quickly moving away from the investment realm and in to everyday use.

The Saudi Stock Exchange opened to qualified foreign investors for the first time last month, and is expecting increased involvement of international investors on the Exchange as a result.

The international entertainment group has announced their investment Europe’s largest multi-channel network Zoomin.TV, following further investments in online TV networks across the continent.

EY Item Club says budget announcements have ‘thrown down the gauntlet to UK businesses’.

A recent study by Lloyds Bank Private Banking has found that sterling has suffered in the last 12 months.

The firm, in conjunction with their partners PureFunds and ISE ETF Ventures have launched the exchange traded funds, offering their investors exposure to invigorated tech markets.

National Land Realty has announced its merger with Mississippi Land & Lakes offering further boost for investors in industry.

Divorce can end up being a 50 per cent “tax” on your entire wealth. That’s far, far worse than the tax rate you’ll pay when you eventually sell your company for billions.

New Report from Accenture shows that finical institutions are expected to invest heavily over the next year to comply with global structural reforms.

The German banking firm has announced its new Adaptive Execution Platform in partnership with Quod Financial.

A new study by ACI Worldwide and Ovum shows that financial institutions believe customer experience is key to determining their success.

Euroclear, the Brussels based bank which operates as an international central securities depository, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Construction Bank. The document ensures both parties are committed to developing the interests of the Renminbi, Chinese currency, abroad. Under the Memorandum both parties will be responsible for cooperating to develop and distribute […]

The International Longevity Centre UK has published a paper which outlines the need for the Government to launch new strategies to combat poverty in old age.

A New Report has highlighted the worrying problems a Greek exit from the Euro could pose.

CEO of Wealth Horizon issues warning about new service designed to offer easy financial advice.

European private equity firm to buy majority stake in German laboratories group.

The Korea Daily Economic has unveiled a list of contenders in the negotiations to purchase the South Korean supermarket chain.

London Metal Exchange reports low prices as international pressures cause problems for copper trade.

Harriet Harman today argued that Tax Credit losses would hit the poorest in society hardest, arguing ‘You don’t get higher pay by cutting tax credits’.