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How the Rising Dollar Ripples Across the US EconomyREAD MORE
Articles25th February 2015How the Rising Dollar Ripples Across the US Economy

The strengthening U.S. dollar is a double-edged sword for the economy and investors, according to a report released today by The American Institute for Economic Research.

‘Invisibility’ Central to $80bn Wearable Market by 2020READ MORE
Articles24th February 2015‘Invisibility’ Central to $80bn Wearable Market by 2020

Juniper Research, the leading high-tech analyst house, has revealed the key technologies that it believes will become the most disruptive by 2020. The new report 'The World in 2020 - A Technology Vision' is being offered as a free download in celebration of the launch of its new online research platform.

Banks Determined to Give Customers the Best Support in Tough TimesREAD MORE
Articles24th February 2015Banks Determined to Give Customers the Best Support in Tough Times

In response to today's FCA Occasional Paper on Consumer Vulnerability, Executive Director of Retail Banking at the BBA Eric Leenders, said:

Britain on Cusp of 4th Industrial Revolution, but Manufacturers Warn It Is in Danger of Being Left BehindREAD MORE
Articles23rd February 2015Britain on Cusp of 4th Industrial Revolution, but Manufacturers Warn It Is in Danger of Being Left Behind

New research out today shows that Britain is on the cusp of a global, technology-driven 4th industrial revolution, with eight in ten manufacturers (80%) saying it will become a business reality by 2025.

US Construction Climbs 9 Percent in JanuaryREAD MORE
Articles23rd February 2015US Construction Climbs 9 Percent in January

The value of new construction starts climbed 9% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $621.0 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The increase for total construction was the result of an especially strong performance by the non-building construction sector, which benefitted from the start of a massive liquefied natural gas terminal facility in Texas.

Deregulation, Distributed Generation, and Environmental Concerns Are Expected to Shape the Smart Grid Industry in 2015 and Beyond, According to Navigant ResearchREAD MORE
Articles23rd February 2015Deregulation, Distributed Generation, and Environmental Concerns Are Expected to Shape the Smart Grid Industry in 2015 and Beyond, According to Navigant Research

A recent white paper from Navigant Research examines the major trends and market forces that are expected to shape the future of the smart grid market, including summary forecasts for five smart grid application areas.

Balfour Beatty Completes Acquisition of £352 Million Offshore Transmission Project in Wales, UKREAD MORE
Articles20th February 2015Balfour Beatty Completes Acquisition of £352 Million Offshore Transmission Project in Wales, UK

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, announces today that it has reached financial close and completed the acquisition of the £352 million Gwynt y Môr offshore transmission project (OFTO) in the UK. Balfour Beatty will jointly own Gwynt y Môr OFTO with Equitix. Balfour Beatty will invest £28 million of equity, which represents 60% of equity required.

Where Next for Euro Government Bonds?READ MORE
Articles20th February 2015Where Next for Euro Government Bonds?

The European Central Bank (ECB) published its first-ever minutes of a policy meeting in which it revealed its plans to expand its Quantitative Easing (QE) programme.

US MasterCard and Visa Purchase Volume Up 9.4% in 2014READ MORE
Articles20th February 2015US MasterCard and Visa Purchase Volume Up 9.4% in 2014

Credit, debit, and prepaid cards issued in the U.S. with MasterCard and Visa brands generated $3.629 trillion in purchase volume at merchants in 2014.

Where Have All the Good Guys Gone?READ MORE
Articles19th February 2015Where Have All the Good Guys Gone?

Leading wealth manager firm, Equilibrium Asset Management, is throwing down the gauntlet to uncover a new generation of wealth managers and paraplanners.

Security Fears Stop Firms Using Cloud Computing Services, Says FSBREAD MORE
Articles19th February 2015Security Fears Stop Firms Using Cloud Computing Services, Says FSB

New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that despite three fifths (60%) of small firms questioned using cloud computing services, the remaining two fifths (38%) remain sceptical about the benefits of the technology in the face of perceived risks.

Dutch-Based Start-up Cloudtract Launches Free Online Contract Management Platform for SMEsREAD MORE
Articles19th February 2015Dutch-Based Start-up Cloudtract Launches Free Online Contract Management Platform for SMEs

Cloudtract introduces a free and simple online contract management platform for small and medium sized companies, where they can store contracts and set alerts. Businesses often waste a lot of money, because they forget to cancel contracts they no longer want.

European Commission Give Green Light for SME Financing before the SummerREAD MORE
Articles18th February 2015European Commission Give Green Light for SME Financing before the Summer

Following a decision by the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB), small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) across Europe should be able to benefit from the first funds from the new European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) before the summer.

Currency Hedging Crucial in Run-up To UK ElectionREAD MORE
Articles18th February 2015Currency Hedging Crucial in Run-up To UK Election

Carl Hasty, Director of international payment specialist SmartCurrencyBusiness.com, comments on finacial implications of UK elections.

CBI Comments on Ed Miliband’s Prosperity SpeechREAD MORE
Articles17th February 2015CBI Comments on Ed Miliband’s Prosperity Speech

The CBI commented in advance of a speech due to be given today by Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband.

Late Payments Are Forcing Businesses to Make Tough DecisionsREAD MORE
Articles17th February 2015Late Payments Are Forcing Businesses to Make Tough Decisions

Latest research from Bacs Payment Schemes Limited (Bacs) reveals that more than three quarters (76 per cent) of UK businesses are being forced to wait at least a month beyond their agreed contract terms before getting paid.

Nordic Region Rivals US and Europe for Process Excellence AdoptionREAD MORE
Articles17th February 2015Nordic Region Rivals US and Europe for Process Excellence Adoption

Nokia Labs Head of Operations Jarkko Pellikka, Ph.D says the Nordic region boasts some of the finest examples of process and operational excellence in the world today. He went on to say that while some industries might be lagging behind, it seems that the Nordic Region is toe-to-toe with the US and the rest of Europe when it comes to process excellence.

Research Reveals Top 10 Questions New SMEs HaveREAD MORE
Articles16th February 2015Research Reveals Top 10 Questions New SMEs Have

Thousands of people have started new businesses already this year. For anyone thinking of starting a new business, there are some questions you need to know the answer for before you get going.

eDreams, the Largest Distributor of Online Flights in the World, Arrives in JapanREAD MORE
Articles16th February 2015eDreams, the Largest Distributor of Online Flights in the World, Arrives in Japan

eDreams, the largest distributor of online flights in the world, has chosen Japan to continue its process of international expansion. Starting this January, the company, which is the largest online travel agency in Europe and the fifth-largest worldwide (as well as being Europe's largest e-commerce company) will offer flights from more than 440 aircraft operators, with over 150,000 different combinations and over 550,000 hotels in 40,000 destinations, plus car rentals, for Japanese travellers.

Eurozone’s GDP Boost Should Ease NegotiationsREAD MORE
Articles16th February 2015Eurozone’s GDP Boost Should Ease Negotiations

According to data released today by Eurostat, GDP in the Eurozone grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter during Q4 2014, faster than expected. This means annual growth over 2014 was 0.9%.

UK Growth ‘Steady as She Goes’ but Insecurity Trolls the EurozoneREAD MORE
Articles13th February 2015UK Growth ‘Steady as She Goes’ but Insecurity Trolls the Eurozone

The CBI has upgraded its growth prediction for 2015 in its latest economic forecast against a backdrop of lower oil prices and inflation.

EEF Release Guidelines for New Construction Regulations in the UKREAD MORE
Articles13th February 2015EEF Release Guidelines for New Construction Regulations in the UK

With new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) about to come into force, EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, is reminding manufacturers not to get caught out by thinking that 'construction' means just that.

Economist Keith Wade Gives Outlook on US EconomyREAD MORE
Articles13th February 2015Economist Keith Wade Gives Outlook on US Economy

Schroders Chief Economist, Keith Wade gives his view on the outlook for the US economy ahead of the release of retail sales and consumer confidence data later this week.

Barclays Launches Fintech Accelerator Program in New YorkREAD MORE
Articles12th February 2015Barclays Launches Fintech Accelerator Program in New York

Barclays and Techstars plan to launch their flagship Accelerator program in New York, following its resounding success in London; ten companies will have the chance to shape the future of financial services.

New Chairman Appointed to Lead Balfour Beatty BoardREAD MORE
Articles12th February 2015New Chairman Appointed to Lead Balfour Beatty Board

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group is pleased to announce that Philip Aiken will join the Board as non-executive Chairman with effect from 26 March 2015.

A Warming Trend: US Consumers Step into the SunshineREAD MORE
Articles12th February 2015A Warming Trend: US Consumers Step into the Sunshine

Mesirow Financial’s Chief Economist says a profound shift has occurred in American consumer confidence, as well as the ability to spend. After seeking shelter for years following the storm of the Great Recession, consumers of all income levels are finally equipped to step out into the sunshine.

Financing the UK’s Infrastructure NeedsREAD MORE
Articles11th February 2015Financing the UK’s Infrastructure Needs

A new report from the BBA and KPMG looks at how to unlock more private finance to help fund the UK's infrastructure needs.

China’s Solar Power Boom Creates Opportunities for UK BusinessesREAD MORE
Articles11th February 2015China’s Solar Power Boom Creates Opportunities for UK Businesses

Lightning-fast growth in China's solar power industry is set to provide opportunities to UK businesses over the next five years, according to China market research firm CCM.

US Fund Managers Begin Positioning for Money Fund Reform, Says FitchREAD MORE
Articles11th February 2015US Fund Managers Begin Positioning for Money Fund Reform, Says Fitch

Six months after the SEC voted on reforms, money fund managers are beginning to take steps to comply with the new rules and position themselves to retain and attract clients. While clients continue to be patient and industry assets remain stable, fund managers are launching, closing, and merging funds, updating investment guidelines, and working through the operational aspects of reform.

UK’s Tech Businesses Set to Grow Four Times Faster Than GDP in 2015READ MORE
Articles10th February 2015UK’s Tech Businesses Set to Grow Four Times Faster Than GDP in 2015

Barclays' Fast Growth Tech survey, which questioned owners and CEOs of UK tech firms, has revealed that many of the industry's bright lights are feeling confident about delivering a stellar year of growth in 2015.

Worldwide Revenue from Utility Distribution Microgrids is Expected to Exceed $3 Billion by 2023READ MORE
Articles10th February 2015Worldwide Revenue from Utility Distribution Microgrids is Expected to Exceed $3 Billion by 2023

Major power outages caused by extreme weather, along with the spread of distributed, renewable energy resources, have set the stage for regulatory reforms that are likely to enable both customer-owned microgrids and utility distribution microgrids (UDMs) to expand strongly in the next decade. According to Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from UDMs is expected to grow from $1.4 billion annually in 2014 to more than $3 billion in 2023.

Insurers Say Predictive Modeling Is Boosting Their ProfitsREAD MORE
Articles10th February 2015Insurers Say Predictive Modeling Is Boosting Their Profits

Predictive modeling has notably increased in value across several areas of property & casualty (P&C) insurers’ business over the past six years, according to global professional services company Towers Watson’s annual Predictive Modeling Survey.

Rise of the Data Force: The Emergence of the Chief Data OfficerREAD MORE
Articles9th February 2015Rise of the Data Force: The Emergence of the Chief Data Officer

Experian, the global information services group, published the findings of its “Dawn of the Chief Data Officer (CDO)” survey, confirming that an increasing number of organisations are waking up to the strategic value of data.

UK Trade Deficit Reached Widest Last Year Since 2010READ MORE
Articles9th February 2015UK Trade Deficit Reached Widest Last Year Since 2010

The UK trade deficit widened in December 2014 to £2.9 billion, up from the £1.8 billion recorded in November. These figures released by the ONS today show that the trade deficit for 2014 as a whole was the largest since 2010, as any sign of a trade-led recovery remains elusive for now.

National Institute of Economic & Social Research reviews performance of UK GovernmentREAD MORE
Articles6th February 2015National Institute of Economic & Social Research reviews performance of UK Government

As we approach the 2015 UK General Election, issue no. 231 of the National Institute Economic Review is a Special Issue assessing “the Economic Record of the Coalition Government”.

Winter storms buffet western economies in January, according to Aon Benfield catastrophe reportREAD MORE
Articles6th February 2015Winter storms buffet western economies in January, according to Aon Benfield catastrophe report

Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield's catastrophe model development team, launches latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during January 2015.

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