EIB Loan Provides £1.5bn for UK National Grid Investmentment

In the UK, property remains one of the most resilient asset classes. From first-time buyers to portfolio landlords, getting established on the property ladder remains a popular way for many to grow their wealth. Depending on an individual’s circumstances and ambitions, Arbuthnot Latham, Private and Commercial Bank, explains the various routes to securing finance for property investment in 2021 and beyond.

Gold is one of the safest investments available, apart from a savings account. This is because of its stability, even in uncertain times. In the past, owning gold was quite controversial because of the worries surrounding its price fluctuation and potential instability. Now, however, more people choose to invest in gold as part of their overall assets because of its many benefits. For one, investing in precious metals is a good way to protect your savings.

Handling finances can be complicated, and it’s something that most people have difficulty with at some point in their lives. In fact, many people find themselves with more questions than solutions on how to manage their money and achieve financial stability. 

Are you a financial advisor? Find out why great client communication is key to successful business relationships

A majority of British adults are falling through an 'advice gap' by not making use of financial advisers, according to new research from unbiased.co.uk and MetLife. The research also reveals that those who do use advisers are often failing to seek advice about the most important issues. The 2015 Value of Advice research indicates a growing financial awareness among the younger generation, with many actively seeking advice, but also shows that a large proportion of adults are still not advised for the most crucial stages of life.

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

Optimism amongst the UK’s smaller manufacturers has surged to its highest level since records began in 1988, according to the CBI’s latest SME Trends Survey.

In recent years, 80% to 90% of new cars and an increasing number of used vehicles have been bought with finance agreements.

It’s a generally accepted notion that the more something costs, the higher the quality of the goods. The underlying question is, are those goods in fact better quality or are they believed to be because of the price tag? Rationale Generally speaking, people aren’t rational beings; at least not all the time. They tend to […]

There are many good reasons for companies to believe that increasing gender diversity in their workforces will be a business boost, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s Northern Ireland chair