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News from the Payments Council says that cashless payments have overtaken the use of notes and coins for the first time.

The reality of trading taking place on the floor of the stock exchange, with traders shouting down telephones and punching in orders is long gone. As are the days of having to call your stockbroker and place an order. This perception might continue on TV, but the reality is that the modern trader is equipped with a mobile phone.

As we’re preparing to deal with an 11.1% inflation as of October 2022, people are looking for ways to secure their money and capitalise on their assets.

3 Strategies for Doctors to Pay Off Medical School Debt According to a study by the Association of American Medical Colleges, the average medical student graduates with more than $190,000 in debt. While there are several ways to pay off medical school loans, the best strategy for you will depend on your career, salary, and […]

At a time when investment and wealth preservation is as challenging as ever, direct lending offers an alternative for asset managers looking to invest. There is a growing trend for non-bank lenders to loan money to companies, cutting out the middleman. Indeed, institutional investment is now the direct lending in the UK as it has been seen as a way to source alternative finance and funding for a variety of industries.

The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.1% in November from 4.2% in August and 5.3% in May. Beyond the monthly data, personal savings have garnered substantial interest from global investors. Many are concerned that once savings run out, U.S. consumers will wilt, and so will the U.S. economy. However, investors' misconceptions about personal savings may cause them to overstate consumer health concerns.

While digital transformation has created an opportunity for companies to transform their business, expand their operations, and move them online, it has also opened new doors for illegal activities such as money laundering and financial fraud. Criminals and fraudsters will take every advantage to get ahead in their illicit activities, and so should you.

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.

British Land announces it has completed a £733 million property exchange transaction with Tesco. Under the terms of the transaction, British Land has sold its 50% interest in a joint venture portfolio of 21 stand-alone foodstores to Tesco and acquired Tesco's 50% interest in two joint venture portfolios predominately comprising Tesco-anchored shopping centres and retail parks.

The latest figures reveal the European Investment Bank lent €7.77 billion to UK projects last year, an increase of 10% on 2014 investment.