Winners Announced October 2016

Stablecoins are a form of cryptocurrency that differs in one key way to the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum – they’re stable, hence the name. Rather than experiencing volatility on the markets, those who purchase stablecoins can relax knowing that their investment won’t fluctuate in price. This makes them beneficial for not just individuals, but businesses that accept cryptocurrency as well.

Bite Investments, a digital asset manager and fintech company specialised in alternative investments, launches the Bite Private Markets Portfolio, offering investors the opportunity to access a diversified allocation to alternatives with one investment.

Confluence, the global leader in investment data management automation, has continued its expansion by opening an office in Ireland.

Venture capital funding for the Life Sciences sector, which includes Biotechnology and Medical Devices, increased 15% in value during the first quarter of 2014, compared to first quarter of 2013, according to a new PwC US report.

So, you have bad credit. While credit doesn’t make up our finances, it plays a significant role. When you have bad credit, it can be because you don’t have enough money to pay back the money you owe.

Offshore banking is often associated with negative connotations in regard to tax evasion and criminal activity, but this couldn’t be further than the truth. Despite what you may hear, offshore banking is completely legal. Put simply, they’re bank accounts held in a country other than the one you permanently reside in. So why do you need one? James Turner, Director at York-based Turner Little, takes us through the benefits of banking offshore.

Recent trends have seen a spike in the number of successful subscription-based businesses emerging to take on this growing market segment.

It takes decades of sound planning and good decisions to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, even the best of us can make mistakes that impact our financial lives in our golden years. It’s therefore essential to know about those common mistakes and their consequences if you don’t want your retirement fantasies to become financial catastrophes. […]

Having female managers on the board improves a company’s share price, according to new research from Skema business school.

Fitch Ratings expects Colombian corporates cash flows to continue seeing pressure from rising taxes as the Colombian government seeks to offset declines in tax revenues from the oil sector.