Buying a house for the first time can be exciting and overwhelming. Homeownership is a significant milestone, but you should master its financial side to know the type of home and loan that works best for you. PSECU, a full-service, digital-first credit union,
Exit strategies for under-performing assetsIn a fast-shifting financial landscape, holding onto assets 'just in case' can be a huge commercial mistake. Under-performing assets are a silent profit killer, draining cash and limiting the amount of investment you
Success in business often comes down to more than strategy and timing—it can sometimes hinge on a single piece of advice. For Javad Marandi, a prominent British-Iranian entrepreneur, that moment of clarity came early in his career and helped set the cour
Delivering simplified experiences, on a single platform, for an additional 1.88 million self assessment tax filers Intuit Inc., the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced that QuickB
The average person toils to get ahead and leave a financial legacy for future generations. Handling estate planning correctly ensures the money goes where it's intended rather than getting eaten up by taxes and probate fees. Financial advisers can navigate cli
If you feel it’s time to share your NFT project with the community, Magic Eden offers an excellent platform for creating, managing, and listing your NFT collection.Read on to learn how to create and launch your own NFT collection on Magic Eden.Connect Yo
As global investors seek new regions of growth and resilience, Africa is increasingly seen not just as a frontier — but as the future. With rising urbanisation, accelerating digital adoption, and a demographic boom, the continent is poised to reshape the glo
Trustly, the world’s industry leader in Account-to-Account (A2A) payments, announces the signing of a strategic partnership with Paytweak, a French fintech specialising in modern payment links. This 100% SEPA solution integrates Paytweak's smart payment conn
By Philipp Buschmann, CEO and Co-founder of AAZZUR There’s an old saying: just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. This has never been more relevant than when companies consider creating their own financial tech from the ground up.&nbs
The responsibilities of estate planners and finance professionals have deepened. Data is as valuable as physical possessions for many, and they require consideration when organizing inheritances. What does digital asset management look like for those getting t
Over recent years, more than 26.4 million of us have turned to ‘buy now pay later’ (BNPL) services to help us pay for both essentials and treats by spreading payments over a number of months. Research from last Christmas shows that one in four of us used B
Headed by Victor Basta and Steve Bachmann, the boutique firm will focus on delivering high-value exits for US and European growth stage companiesVictor Basta, together with Steve Bachmann and Dorian Maillard, has launched a new investment bank, Artis Partners,
By Nicola McCoosh, founder and CEO of Yada Yada Finance In today’s competitive financial services landscape, many lenders and brokers struggle to meet their growth targets when relying solely on ad-hoc or siloed marketing activities. Whether it’s sporadic
By Lloyd Farrow, Sales & Marketing Director at LanguageLine Solutions UK As international markets become increasingly interconnected, financial institutions are extending their reach beyond domestic borders to access new markets and diversify their portfol
Business owners are being warned to keep their providers up to date or risk invalidating their insurance. Insurance comparison experts from Quotezone.co.uk have highlighted six ways businesses may have unknowingly invalidated their business insurance
Credit cards are a convenient way to manage finances, but how you use them can significantly affect your credit score. Sovereign Boss Financial Advisors, a leading financial advisory firm in the UK, outlines the types of purchases that could harm your credit s
New research reveals two in five (42%) SME finance brokers expect demand for loans above £100,000 to surge in the next year SMEs requesting large loans to realise growth targets –– a quarter (26%) of brokers say that firms are applying for loans over £10
By Serge Santos In the world of investing, few concepts are as misunderstood [or as costly] as risk. Investors have a tendency to confuse risk with uncertainty - a mistake that can lead to overconfidence, poor decisions and significant financial losses. ‘Ris
New data from the latest annual SAP Concur CFO Insights Survey* reveals the evolution of top priorities for finance leaders amid challenging economic conditions and geopolitical tensions – from AI to cybersecurity. The 2025 research highlights the oppor
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK employees say it is important that their employer offers a responsibly invested pension, new research from Scottish Widows reveals. Yet despite this demand for responsible investing, almost half (47%) don’t know whether the
Cash savings have risen £51bn year-to-date to reach £2.05 trillion* Cash savings are now worth 80% of UK National Debt But despite high interest rates, cash has returned less than a third of that returned by stocks and shares this year Savers have missed out
UK start-ups raised £2.2 billion in new venture capital funding in the third quarter of 2024, marking a significant decline from the £4.4 billion secured in the previous quarter, according to recent data from HSBC. In this increasingly competitive landscape,
In today's world of rising living costs, finding ways to save money on weekly shopping is more important than ever. Making small changes to the way you shop, and mastering the art of couponing, can lead to significant savings, sometimes hundreds of pounds over
Choosing the right fuel to power your property is an important decision, as it can affect how warm your home gets during the cold winter season and save you precious money on the gas bill at the end of the month. For those householders who live off the grid, o
Aaron Gibbs, Personal Finance Commentator at Charles Stanley The recent tariff-induced market sell off saw some of the biggest daily stock market falls since the Covid-19 market crash in 2020. The well-known S&P 500 index in the US fell around 20% from its
With unmatched geographical reach, finmid enables platforms to close financing gaps for SMEs across underserved European markets. finmid enables B2B platforms to offer financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Its modular financing infrastructu
In recent years, 80% to 90% of new cars and an increasing number of used vehicles have been bought with finance agreements. With car prices continuing to rise, the growing need for car financing has become more evident as consumers increasingly rely on various
By Matt Ryan We are used to seeing the word ‘millennial’ as a shorthand for young people, or even teenagers, often alongside shopworn cliches about avocado toast and phone addiction. However, as of 2024 millennials can be as old as 43 – some are grandpar
If you’re experiencing wanderlust, hopping on a plane or train to your favorite or new destinations is the best cure. Finances can get in the way of your dream vacation, so smart planning is critical. How can you get the most from your budget? Here are seven
Withdrawing funds from a retirement account can trigger a range of tax implications depending on the type of account and the timing of withdrawal. When advising clients on long-term planning, a solid understanding of these tax rules is critical to preserving w
New research shows that Gen Z would use financial support from parents to prioritise saving for their future and deposits for a mortgage over one-off purchases and travelling. Four in five (81%) Gen Z adults have had a conversation about what they might inheri
According to data from investment, life insurance and retirement specialist LV=, only 46% of non-retired UK adults with a pension say they understand the financial implications of how much tax-free cash they can take from pension savings. The findings have bee
While 91% of UK self assessment tax payers have heard of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, new data reveals a critical gap between awareness and readiness. Alarmingly, 21% of taxpayers with untaxed income over £50k don’t believe they’re affected by
Maximizing your tax deductions can reduce your taxable income, but if you’re not documenting them currently, you could set yourself up for an IRS audit. The agency isn’t just looking for errors — it actively scans for inconsistencies, missing receipts an
As the government seeks to crack down on tax avoidance and fraud, HMRC is preparing itself for a record number of investigations. In 2025, the new government’s changes to the tax system will gradually roll out, including measures to reduce what it calls the
By AJ Thompson, CCO at IT consultancy Northdoor plc Third-party IT consultants can supplement internal teams allowing for a comprehensive view of where vulnerabilities lie. Public sector organisations in the UK are facing an increasingly severe threat of advan
By IDS INDATA Experts suggest cyberattacks are evolving faster than you can keep up – Here’s how to protect your business. Ransomware is costing UK businesses thousands. Medium to large businesses face data breach losses of over £3.5 million, and Ra
Partnership enhances UK Connect’s offer to Britain’s biggest construction companies UK Connect CTO Joe Budnar-Hunt: “Cybersecurity integration is more important than ever before” BlueFort CTO Josh Neame: “Delighted to work with UK Connect’s suite o
ALSO urges UK businesses to employ robust cybersecurity measures against ongoing, AI-boosted ransomware attempts. With a shift towards malware-free attack techniques reported by CrowdStrike's 2025 Global Threat Report, to be one of the defining tre
87% of organisations across the globe report AI-driven cyberattacks in the last year. 95% report increase in multichannel attacks. In-house AI solutions are being manipulated by attackers. 87% of security professionals report that their organisation has encoun
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