Portugal in the limelight of companies looking to expand in the EU region
Companies are continuing to expand into Portugal and the country is reaping the economic benefits of the added exposure, Bernardo Trindade, President of the Executive Committee of Portugal IN explores.
Tenants to be protected from unfair letting fees under new law
Tenants will be protected from unfair letting fees with most seeing tenancy deposits capped at 5 weeks’ rent thanks to a new law which has now come into effect (1 June 2019).
Multi-factor authentication isn’t always the answer in FinTech
In this article, Brian Costello discusses the current state of Open Banking, explaining how multi-factor authentication may not be the right answer in FinTech.
The impact of FinTech trends on different industries
In this article, Sergey Lypchenko discusses some essential elements that you should know in order to understand the complex impact of FinTech trends.
Intelligent technology can transform corporate banking
In this article, Roland Bloesch discusses his perspective on how intelligent technologies like AI, IoT, and Bots can transform corporate banking whilst the world of finance is quickly digitalising.
3 tips for staying relevant in the world of digital banking
Here, Ramesh Ramani shares his perspective from the world of digital banking, focusing on how to survive in the new financial landscape.
New tools allow pension schemes to deliver greater value for savers
New tools helping pension schemes deliver greater value for money for millions of savers have been launched by the Cost Transparency Initiative.
New poverty statistics to help government target support
New poverty statistics developed and published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will help target support more effectively.
Only 0.25% of data breach cases fined under GDPR
Digi.me has revealed that only a minuscule percentage of data breach cases closed by the data protection regulator under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have resulted in monetary penalties.
Are you financially prepared for your retirement aspirations?
A UK survey produced by Equity Release Supermarket has revealed that there is a clear disconnect between many people’s retirement aspirations and their current financial provision.
GP numbers fall as pension complexities add to looming NHS staff crisis
New research carried out by the Nuffield Trust highlights the growing staff crisis in the NHS with the first sustained fall in GP numbers in half a century.
Millions raised by HMRC taskforce tackling fraudulent dog breeders
More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling fraudulent dog breeders selling puppies on the black market.
Banks must utilise innovation to compete in a digital world
Caroline Hermon, Head of Adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at SAS highlights the challenges established banks are facing in an increasingly competitive, digital world and the need to utilise innovation.
Agile Business Consortium opens ACCA Singapore Annual Conference
John Williams, Agile Business Consortium CEO, will open the ACCA Singapore Annual Conference at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, May 14th, with ‘The Case for Business Agility’.
Gender pay gap: How to improve your organisation’s equality
Rachel Mapleston, payroll legislation expert at MHR explores what can be learned from this year’s gender pay gap reports and outlines three areas to consider to improve your organisation’s equality.
61% of Brits fear high street will disappear for good
In light of today’s announcement by Debenhams naming 22 stores which are to close as part of its survival plan, research reveals 61% of Brits are worried that the high street will disappear completely over the next ten years.
UK blocks merger: Sainsbury’s and Asda would dominate market
The UK has blocked the Sainsbury's-Asda merger after investigation reveals that prices would increase, unfair trading methods could be used, and store closures would severely impact Northern Ireland.
The importance of talking about debt
Our finances are a topic that we veer away from in conversations with friends and family. This is particularly true when it comes to talking about debt – a subject still very much considered a taboo.
Over three-fifths of UK adults are in debt
KnowYourMoney.co.uk has commissioned a survey among more than 2,000 UK adults to uncover people’s attitudes towards being in debt and how they are managing it.
Time for cyber insurance to grow up: Protect customer data
The U.S. and Europe have very different approaches when it comes to motivating organisations to protect customer data: Which approach is better?