Finance

Making finance work for development: How UNDP helps emerging economies thrive

Thomas Beloe, Director of UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, explains how UNDP helps emerging economies thrive when it comes to making finance work for development.

deVere CEO: Personal finance should be taught as a standalone subject in schools

Personal finance should be included as a standalone subject in UK schools, affirms the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations

PIMFA comments on the UK’s future economic partnership with the European Union

PIMFA – the UK’s leading trade association for the personal investment management and financial advice sector - welcomes the Prime Minister’s clarification in her Mansion House speech on 2 March of key aspects of the Government’s aspirations for the post-Brexit UK/EU relationship

Bank of England push for regulation of cryptocurrencies will boost crypto market

The Bank of England governor’s comments on the regulation of cryptocurrencies can be expected to help fuel a sustainable recovery for the crypto market

Brits concerned about computer safety due to rise in unwarranted bitcoin mining

A new study has revealed that there is major concern amongst brits about unwarranted bitcoin mining on their personal computers

More than £100,000 of Students’ loans has been stolen by phishing scammers

Study reveals students have been targeted more than 500 times by phishing scammers in two academic years

Nearly a quarter of households have never switched energy provider

According to new research, Brits are missing the opportunity to save hundreds of pounds by switching their energy provider

Northern Ireland property developer accepts bitcoin as payment method

Bitcoin is to be accepted as a payment method by a Northern Ireland property developer amid significant growth

deVere adds new cryptocurrencies to app as market remains highly volatile

deVere, one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations has today added two new cryptocurrencies to its trading app

Blockchain booking system could cut hotel prices

Concierge.io claims its blockchain booking system would eradicate commission fees for vendors, while also allowing them to interact directly with customers

FinTech startup connects ten major blockchains to developing world banks

AirTM, which enables individuals and businesses to complete financial transactions, has announced that it is expanding its reach to include ten major blockchains including bitcoin

Homes England supports first custom build project in Shropshire

Home England has completed a deal to provide development finance to SME developed Czero Developments

deVere CEO: Cryptocurrency regulation is necessary and must be welcomed

According to deVere Group CEO, Cryptocurrency regulation is necessary, on its way, and the vital work being done by many international financial watchdogs and lawmakers must be supported

How blockchain could transform the cannabis industry

Rising blockchain technology could be a game changer for legal marijuana, according to small-cap cannabis stock Emerald Health Therapeutics

UK financial service firms falling behind global rivals

Changes in UK policy and legislation could be negatively impacting the financial service industry’s ability to build a globally competitive digital customer experience

‘Universal Basic Opportunity Fund’ could pave way for full basic income

A new Universal Basic Opportunity Fund could anchor workers for the challenges of the 2020s amid widespread economic insecurity, a new paper says

Bitcoin causes clash between divorcing couples

Divorcing couples have been advised to disclose all assets amid fears that some may use digital currencies such as Bitcoin to hide their money

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