How to Control Christmas Spending
People always spend more at Christmas and this year the cost of presents and parties is likely to skyrocket to make up for the dreary
Britcoin Pops Up As The UK’s Digital Destiny
Cryptocurrency exchange rates have hit a high as the Bank of England reveals plans are afoot to launch Britcoin the UK’s own official digital currency.
What Will Bitcoin Be Worth in 2030?
Cryptocurrencies and the oldest, most traded and most valuable of them all – Bitcoin – are making and breaking fortunes in the investment world. From
8.3% Fixed Coupon, Four-Year Innovation
You only need look at the trillion dollar companies to realise investing in big tech can generate massive rewards. Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet are
10% Guaranteed Structured Investment Note
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a dramatic fall in the price of energy stocks. In many cases the share prices have plunged by 50% or
Foreign Exchange Money Transfers For Expats
With bank transfer charges, currency fluctuations and a myriad of ways to manage expat finances, dealing with foreign exchange and money transfers across borders can
British Expats ‘Unbankable’ As Brexit Passports Set To End
British expats living in Europe are likely to join a mass of unbankables due to Brexit financial rules as the UK bows out of the
Currency Exchange For Expats Explained
The cost of changing pounds into foreign currency can make a big difference to expat spending power. Worst hit are expats on fixed incomes tied
Conviction Note 18%, deVere Group Review
The Conviction Note 18% from deVere Group gives expats the opportunity to make significant profits while cushioning the investment from risk. The aim is simple
Fintech Apps for Expats
Banks and finance houses design fintech apps for consumers, savers and investors living in one country but do not cater for expats making cross-border transactions.
Banks Must Repay Bail Out Favour To Taxpayers, Warns Minister
One in five small businesses could go to the wall if banks do not do more to help them, claim bosses and tax experts. Although
Getting Back Money From A Payment Fraud
British bank customers lost £207 million last year to scammers hoodwinking them to send cash to bogus accounts – a 40% rise on the year
Playing Your Cards Right Can Beat Bank IT Outages
Bank customers should open accounts with more than one provider to avoid going short of cash and account lockouts. In just 12 months, British banks
Overdraft Misery For Expats With UK Banking
British expats who still hold UK bank accounts are about to face a shock increase in charges when they go into the red. Thousands of
P2P Lending Surges By 20% In A Year
Peer-to-peer lending platforms seem to be veering away from pooling funds from consumers in favour of taking money from institutional investors. As the market matures,
£1bn Forex Rigging Claim Waiting For Court Green Light
Investors are mounting a legal challenge for compensation after foreign exchange traders at big banks were discovered fixing rates behind the scenes in online chat
Trillions Locked In Risky Funds Built On A Lies
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has warned that more investors wanting to withdraw their money may be held hostage by investment funds built on
Interest Rates Put On Hold In Brexit Chaos
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 0.75% for another month – which is not really surprising amid the chaos and
Fed Hikes US Interest Rates Again – With More To Follow
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again. The rate was hiked by 0.25% to 2% to 2.25% with the message that the markets
Bank Puts Off Another UK Interest Rate Rise
The Bank of England has put interest rates on hold after moving them up last month to the highest level since the financial crisis. After
