Confidence and Competition Sees Investors Shift Strategy

In an Australian retail property first, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will invest $200 million into QICGRE’s flagship Shopping Centre Fund (QSCF) to undertake improvements in energy performance across the QSCF shopping centre portfolio.

In an inspiring and insightful interview with Tech Billionaire Andy Khawaja, he proclaims the wonders of his company Allied Wallet, and their astounding and secure “Next Gen Payment Gateway.” As Allied Wallet has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, we take this opportune moment by speaking to Khawaja who reflects on the success of the company, and how he would like to inspire others to believe in themselves so they will get everything they want in life.

Scotch whisky is a symbol of British craftsmanship and tradition, of durability and reliability. And though it hasn’t been around for ever, it has been recognised throughout history. Its documented story begins in 1494, and tax records of the day show that a friar acquired eight bolls – about 2,500lbs – of malted barley, “wherewith to make aqua vitae”.

First, it was the traditional bricks and mortar high street bank to fall out of favour with customers, then physical cash itself – now, time could be up for physical bank cards as well. The way we bank and engage with finance is becoming increasingly mobile-centric – especially on a day-to-day basis.

New research from Prudential has highlighted how attitudes to retirement are changing, with nearly one in four (23 per cent) people planning to retire this year saying they don’t feel ready to stop working altogether.

The end of 2022 is almost upon us, and for businesses, this means laying the groundwork to ensure that the upcoming year is a successful one. It goes without saying that the past few years have been turbulent for businesses, from COVID-19 to the economic crisis, 2023 seems like a fresh new beginning for most businesses.

Many business owners have clear reasons for founding their firm – be it to launch a product or service that overcomes a fundamental problem, or to leave their own legacy or mark on the world. Whatever the reason might be, financial reward remains a key driver for success in most cases.

Man Group Plc, one of the world’s largest independent alternative investment managers, has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Numeric Holdings LLC.

Despite a fourth consecutive monthly fall in new property coming onto the market in April, 26% more chartered surveyors reported increased agreed sales, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey.

Trading is not something you can engage with on blind optimism alone. To succeed, you require a specific frame of mind.