FCA Reveals New Retirement Income Market Data

Celebrating its tenth year, CapAsia is a private equity fund manager focussing on the provision of private capital to infrastructure opportunities in the emerging markets of Asia. We spoke to them to find out how they have succeeded over the past decade, and learned more about their niche investment area.

The euro suffered further losses against the US dollar yesterday hitting a fresh 11 and a half year low following a morning of mixed to slightly weaker than expected Eurozone services data and decent numbers from the US which attracted more buyers of dollars at the expense of the single currency.

Conventional mortgages may not suffice when it comes to purchasing expensive properties, which is where jumbo loans become relevant. They serve as an ideal choice for homebuyers who desire to acquire high-value estates that exceed conventional loan limits.

At the core of staying financially stable and secure are savings. But, recent numbers show a worrying situation regarding savings in the US. Almost half of Americans have under $500 in their savings, pointing out the significant difficulty many people encounter in establishing a financial cushion. Even though savings are vital, a lot of individuals […]

Finance teams have been one of the most heavily impacted internal teams over the past year as the COVID-19 pandemic turned the way we work on its head. During this time finance departments in all industries have experienced immense pressure, with their financial priorities rapidly changing; the need to tighten the purse strings and shifting operational challenges becoming the most common changes. While successful businesses have always placed a firm focus on ensuring their finances are in order, this has never been more of a focus than over the past year, while also being more of a challenge.

Like many industries, financial services have felt the effects of uncertainty surrounding if, how and when the UK will leave the EU. There remain questions around EU regulations and how Brexit will impact financial services businesses from a regulatory perspective too. Take data protection, which was brought to attention last year with the introduction of the EU’s GDPR, and is today a big challenge for the industry.

Research by Statista found that 45% of respondents felt comfortable taking out an insurance policy from a non-insurance company when making a large purchase.

Businesses are built on data and numbers. It’s what makes a company tick and what makes the world go round. But as it gets more and more difficult to attract and retain customers, companies need to recognise that the seemingly unimportant data that they hold could actually be incredibly valuable to their future development. It’s all about knowing how to use it.

Cryptocurrencies have taken over the world of consumer and professional finance over the last several years, but how do they actually work? It's probably best to think of cryptocurrencies as digital assets that are secured by cryptography.

With Brexit uncertainties causing loss of income for both companies and individuals, Wealth & Finance Magazine argues that not enough is being done to make the most out of investment opportunities. The UK’s uncertain ongoing membership of the EU means that investors needs to be making the most out of their money and assets to […]