Alternative Investment Awards - Winners List (2016)

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Why Transparent Investing Really Matters

By Simon Camilleri, CEO at Saxo UK As competition intensifies in pricing, financial institutions and investment platforms must prioritise complete transparency to provide investors with a clear understanding of costs, enabling them to make well-informed decisi

Simple Hacks to Manage Your Insurance Payments

When it comes to the insurance payments leaving your account, things can get out of hand fast. Having multiple policies in place, like homeowners or renters insurance, pet insurance, life insurance, and auto insurance, can make keeping track of your payments a

How to Manage Real Estate Business Finances Effectively

In a difficult real estate situation, sound financial management is the cornerstone of sustainable growth and prosperity. Regardless of your role, whether you are an experienced agent or a real estate manager, mastery of the art of fiscal prudence is indispens

Future-Proofing Your Business: Strategic Vulnerability Management

The Role of Vulnerability Testing and Assessment In the relentless battle against cyber threats, the rise of cyber threats presents an ever-growing challenge for individuals and organisations. From small businesses to large corporations, no entity is immune to

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Protect Your Cryptocurrency With These Five Expert Tips

In 2023, it is estimated around €2.3 billion was lost by investors to scams, rug pulls, and hacks. Although the technology is becoming more secure and stable, and many users are more aware of the tricks used to steal assets, there are still ways for thieves

Maximizing Your Savings in Challenging Times: Mindful Financial Strategies

Image: pexelsAre your savings working as hard for you as you do for them? In an era where economic certainty feels like a relic, fortifying your finances demands more than just stashing cash away. It's about strategic moves and a resilient mindset.Consider thi

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What are Cryptocurrencies and How are they Taxed?

By Ledgible CEO Kelly Canty 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 crypto

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What Is Tokenization And How Is It Impacting Trading Technologies?

By Rafael S.Lajeunesse, co-founder and CEO of ReachX In the ever-evolving world of trading technologies, one term has risen to prominence, leaving an indelible mark on the financial landscape: tokenization. This groundbreaking concept, weaving its influence ac

What’s Next for Cross-Border Payments?

International payments power the global economy, but for many businesses cross-border transactions are still in need of modernisation. Laurent Descout, Founder and CEO of Neo, looks at the progress that has been made so far and the solutions that can drive pay

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Banks Can Tackle Financial Fraud By Using New Homomorphic Encryption Technology

Financial institutions must turn to new AI, encryption, and web3 storage technologies to keep customer data safe, argues OmniIndex CEO, Simon Bain Criminals successfully stole over half a billion pounds over a period of just six months in 2023 through fraud,

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Forecasts, Automation and Risk Management: Machine Learning’s Impact on the Financial Sector

By Ronald Binkofski, CEO at STX Next Armed with the capabilities of machine learning (ML), financial institutions and finance executives have long been turning unstructured information into insights that promote better decision-making and help them understand

Tradu: The New Trading Platform for the Active Investor

An all-new, intuitive trading offering is now live. Tradu is the innovative platform that gives traders and investors enhanced access to the essential tools and assets that establish and grow a trading portfolio. Execution times of 18 milliseconds mean that th

Debt Awareness Week: Top Tips For Helping Employees Manage Their Finances

By Arlyne Chinyanganya, Chief Financial Wellness Coach and Founder of Roots to Froots Next week is Debt Awareness Week (18 - 24 March). While debt is often portrayed in a negative light and seeking help can be daunting, it is essential to understand that debt

Investment Bank Predicts 2024’s Most Influential Climate Tech Trends

Clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and alternative proteins will all attract significant investment over the next year, says Marion Jeng, Associate at DAI Magister 2023 proved a challenging 12 months for the climate vertical, with private equity and grant

The Top New Year’s Resolution: Avoid These Financial Pitfalls

After more than two and a half years of struggling with high inflation, financial analysts are urging Americans to make building a solid nest egg of savings their top New Year’s resolution. The prolonged period of high inflation has created severe financial

The Banking of Things: A Hidden Gem for FinTech

The BoT brings together data and relationships to offer more personalised service at key customer milestones, but this comes with potential risk.As the payments market continues to digitise, consumers are demanding streamlined real-time interactions with banks

Applying For Personal Loans

By RICHARD CONARD When it comes to financing personal expenses, personal loans can be a viable option. Jackson and Marlboro are two cities that offer personal loans, and in this article, we will explore the process of applying for a personal loan in these loca

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Where to Invest: Top 3 Investments to Protect Yourself Against Inflation

As we’re preparing to deal with an 11.1% inflation as of October 2022, people are looking for ways to secure their money and capitalise on their assets. Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and stocks have become popular forms of investment in recent years, but they might

Why Transparent Investing Really Matters

How to Manage Real Estate Business Finances Effectively

Finance Experts Answer Commonly Asked Questions About Personal Finance

Handling finances can be complicated, and it’s something that most people have difficulty with at some point in their lives. In fact, many people find themselves with more questions than solutions on how to manage their money and achieve financial stability.

Exploring the Different Ways to Invest in Physical Gold

In light of the recent surge in gold prices, many investors are turning their attention to the tangible allure of physical gold as a cornerstone of their investment portfolios. This article delves into the multifaceted world of gold investment, offering insigh

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How Is Embedded Finance Enabling A Revolution In Wealth Management

Philipp Buschmann, co-founder and CEO AAZZUR The Rise of Embedded Finance Embedded finance may seem like a complex or new concept, but actually, we have been using it for over a decade. It’s become integrated into our daily lives, from banking apps to Apple

How Public Pensions Work: Are They Really Better Than Private?

Concerns over pay within the NHS continue to grow with this past January marking the longest strike period in NHS history: a stretch of six consecutive days. The British Medical Association (BMA) are calling for a 35% pay rise for doctors, with NHS workers adm

Almost a Third of UK Business Owners to Sell Up to Fund Retirement

Almost one third (30%) of UK business owners plan to sell their businesses to help fund their retirement, according to new research. Business owners across the country have been fighting rising costs from energy bills to higher living wages and it seems

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8 Ways to Secure Funding for Your New Venture

Although conditions are challenging for new business ventures this year with factors such as the pandemic and cost of living crisis playing a part, all hope is not lost…In total, there were 5.47 million small businesses in the UK during 2022 this accounted f

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Why Non-Traditional Methods of Funding are More Popular Than Ever

Growing a business in the current economic climate is a challenge. With rising costs slashing profit margins and prohibiting growth, external investment has become almost a necessity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand. Even established bus

Outstanding Debt? Don’t Get Caught Short

James Stephenson, commercial litigation legal director at Napthens solicitors, talks through the legal options your business can take when seeking payment for outstanding debts.With the new tax year having just commenced, it’s a good time to review outstandi

Go Green: Why Green Loans Are More Common Than Ever

In today’s business climate, there’s no denying the importance of sustainable operating practices. Operating sustainably has plenty of tangible benefits for businesses – aside from a clean conscience of course. Increased profitability and desirability as

Globant’s Be Kind Tech Fund Invests in Web3-Based Platform Polemix to Facilitate Discussion on Hot-Button Issues

The Be Kind Tech Fund's investment will support Polemix in its goal to build and scale the first Web3-based platform facilitating discussion of important causesThe Be Kind Tech Fund also announced that Spanish venture capital firm Seaya and London-based entre

Is Gold ‘War Proof’? Exploration of the Stability of Gold

Gold – An Outstanding Reputation. In these times of uncertainties with the growing number of geopolitical tensions, worldwide conflicts as well as other variables influencing the global markets, investors are turning to assets that provide a stability and re

Top Three Things Advisers Should Know About a Knowledge Intensive (KI) EIS

By Francesca Rayneau, Director at Calculus Enterprise Investment Schemes (EISs) are a powerful way for clients, who are comfortable with the risks, to target high growth investments. For a company to qualify for EIS funding it must be early stage and not liste

Market Outlook – Illiquid Assets: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters?

Institutional investors have been increasing allocations to illiquid assets and Downing’s research suggests the trend is set to continue. In this market outlook, Kostas Manolis, Partner and Head of Private Market Investments, explains why the current economi

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Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Completes Management Buyout

Durham-based company Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd is excited to announce the completion of a management buyout (MBO) to take back control of the business. The investment is backed by a consortium of UK-based funders, the company’s original founding direc

The End of the Road: Saxo Bank’s 2024 Outrageous Predictions

Saxo Bank, the leader in online trading and investment, today announced its annual Outrageous Predictions for 2024. The predictions focus on a series of unlikely but underappreciated events which, if they were to occur, would send shockwaves across the financi

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Commercial Property: Your 2024 Investment?

Looking for a new avenue to invest in for 2024? Most people looking to invest in property are immediately drawn to residential projects – those looking to invest are typically homeowners and want to stick to what they know. However, investing in commercial p

Simple Hacks to Manage Your Insurance Payments

Protect Your Cryptocurrency With These Five Expert Tips

How Public Pensions Work: Are They Really Better Than Private?

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Unlocking Financial Success: Most Lucrative Part-Time Student Jobs

Amidst the cost-of-living crisis, higher education students are increasingly seeking ways to support their exciting university life with additional income. According to the National Student Money Survey, the average student living cost was over £900 per month

Spare Change: Is the Consumer Running Out of Savings?

The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.1% in November from 4.2% in August and 5.3% in May. Beyond the monthly data, personal savings have garnered substantial interest from global investors. Many are concerned that once savings run out, U.S. consumers will w

Expert Shares Top Tips for Saving On Your Home Insurance Costs This Year

With the rising cost of living in the UK, many consumers are keeping regular tabs on their spending and looking for ways to cut costs when taking care of and maintaining their homes. With this in mind, Chris Lear, Managing Director of insurance broker One Sur

Expert Reveals Five Things You Can Do Before The End Of This Tax Year To Benefit You In The Future

The UK tax year, often referred to as the financial year, starts on the 6th April and ends on the 5th April the following year. The end of the tax year is an important deadline for all taxpayers, marking the cutoff for various tax-related relief, payments, and

How to Gain Income Tax Relief This Year While Also Backing Britain

By Madeleine Ingram, Director, Calculus Capital Investors navigating the complex landscape of wealth management often seek avenues that not only offer lucrative returns but also come with attractive tax benefits. Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and Enterprise In

Are UK Accountants Ready For the Upcoming Changes to R&D Tax Relief Only Two Weeks Away?

From April 2024, the existing R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and SME schemes will be merged into one R&D tax relief incentive From April 2024, changes to R&D tax relief announced in the 2023 Budget mean that the existing R&D Expenditure Credit (

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Tax Changes: Expert Explains the IR35 Updates Coming in April and Who They Impact

Significant changes are on the horizon for IR35, set to take effect on April 6th. This new policy, known as ‘IR35 offset’, aims to prevent double taxation by empowering HMRC to offset tax and NI contributions already paid by contractors, fostering fairer s

Tackling Your Tax Planning With EIS and Knowledge Intensive Funds

By Madeleine Ingram, Director at Calculus As another tax year draws to a close, investors may be wondering how they can make their investments work harder for them. When it comes to tax planning, pensions and ISAs are key, but what’s next? One route worth ex

A Tax Expert’s Wish List for the Autumn Statement

While there have been hints of tax cuts, many are still predicting the Autumn Statement to be quite a bland affair as the Government readies itself for a General Election next year, perhaps with more promises for the future than actual action. However, there

Future-Proofing Your Business: Strategic Vulnerability Management

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Why Legacy and Third-Party SaaS Platform Access Should Be A Greater Cybersecurity Concern For Enterprise

Cybersecurity has become an issue of paramount importance for businesses. But while most enterprise-level organisations are already in control of the primary cybersecurity threats – phishing, malware, ransomware, inside threats, password protection, training

Unmasking the Cybersecurity Calendar 2024: When are you Most Vulnerable?

Fighting cybercrime is one of the biggest year-round challenges for UK businesses in the ever-changing digital landscape. Startling figures from the Government’s Cyber security breaches survey 2023 reveal a staggering 2.39 million cyberattacks and 49,000 ins

Why Are Organisations Still Using Outdated Windows Operating Systems?

Organisations all over the world have been leveraging the power of Windows operating systems ever since the first version – Windows 1.0 – was rolled out in 1985. Yet despite the regular release of newer and more secure versions, many organisations continue

Banks Can Tackle Financial Fraud By Using New Homomorphic Encryption Technology

Your Business Has Been a Victim of a Cyber-Attack, Now What?

Research carried out by cybersecurity experts ramsac indicates that human error is responsible for at least 90% of cybersecurity breaches, meaning businesses must do more to protect themselves against cybercrime. Unfortunately, around 20% of businesses still d

Our Previous Winners: Alternative Investment Awards (2016)

Now in its sixth year, the 2019 Alternative Investment Awards returns to cast a light on the individuals, firms and departments from across all sectors which have played a part in shaping this dynamic and inimitable industry. Historically considered an undervalued industry, the alternative investment has grown over the past few years. Behind this prominent growth and success, are the leading lights whose innovation, dedication and inventive ways has delivered some award-worthy results. Your firm’s dedication to client services, innovation and success will be the focus of the judging panel. From multinational companies to individual investors, these awards seek all who contribute to the industry, from investing in hedge funds, peer-to-peer loans, collectable items, fine art and wines through to property and precious metals and on to those whose hard work and professionalism is allowing for the development and evolution of the financial landscape. If you believe you, or someone you know, would be a suitable nomination to receive an award on the 2019 Alternative Investment Award programme, follow the links below the cast your nomination and enter for the chance to not only win an award but also showcase your success with us.