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Why central banks are getting into the crypto game
Central banks are getting into the digital currency game. For the crypto sector — and monetary systems more...
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Activist shareholders reach a ‘watershed moment’ in their ESG fight
After small investment firms managed to topple the might of oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron at their recent...
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Talking tough: banks boost security with voice ID
Voice ID systems save banks and other institutions millions every year, but is it a reliable identity marker...
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What drives the value of crypto?
Everyone is talking about cryptocurrencies. But for those of us on the outside, their value is still something...
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Mastercard cyber chief on using AI in the fight against fraud
Ajay Bhalla, Mastercard’s president of cyber and intelligence solutions, thinks innovations like AI can tackle cybercrime – and...
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Instant gratification: why D2C start-ups are getting snapped up
Big players in the FMCG sector want to get deeper into the thriving direct-to-consumer channel – and acquisition...
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Emerging markets: investors’ double-edged sword?
From the commodity-based prizes awaiting Brazil and Russia as the world reawakens, to India’s growth as a manufacturing...
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‘We want to build a robust advice industry that is fit for the future’
While financial advice can be expensive, PIMFA CEO Liz Field believes there are ways to broaden access In the...
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From shops to warehouses: is commercial real estate still worth investing in?
Many investors are exposed to the commercial property market, which was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but...
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Investing in China: understanding the risks and rewards
China represents a red-hot ticket for investors after weathering the coronavirus storm better than many economies, yet questions...
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How technology is helping to bring investing to the masses
The past 12 months have seen a massive surge in people investing for the first time with robo-advisers,...
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Bordeaux wines and Birkin bags: where the rich are putting their money
Collectible, and sometimes unexpected, items are becoming increasingly popular among wealthy individuals looking for new ways to invest...