The Gamestop saga continues:
Stock up another 80%
Market Cap now $10bn
Melvin Capital thought to have ended short position.
More shorted shares including AMC, Bed, Bath & Beyond now seeing huge rises.
This is shaping up to be the most stunning short squeeze in history.
Climate Change: We Don’t Have Time
Ingmar Rentzhog is a Swedish entrepreneur and CEO of
@WeDontHaveTime0
a tech start-up aiming to become the world’s largest social media platform for the climate crisis speaks exclusively to us.
Read more:
#EarthDay2020
Here Ramesh Ramani, at
@Cognizant
, argues that for banks to remain relevant in a context of regulatory pressure and intense competition, during an era when experience is overtaking trust as a key differentiation, they have 3 options.
Happy International Women's Day
A day to celebrate and recognise all those working, leading, and contributing to the Finance sector. Every day sees more women inspiring the generations below to follow in their financial footsteps.
#IWD2021
#internationalwomensday
Giving the finger to fraud.
Below Dave Orme, SVP,
@IDEXASA
, discusses the challenging landscape of payments and fraud, the fight against scammers and the obstacles the future will find in a cashless society.
Putting customers first & protecting their assets: Equiom.
Here, Richard Tribe, Head of
@equiomgroup
and Laura Brown, Senior Manager, Equiom Jersey discuss what’s involved in offering a premium service to clients.
How are banks expected to keep customers secure and happy now?
Andrius Sutas, CEO of
@AimBrainHQ
looks at the limitations of secrets-based authentication and the three simple steps that banks can take to enhance security and facilitate innovation.
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa – Where tradition meets modernity.
Read our review of
@YeOldeBell
, a traditionally English hotel located on the borders of North Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, all with AA Rosette cuisine and a super luxury spa.
What Does Brexit Mean For The Future Of SEPA Payments?
Dima Kats, CEO of global payments company
@ClearJunction
, discusses some of the unforeseen complications of Brexit and the possible solutions:
What is the solution to crypto custody for institutional investors?
While a range of approaches are currently being used, everyone wants a better solution. Below David Wills, Co-Founder and COO of
@Caspian_Tech
, reveals more.
Read the article here:
Climate change: We don’t have time.
Ingmar Rentzhog, founder of
@WeDontHaveTime0
, talks to us about his accomplishments and his mission to raise awareness of and combat the ways in which we contribute to climate change before we run out of time.
As an investor, have you looked towards VCTs?
Bill Nixon, Managing Partner at
@Maven_CP
, delves into the growth of VCTs and why they appeal to investors.
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How effective is US anti-money laundering regulation?
We speak with Alma Angotti, Managing Director of
@Navigant
Global Investigations & Compliance practice, who discusses anti-money laundering regulation in the US.
5 steps to protect your business against rising interest rates.
Below Steve Noble, COO at
@UltimateFinance
, provides some excellent insight into protecting against rate changes from hereon.
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivers his
#UK
#Autumn
#Budget
today. Will diesel tax rise? What impact will
#Brexit
have?
We asked the experts for their predictions, hopes and fears in this weeks
#YourThoughts
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Many stories have circulated of people making millions from investing in Bitcoin.
But is it too late to invest? Has the boat already sailed, so to speak?
Nicholas Gregory, founder of
@commerceblock
discusses.
5 key considerations for
#GDPR
in finance.
Experts at UK based
@TSGltd
explain for us what the key considerations are when it comes to the finance sector.
Read the article here:
The top payment tech predictions for the year ahead.
Below Finance Monthly hears from Ronnie D’Arienzo, Chief Sales Officer at
@PPRO_Group
, on his top tech predictions in payments for 2019.
Is it time for banks to throw in the towel?
Throwing in the towel isn’t done lightly. It requires a complete and utter admission that you can’t win. But can this be a good thing?
David Murphy at
@PublicisSapient
explains.
Regulations are yet to be put upon crypto-currency, but can we get an idea of what they will be like by looking into the past of forex?
Kevin Murcko, CEO of
@FXPIG
and
@CoinMetro
explains.
How digital gold can provide cheaper prices for all.
Gold is known as a store of value to help investors weather turbulent financial markets. Below, Shaun Djie, COO of
@DigixGlobal
, explains why digital gold is a forward moving solution for everyone.
Finance Monthly Magazine August 2021 Edition is Now Live!
Featuring the latest news, opinion and analysis for the finance sector:
Is Sustainable Investing the Future?
Is Cryptocurrency Fools Gold?
Available now to read free:
Banking on your IT – How financial institutions can minimise the risk of IT outages.
Chris Adams from
@parkplacetech
offers his tips on how financial service organisations can minimise the risk of a system outage.
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Anti-Greenwashing, COVID-19 And Brexit: The Current State Of The Fund Sector In Guernsey
Read our exclusive interview with Richard Bray from
@Aspida_Group
Group about the impact greenwashing has on the fund management industry:
Leaked Documents Allege Widespread Money Laundering At Major Banks inlcuding HSBC and JP Morgan
Thousands of documents obtained by journalists point to dirty money being funnelled through several world banks.
Read more:
#FinCEN
The new edition of Finance Monthly is now live.
In this months edition we take a look at the
#MeToo
movement in the financial sector and explore the industry culture, as well as a piece with Angela Mazza Teufer on the future of the finance function.
The September 2019 edition of Finance Monthly is out now.
This month we look at the 5 Biggest Threats to the Global Economy Right Now.
We also have 5 tips to get your dream finance job and examine how Challenger banks need a different approach
Here’s how the ICO train damaged
#blockchain
.
Below, Finance Monthly kicks off this week with Rob Brockington from
@getpipster
on the ICO ‘train’ damaging the reputation of blockchain, one of industry 4.0s biggest innovations.
Lovely morning here in the magazine office supporting
#mentalhealthawareness
with Cakes and chat to raise money for
@MindCharity
to support the great work they do.
With over a £100 raised we're thinking of making this a monthly occurrence!
Ida Liu -
@Citi
Private Bank North America: Breaking Down Gender Barriers In Finance
Read our exclusive interview with Ida Liu on her stellar career in finance and fashion and her insights into achieving gender equality in finance:
#womeninfinance
#citi
ESG Risk: Why Do We Need A Risk Metric Based On Environmental, Social And Governance Factors?
We discuss ESG risk, with Paolo Capelli, Head of Risk Management at
@EticaSgr
- an asset management company offering socially responsible investment funds
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Getting to grips with the new senior managers & certification regime.
We hear from Alexander Edwards, a Senior Associate at
@RoslingKing
, who discusses the details of the new regime and explains what action management should take moving forward.
What it’s like to be the youngest woman equity trader in the NYSE.
Lauren Simmons, an equity trader for Rosenblatt Securities, is the youngest woman to be a full-time broker in the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about her here:
How technology can strengthen banks in the fight against money laundering.
We hear from Zac Cohen, General Manager at
@trulioo
, who discusses the steps banks and other financial institutions can take to strengthen their fight against money laundering.
Who will suffer the most from
#GDPR
?
We speak to Narrinder Taggar, Partner and defendant personal injury insurance litigation specialist at
@SHMALaw
, who discusses why the insurance sector may be in trouble.
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The top 7 security predictions for 2019.
Jumping straight into the top predictions for the security industry in 2019, below Reuven Harrison, CTO at
@TufinTech
, provides his thoughts on hacking, cybersecurity, and new technologies this year.
Shaping the future of money.
FinTech innovators from around the world gathered at a
@VoxproGroup
event to discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency industry, regulatory and operational challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
US vs China: trade, tirade and talk.
Kasim Zafar, Portfolio Manager at
@eqinvestors
, talks on the current state of play by President Donald Trump.
Read the article here:
PWC bill £20.4 million for 8 weeks work
Accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers have charged more than £20m for their first eight weeks as liquidators of the Carillion collapse. PwC have said they need to charge £1.4 million per week.
This month had the privilege to connect with Harriet Rees, Head of Data Science at
@StarlingBank
, to hear about her role within the challenger bank, her experiences as a woman in finance and FinTech, and the gender imbalance in the FinTech industry.
Farida Gibbs, CEO of
@GibbsHybrid
talks about the pressure
#banks
are under to adopt new technologies into their businesses.
Discover more here:
#FinTech
Biden’s Lead On Open Banking Will Spur Competition And Innovation
2021 is a big year for open banking, thanks to a landmark announcement in the US this summer says
@ClearJunction
CEO Dima Kats.
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The global stock markets had an interesting month in February.
We spoke to Kasim Zafar, Portfolio Manager at
@eqinvestors
to remind us that a long-term view is important.
Imposter syndrome in finance: 5 tips on how to overcome it.
The imposter syndrome is the phenomenon of believing oneself to be undeserving of their achievements. So how can it be overcome?
The digital threat to finance organisations.
Financial organisations are expanding their online presence across web, mobile, and social channels at a pace that is unprecedented.
Fabian Libeau at
@RiskIQ
explains further.
#YourThoughts
:
#Tax
Avoidance &
#Offshore
Loopholes
As the
#ParadisePapers
reveal the tax set-ups of celebrities and companies all around the world, we asked the experts what they thought about the subject of Tax avoidance.
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Bans on assignment clauses abolished, what does this mean for financing?
Below Steve Noble, COO at
@UltimateFinance
, offers insight into the potential changes ahead and the way these will impact business and financing.
It's
#WorldMentalHealthDay
and so Dr Zain Sikafi, CEO and Co-Founder of
@mynurva
, looks into how employers [on our partner site] can support the well-being of their staff.
No one should suffer alone.
US Fed’s Policy Statement Drives Down Stocks
The announcement of continued low interest rates and a lack of fresh stimulus cast a shadow over global markets.
Full story:
With it being
#StressAwarenessDay
we go back to an article written by Richard Holmes, Director of Wellbeing at
@WestfieldHealth
, where he advises what actions you can take in your business to improve wellness and reduce stress.
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How safe are financial services apps really?
Aaron Lint, Chief Scientist and VP of Research at
@Arxan
, discusses with Finance Monthly, touching on the key elements of tech security and the use of financial applications across devices.