Finance & Economy

If you're thinking about financing your business, it's important to know the different financing options available. There are many financing options for startups and...

Having a good business model is essential for any startup. But to make it work, you have to maintain a certain reverence for cash....

Buying a business has always been intimidating. The experience feels very permanent and tangible, and in some ways is more intimidating than setting up...

Trying to manage your business accounts can be overwhelming and time consuming. What if there is someone who could help you do the job...

The world is becoming increasingly aware of the risks involved in using banks and credit cards to make online payments. Consumers are now demanding...

How satisfied are you with the current direction of your financial career? Are you happy with the position that you have achieved or might...

Speak to any economist and they’ll tell you that inflation is a hot topic right now. Due to inflation, prices of consumer goods are...

Despite the COVID19 pandemic, Asia enjoyed a 4% growth in foreign investment in 2020. So, if you’re considering investing in a foreign country, this is...

A company's survival depends on maintaining a positive cash flow. Businesses that experience cash flow problems may find themselves unable to pay their employees...

European tech-based startups are garnering a lot of attention from investors on the back of their innovative solutions and revolutionary ideas, catering to several...

2020 was a challenging year for every country around the world. The Coronavirus pandemic saw many significant markets and economies come to a shuddering...

Interview with Mr. Eugene Danilkis, CEO of SaaS cloud banking platform Mambu Digitalisation and the cloud have transformed the way in which financial services are offered....

Lease accounting tasks require accuracy. Make one mistake and you risk becoming non-compliant to rigid accounting standards which leads to hefty penalties among other...

Sometimes a company looks successful: every month it opens a new branch, hires a second thousand employees, and never leaves the front page of...

Consumer Price Index is an index that measures the monthly/quarterly dynamics of prices for consumer goods and services. Prices are recorded in stores or...

By Yeelen Knegtering Business process automation (BPA) is on the rise. According to a McKinsey Global Survey in 2020, two-thirds of the respondents said that...

By Paddy Vishani The banking sector has undergone significant changes in recent years. The ways that products and services are delivered, along with what...

Global trading markets have been seeing a large increase in market participants throughout the years and a great deal of that has to do...

Many trading platforms out there can be misleadingly legit. The wording they use on their websites can be confusing. Choosing an online broker like...

1. Be Mindful of the Budget Developing a yearly budget for your business is a key step that allows for the effective management of finances...

Forex regulation in Europe is governed by MiFID II principles, which implies that a uniform set of laws and regulations apply equally to all...

Have you heard of key person insurance? This is a type of policy that covers a business in the event of an important part...

Ah, the glorious early days of starting your own business.  The excitement of getting customers who not only want your product, but are actually...

In recent years, fintech products have become ubiquitous. They improve our lives by making financial services accessible at a tap. Consumers can apply for...

Thinking of expanding your business in Europe? Establish your own profitable LLC in Cyprus and consolidate your financial future. Europe has always been a thriving...

The Chief Investment Officer manages a business’s investments and is one of the highest-level executives in the company. From producing short-term plans to making...

Everywhere in the world right now is under a lot of pressure because of the pandemic. As the result  of Covid-19, many businesses are...

The European mortgage market has become more complex in recent years with the introduction of new and different types of mortgages.  While there are plenty...

By Swamini Kulkarni In today’s fast-paced live smartphones applications are the holy grail. From monitoring the stock market to learning how to play guitar, there...

By Aaron van Klyton and Juan Fernando Tavera-Mesías Mobile banking and digital payments (“m-payments”) were already core features of government development policies aimed at beefing...

As the world of business continues to change, pressures from investors continue to influence industry trends. As a result of increased fees and lower...

A necessary prerequisite for running a successful business is excellent money management. Without it, money may be squandered on, for example, too much inventory...

The primary objective of every business is to increase its sales to earn the maximum revenue. Profit is the most fundamental driving force for...

Cash flow forecasting is a prediction of the cash inflows and outflows of a business. A company can make forecasts for the immediate future,...

By Chan Kung and Wei Hongxu While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy, the European economy showed a relatively strong recovery in the...

There is a significant use of checks and cash by many businesses, and even customers are becoming less interested in them. On the other...

By Prashant Pujara The cryptocurrency market includes hundreds of different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Dogecoin. Investing in cryptocurrencies can be daunting if you...

Startups face a lot of challenges. One of the most important challenges, at least in terms of being successful, is securing enough funding to...

There is a good chance that you may have seen some signs that show you where to make a payment in a store. You...

There are many reasons why you may need to hire someone that doesn’t live in the same country as you. Technology has made remote...

The process of digitizing banking solutions in any financial organization is not a walk in the park. There is a need to integrate advanced...

Are you struggling to keep your organisation afloat? If so, you’re not alone!  Turning an excellent idea into a lucrative business venture can be challenging...

Economies and markets throughout the world are ever-changing, and business owners must be prepared to face unforeseen circumstances that impact their companies in unexpected...

Fintech is one of the most prominent growing sectors in Spain’s economy. As the field continues to thrive and grow, Spain’s hundreds of fintech...

There was a time when everyone's idea of payment was giving a twenty-dollar bill to a cashier, but it's no longer the case. In...

Before setting up any business, the entrepreneur already has a clear picture of how to plan for the business effectively. We all set up...

Tax audits are a business’ and employer’s worst nightmare. While these investigations are not that common and are surely unusual, it’s best to prepare...

A portmanteau of the terms ‘finance’ and ‘technology’, FinTech has been empowering businesses and people across the globe for the last few years. The...

By Gary McGaghey How CFOs can transition from privately owned and listed companies to private equity companies – and flourish. Many CFOs who’ve transformed the financial...

If the last 18 months have taught us anything is the business world, the main lesson to come away with would be to expect...