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This category is Finance & Economy, exploring global financial trends, economic policies, and investment strategies. It features expert insights on corporate finance, market dynamics, and key economic factors shaping business and industry growth worldwide.

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Can Sovereign Wealth Funds be the Answer to US Economic Strength? 

By Deanne Butchey and Jerry Haar In February of this year, President Trump called for the creation of a national Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) with...
Investment-Manager

Balancing Risk and Return: The Art of an Investment Manager

In financial management, investment managers emerge as pivotal figures for optimizing portfolios to achieve the delicate equilibrium between risk and return. This article delves deep...
Penny Stocks

Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Penny Stocks

While penny stock trading is a great way for investors with small or limited capital to take advantage of the associated volatility of small...
Good or Harm to the UK Economy

Will Brexit Reversal Bring More Good or Harm to the UK Economy?

Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), has been one of the most significant political and economic events...
M&A

M&A Risk And Why To Insure It

When we read economic or business news we usually find information related to the acquisition or merger of companies. This is common since mergers...
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How to Quickly Spot Errors in Your Company’s Finances

No matter the size of your business, financial errors can cost you time, money, and credibility. From duplicate payments and missing invoices to data...
Oxford AI Spinout Wins FT PWM Award 2026

Oxford AI Spinout Recognised at FT PWM Awards 2026

A OXvalue.AI, a spinout from the University of Oxford focused on AI-driven valuation and alternative investment intelligence, has been “Highly Commended” at the Financial...
United Arab Emirates

Why You Should Set Up Your Business in the UAE: Advantages and Key Steps

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is widely recognized as a prime destination for global entrepreneurs due to its vibrant economy and strategic positioning. Dubai,...

6 Things Your Business Plan Should Contain When Applying for Business Loans

Proper planning is the key to a successful business venture. A business plan is an important document that will help you not just in...
Foreign Currency - Tax

UK Tax on Foreign Income

The UK tax system is a complex and ever-changing landscape, with rules and regulations that can be difficult for even the most experienced taxpayers....
Automation

What Does Automation Mean for the Future of Work for Accountants

By some measures, automation has made accounting one of the most endangered professions today. A recent report by the World Economic Forum on the...

Skrill and Neteller Increase their Share for Payments Outside the Online Gambling Space

For years, Skrill and Neteller have existed as two of the biggest payment methods in the online gambling industry. They have thrived because of...

Complexity Kills Profits – CEOs need to simplify their businesses

By Simon Collinson and Melvin Jay The competitive environment is becoming more complex and unpredictable, and senior managers have no control over the underlying trends,...
Equipment Finance

What is Equipment Finance?

Equipment finance is a type of financing that allows businesses to acquire new or used equipment or machinery without paying for the full cost...
Oil Price Affects Households

How the Oil Price Affects Households

In 2023, when considering the stability of their investments, potential investors must understand how everyday households are affected by changes to oil prices. Investing...

Prospects for the World Economy 2011

By David Bartlett, Economic Advisor, RSM International Solidation prevails in the United Kingdom and other member states. • The divergent growth paths of developed and emerging...
Where is the Oil Market Headed

Where is the Oil Market Headed: Post Pandemic Expectations?

The pandemic was the highlight of the year 2020. Just like major industries went to their downfall, the oil market also observed certain calamities....
Business

Dubai’s Booming Economy: Is Now the Right Time to Start Your Business?

Dubai, a constituent emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is recognized as the globalized financial capital of the UAE and has been experiencing...
Zimpler Is So Trendy In iGaming Business

Why Zimpler Is So Trendy In iGaming Business

Zimpler (formerly known as PugglePay) was launched in 2012 by Smart Payments Nordic, a Swedish company known for creating mobile payment systems. The company is...
Bank Crisis or as Banks drowning in debt with financial instability or insolvency concept as an urgent business and global market problem

Why Banks that Ignore Financial Inclusion are Losing Millions

By Alessandro Hatami Banks that ignore financial inclusion miss more than a moral mission—they leave billions on the table. In this piece, Alessandro Hatami invites...
Payment Gateways

Payment Processing: How Payment Gateways Enable Payments

The most nervous part of establishing an online business is probably processing payments. It not only keeps the lights on in your company but...
Bitcoin

Bitcoin is 15: Towards Adulthood or Speculative Bubble?

By Jacques Bughin Globally, more than 15,000 businesses accept Bitcoin. To date, high flyers such as Microsoft, AT&T, Starbucks, Gucci, and Shopify accept Bitcoin in...

Forex Markets: British Pound Could Benefit As Safe-Haven

By Richard Cox Global markets are under siege, and bearish investors seem ready to be relentless in their selling pressure. But since these moves have...
Investors hesitate as China warning signs emerge

Investors Hesitate as China Warning Signs Emerge

The global economy is like a funfair rollercoaster. It has relentless ups and downs, frightening twists and turns, and it can even make some...
US China Russia

Managing Geopolitical Risk Under Uncertainty

By Ghaidaa Hetou and J. Mark Munoz Geopolitical shifts born out of the US-China-Russia rivalry have manifested in supply chain interruptions, divestments, national security directed...
A Revolutionary Approach

Getting Capex Right: A Revolutionary Approach for Allocating Capital Expenditures

By Fredrik Weissenrieder and Daniel Lindén Adapted from Redesigning Capex Strategy Capital expenditures are at the heart of any company’s future. Unfortunately, almost all industrial companies...
Robert Szustkowski on Disinformation and Its Impact on Democracy

EU Needs Stronger Investment in Journalism and Fact-Checking to Counter Disinformation

Europe is grappling with an escalating disinformation crisis that threatens the very foundations of democracy. This issue has gained global attention, with leaders at...
employees pay

How To Always Pay Your Employees On Time?

No one likes working for a company that is constantly late on the payroll. As an employer, it is your responsibility to make sure...
Trading Fx Currency Pairs

Trading Fx Currency Pairs: Why Entrepreneurs Should Consider This Approach

If you're a businessman, you're probably always looking for new ways to make a profit. Numerous investors are turning to the global Forex market...

Going for Gold in the Productivity Olympics? Your Choices in Reward Administration are Business...

By James Markham In my previous article (ref: TEBR July/August 2012 edition), I argued that organisations are not paying enough attention to how the Reward...
forex trading

Trading Your Way to Financial Freedom – The Whys and Hows of Forex Trades

The Forex market has attracted a lot of investors over the years. More people are acknowledging the profitability potential of trading Forex and are...
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Running Out of Road: Why Tech Firms Need to Fast-Track their Pathway to Profitability 

By Ivan Nikkhoo  There are very few early-stage European tech firms that can afford to ignore the question of profitability.  Additionally, in recent years investors across...
P2P loans

The 3 Main Risks With P2P Loans

The risks of peer-to-peer lending that can actually result in monetary losses fall broadly into three distinct categories. The following presents a list of...

Leveraging Collaborations to Create Shared Value

By Hervé Legenvre, Francois Bacalou & Hugues Schmitz In this article the authors discuss how the competitiveness of an organisation and the health of the...

Fast-Expanding Markets: Where New Growth Can Be Found!

By Terence Tse, Mark Esposito & Khaled Soufani This article is dedicated to provide a working definition of these markets, which we call “Fast-Expanding Markets”...
Forex Pitfalls

Making Your Trades Count: Tips to Avoid Forex Pitfalls

Forex traders are prone to many of the same mistakes that novices make in the stock market. That proverbial rush of blood to the...

Understanding the Cost of Cloud: Cost analysis of In-house vs. Cloud-based Hosting Options

By Byung Chul Tak, Bhuvan Urgaonkar, and Anand Sivasubramaniam Will cloud-based hosting be economically feasible for any given application if it migrated into the cloud?...
Credit Card

How To Save On International Supplier Payments

With the ever-growing importance of globalization, most companies today are somehow reliant on international dealings and transactions. Many private entities work with overseas customers,...
Thick colored silky flags of European Union and Saudi Arabia

Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia: Green Technologies Projects and Other Partnerships with EU

As part of global efforts to combat climate change, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is advancing its green agenda, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions...

How Will the Forex Industry Change in 2021?

The year 2020 has been a challenge for the forex industry. In 2021, exchange rates are likely to be driven more by how fast...

The Quest for Operational Efficiency: The Story of DWIMBS

By Sherilyn Casiano To operate a successful business effectively and efficiently, you need to have relevant and accurate information regarding the performance of the business....
UK Government Proposes £4.3B Education Investment

UK Government Propose £4.3 Billion Investment in Education

In a departure from the thinking that dominated so much of the Cameron-Osbourne years, Boris Johnson has pledged to loosen purse-strings in a bid...
buy and sell

5 Tips to Sell Your Business at the Highest Valuation

If you’re thinking about selling your business, it goes without saying that you want to sell it for as much as possible.  But it’s not...
Europe Online Gambling - Gavel, Handcuffs, Poker Chips

The Channelisation Problem: Is Europe Regulating Online Gambling Too Hard?

Europe’s online gambling sector is no longer defined only by growth, digitisation and brand competition. It is increasingly defined by a more difficult policy...
Financial Analysis

How Can Financial Analysis Help Improve Business Strategy?

For your business to thrive and prosper, you need a functional business strategy. This strategic combination will benefit significantly from financial planning and analysis. An...
Accounting

Best 5 Lease Accounting Software

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...
Financial Growth

Economic Sustainability in a Time of Impact and Regulation

By Laurits Bach Sørensen It is imperative that the world accelerate its green transition. New technologies and new business models are fundamental in order to...
HiRes

First Look: Developing A New Map For Effective Business Succession in Family Businesses

By Richard Shrapnel Family Business Succession is never a simple, straightforward endeavour. Besides the financial outcomes of the transition, the human needs and emotional involvement...
European Fintech Compliance

How European Fintechs Are Rethinking Compliance Operations in 2026

European fintechs are not simply reacting to regulation anymore. They are building compliance into the core of how they operate, scale, and compete. The...
Bank

What Determines a Bank’s Share price? 

A bank share price is a common way of measuring the success or failure of an individual bank. Different metrics are taken into account...

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