In a new whitepaper published this week, OwlGaze, the provider of cutting-edge, end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, highlights the prominent security challenges faced by companies operating or dependant on blockchain systems, suggesting an organised approach towards tackling both regulatory and cybersecurity challenges as a joint effort. The global blockchain market is expected to hit nearly £60 billion by 2026, yet despite the increasing penetration of blockchain and the astronomical valuations of related businesses, a lack of global regulations, standards and guidelines has put all players in a grey area. Moreover, the technology is still in its nascent stages where several design and…
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So, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy your first car. Congratulations! This is a big step—one that comes with a lot of responsibility. Not only do you have to worry about things like insurance and maintenance, but you also have to figure out how to finance your new purchase. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the basics of car financing so that you can make an informed decision when it comes time to sign on the dotted line. Car Financing Basics There are a few things you need to…
In recent years, a section of investors have closely monitored the ‘Halloween effect’ where crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and the stock market tend to perform positively. Historically, Bitcoin has appeared to live up to this superposition, but current market conditions are projecting a gloomy period for BTC during Halloween 2022. According to historical data acquired by Finbold, Bitcoin has recorded a year-over-year (YoY) price increase over the past three Halloween seasons. However, the price trend is unlikely to be replicated in 2022, with the flagship cryptocurrency consolidating around the $20,000 level. Based on projections derived from 28,488 respondents from…
The Russian invasion in February of this year has been catastrophic for Ukraine and its people, and has caused serious implications globally. As President Putin aims to dissuade Europe from aiding Ukraine, he delivers a painful blow by limiting our energy supply. For many years, Europe has been overly reliant on Russian energy and the danger of this could not be clearer. We are now facing a cost and supply crisis with soaring high bills and threats of blackouts this Winter. There is therefore a dual incentive to cut energy use – both for supply and cost purposes. This presents…
A good manager knows how to motivate their team. However, not every manager has the same style. This can vary by industry, as well as being dependant on the age and skill level of your employees or your personal attitudes to work. Two developed theories of managerial style are the X and Y theories developed by social psychologist Douglas McGregor in his book The Human Side of Enterprise. Since its publication in the 1960s, managers have been using this as a guide for their own style development. Here, with some sights from Dominic Fitch, Head of Creative Change at Impact…
EMV Capital, the deeptech and venture capital specialist, a wholly owned subsidiary of NetScientific plc, the international life sciences and sustainable technology investment and commercialisation group, is delighted to announce that it has led a £2.5m financing package in the domestic heat efficiency specialist, Ventive. The new funding will allow Ventive to deliver its modular heat pump production facility in Hartlebury, Worcestershire. Ventive’s modular exhaust air heat pumps are targeted at both new build and retrofit applications and will provide significant cost and carbon dioxide emissions reductions across their installation, operation, and production. The deal syndicated by EMV Capital is…
As many as 3.36m more Britons may now be struggling with problem debt, according to new research from Ophelos, the debt resolution technology company. This brings the total number of people in the UK who cannot afford everyday expenses like rent or mortgages, council tax, or energy bills to an estimated 11.56m*. The new figures come from a survey of 1000 adults in problem debt, conducted in partnership with One Poll, and show that more than two in five (41%) people currently in problem debt did not expect to be in this position just twelve months ago. In other words,…
In a global first, the Centi-Millionaire Report pulls back the curtain on the lives of a new class of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, which destinations they call home, their spending habits, and their wealth management strategies. Looking at individuals that boast USD 100 million in investible assets, the Centi-Millionaire Report paints a profile of a fast-growing global elite of highly influential super-wealthy movers and shakers. With 25,490 centi-millionaires worldwide, it is a powerful class of super-rich tech titans, financiers, multinational CEOs, and heirs whose ranks have swelled amid a period of relative global prosperity and market gains — more than doubling in…
The live three-part online series will focus on helping senior finance professionals evolve their office of finance. Register here. Session one: ‘Why your finance team is leaving and what you can do to stop it’, Tuesday 25 October 2022, 14:30 BST. Hosted by Dav Masaon, Founding Partner at Zanda, Jan Schwarz, Co-Founder at Visier and John Fuggles, Partnership Manager at VantagePoint, the first session features a live discussion and Q&A covering: The war for talent in the finance department How to better understand social governance in the workplace The great resignation and how to retain and grow the best finance…
Rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications and telecoms infrastructure provider CellnexUK are celebrating their first year in partnership, having provided access to lightning fast broadband to 53,000 more homes and businesses. After joining forces last year, Quickline is able to use Cellnex UK’s towers and infrastructure to install equipment to deliver lightning fast broadband to isolated areas across the north of England, including remote communities in the North Yorkshire moors. The news comes as national Get Online Week begins in the UK – a campaign run by Good Things Foundation that aims to reduce digital exclusion and encourage people to develop…
