A new strategic partnership between two leading fund data and technology companies aims to modernise the communication and exchange of data between asset managers and their clients, particularly large wealth managers and institutional investors. FE fundinfo, a global leader in fund data and technology, is teaming up with Door, the asset management research and due diligence platform, to jointly develop new information services for their combined client base. FE fundinfo has made an investment in Door through Door’s first series A fund raising round, which closed this week. Door’s service helps asset managers and their wealth management clients not only…
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Sekura Mobile Intelligence is excited to announce the appointment of Lawrence Twigg as our new Regional CEO, Sub-Saharan South Africa. Lawrence will be heading up Sekura Mobile Intelligence’s African operations team and will be responsible for expanding Sekura’s growing Africa presence and extending its global reach providing real-time mobile intelligence authentication, verification and onboarding solutions through the Sekura API Framework (SAFr) across verticals such as banking, fintech, e-commerce, gaming, crypto and more. In his last corporate role, Lawrence was Specialist Disruptor, Group Innovation at Standard Bank. Prior to that, he was Head of Lending for Tyme Bank, South Africa, then wholly…
Persimmon, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, has released its final results to 31 December 2022: Underlying operating profit up 4% year on year to over £1bn Forward sales position reflects the significant drop in private sales rates experienced in Q4 2022 to 0.30 (Q4 2021: 0.77), although the group states that cancellation rates have reverted back to typical historic levels The group warns that cost inflation of c.8% along with lower completions and increased sales and marketing costs will have a significant impact on profit margins this year Charlie Huggins, Head of Equities at Wealth Club, commented: “Persimmon, like its…
New data launched today reveals that half (47%) of construction workers in the UK feel lonely in the workplace. The findings, conducted by NESCAFÉ as part of the ‘Make Chat Work’ campaign, are announced amidst recent concerns around wellbeing in the construction industry – with a report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Issues Affecting Men and Boys recommending more stringent mental health provisions should be written into construction contracts. The ‘Make Chat Work’ campaign by NESCAFÉ aims to help businesses create a culture that nurtures their employees’ wellbeing through encouraging interactions, connections and engagement between workers. Further insights from the research reveals that…
Having a website is a must for any business in this day and age. And since competition is higher than ever, website owners always look to improve their websites and attract as many customers as possible to their products and services. So, if you find yourself in this position, continue reading this article to learn five effective tips you can use to transform your website into the best version of itself and provide the best experience to your customers. Upgrade Your Web Hosting The type of web hosting you have directly impacts your site’s performance. If you have grown out…
Total car finance borrowing for 2022 rises to new record of £41 billion, up £4 billion compared to 2021 New car borrowing static but used car finance grows significantly Average borrowing for both new and used cars increased in 2022, rising to £25,325 and £15,475 respectively Cost of living crisis still a threat to UK drivers who are stuck in expensive finance agreements Averages wages grow by 41% since 2009 while finance debt doubles Salary sacrifice schemes becoming increasingly popular with EV buyers thanks to tax advantages The amount UK drivers borrowed to pay for cars hit a new…
EMODU AG (“SEMODU”), Munich, a technology-focused project developer with a focus on modular construction, intends to enter the fund business for institutional investors. Within the framework of “SEMODU Institutional”, SEMODU intends to initiate residential real estate funds for semi-professional and/or professional investors in the future. In doing so, “SEMODU Institutional” will not only act as an entrepreneurial sparring partner, but rather as the real estate investment and asset manager. Through direct access to its own project developments, SEMODU offers existing and future investors the opportunity to gain access to high-dividend, ESG-compliant quarter developments and to accompany projects from the very…
Specialist not-for-profit insurer Ansvar is delighted to announce the launch of its Clubs, Groups and Societies policy. The product provides organisations that are dedicated to a particular interest or activity with specialist cover to meet their unique requirements. Aimed at organisations such as cricket clubs, orchestras and historical societies, the policy provides protection for activities that can include organising community and recreational events, the selling of goods for fundraising purposes, and attendance at trade shows. The policy includes three packages of cover – Essentials, Advantage and Advantage+ – that have been designed to suit the individual requirements and budgets of…
Nearly three in 10 (29%) of Brits are using credit cards to feed their families A quarter (25%) of UK adults – 13 million Brits – are using credit cards to pay for everyday essentials such as travelling to work A fifth (20%) of the nation is using borrowed money to pay their household bills – rising to almost one in three (32%) in Belfast Those aged 55 and older typically got their first credit card aged 32, but for those under 35, it is nine years earlier – age 23 Almost two-fifths (39%) of Brits cannot correctly define ‘credit…
An effective multicloud strategy can improve quality of service while enhancing security and strengthening partner connections – the keys to value lie in how organisations manage their multicloud infrastructure As businesses negotiate a period of economic uncertainty, changing working habits and heightened cyber threats, adopting and refining multicloud capabilities will support efforts to scale sustainably and meet strategic objectives. This is according to Jerome Dilouya, CEO, InterCloud. However, for businesses to fully unlock the potential of a multicloud strategy they need to address five key trends impacting the market today. Bolstering cyber security is a business imperative. One of the…
