Apex Group will be providing its digital banking services to Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. (“ABS”). ABS will be using Apex Group’s subsidiary company, European Depositary Bank (“EDB”), which is well-placed to help ABS with its needs, from banking to depositary and custody solutions. Founded in Switzerland in 1962, ABS offers private banking services for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs. EDB has been selected to provide digital banking services for 32 bank accounts for 14 special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) as part of ABS’ €400m pan-European real estate strategy. Apex Group’s Digital Banking services, delivered by EDB provide an agile and responsive solution…
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JD Sport have warned that the personal data of 10 million online customers is at risk after their system became compromised by cybercriminals. Content manager, Les Roberts, has supplied the below advice for businesses: “This is just the latest in a stream of high profile cyber attacks. It does seem that, during the cost of living crisis, hackers are trying harder than ever to steal personal data from companies to target people with phishing texts and calls and perform card-not-present fraud. Data breaches can cause irreparable damage to valuable relationships with your customers, suppliers and other businesses. In a recent study conducted…
– Weigh up the potential repair costs of your car before you buy – Watch out for excessive mileage as these motors are more expensive to run – Bright and bold cars might look nice, but they could lead to significant losses come resale Where January is usually the month for tightening belts, interest in ‘new cars’ remains at its strongest during the first month of the year, with searches for ‘used cars’ also increasing by 49%, compared to last year. And while the data suggests that people are eyeing up their next car, many do not know how to…
Skills and Employment Survey 2023 will examine how work has changed over the past six years The experiences of workers will be investigated as part of a major survey led by Cardiff University and funded mainly by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The Skills and Employment Survey 2023 (SES2023), which also involves researchers at UCL, the Universities of Oxford and Surrey and the National Centre for Social Research, will help academics assess the impact of an extraordinary period of turbulence for workers which includes the economic downturn, Cost-of-Living Crisis, Covid-19 and Brexit. People aged 20-65 working in Britain…
Addiction rehabilitation and treatment has advanced considerably over the last decade, and the integration of technology has played a big part in that. Alongside the advancement of treatment thanks to technology, we’re also finding that various apps and games can be incredibly beneficial to those battling drug and alcohol addiction, helping quell cravings and increase focus during the withdrawal, treatment and recovery stages. Brain training apps have come to the fore in recent years as a way of trying to aid recovery, and a number of studies have found that they can be an aid to addiction treatment, for a…
Brits are being advised on how to reclaim the costs of train tickets as the UK faces further travel disruption due to rail strikes taking place in the coming days. Penny-pinching pros at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have researched how travellers can claim their money back from journeys disrupted by ongoing train strikes. The RMT and ASLEF have recently announced further strike action to take place on February 1st and 3rd – with more dates potentially happening later in the year. Ongoing negotiations have been taking place across the last year between train unions and the Government over a dispute concerning pay and working conditions,…
Training and practice are an important part of any sport or physical activity. For athletes, having the right tools to spend hours honing their skills is essential for success. Air tracks provide cushioning support to athletes, helping them to maximize their performance and reduce the risk of injuries. This article will examine the advantages of the inflatable air track for athletes and how they can be used for professional and recreational activities. What is an Inflatable Air Track The first question that arises when talking about inflatable air tracks is, what are they? An air track mat is an exercise…
Cash-strapped Brits wanting to save on their energy costs are being offered tips to help cut back on monthly household bills. Online healthy retailer MuscleFood has collaborated with money-saver Mrs Kath Symes to share eight easy ways to save money in the kitchen and slash the costs of energy bills. Following the surge of energy prices last year, it’s expected these bills could rise even higher in the coming months once changes are made to the energy price cap in April. But making small changes to cooking habits such as turning the oven off two minutes before the timer runs out and putting lids…
Funerals can be a soul-wrenching and exhausting task to execute, especially when you have lost someone precious to you. But as difficult as it may be, it is the one thing that must be done, regardless. For unfortunate situations like this, we hope to ease your burden with this guide, which outlines the most important things you should take care of while arranging a funeral. Inform Appropriate Authorities Once you have confirmed the death, you must inform the proper authorities to begin the funeral services and initiate the various legal processes. It would be best if you informed the police,…
A collaboration between Original BTC Director Charlie Bowles and Swedish interior designer Beata Heuman, has gone underway under the name Alma. The collaboration combines the pendants light designer manufacturer’s best-of-British approach and culture with Heuman’s unique eye for design and detail. “Alma is our second collaboration in 30 years,” explains Charlie. “Our first, with Sir Terence Conran, features on the cover of Beata’s recent book. She often specifies our lights, using them in unique and inspiring ways, so the prospect of her interpreting our aesthetic and values was very exciting.” Adds Beata, “I first came across Original BTC when working…
