The manat misfortune: what happened to Azerbaijan's currency?
Another one bites the dust – a resounding message from the FT after Azerbaijan opted to remove its currency's US dollar peg. The decision, taken in response to growing pressure ...
Another one bites the dust – a resounding message from the FT after Azerbaijan opted to remove its currency's US dollar peg. The decision, taken in response to growing pressure ...
As last week's UN Climate Summit drew to a close, French president François Holland stated that "history is here". The resulting deal, known as the Paris Climate Agreement, is being heralded as ...
As early as 2016, Apple customers in China could be paying for their groceries with just the tap of an iPhone or even via the latest wearable technology. The California-based ...
Last month, the eurozone managed to scramble its way out of deflation for the second time this year. Prices on consumer goods experienced a 0% fluctuation and the monetary union ...
Just a few years ago, oil prices were soaring at $100 a barrel, with some analysts predicting a 50% drop in value. Fast forward to 2015 and $50 a barrel ...
Near field communication (NFC) has revolutionised the way we pay. However, it also means our contactless cards provide a more accessible route to our bank details. While these advances have made life ...
Wallets are fast going out of fashion in Sweden, which could become the world's first cashless society. Swedes make about 80% of their on and offline purchases using mobile payments, ...
The cashless revolution means you’ve got increasingly less reason to carry your cards, let alone a wad of notes in your wallet. But after a Samsung-owned contactless payment firm was ...
The financial press is buzzing with speculation over recently-opened bitcoin exchange Gemini. The Winklevoss twins – famous for claiming Mark Zuckerberg took their idea for Facebook
Most of us will know of the black market as the unlawful trade of goods and services. This is slightly different from the grey market, where trade occurs legally but ...
In a nutshell, it’s been a turbulent few months for investors: Biotech stocks have dropped by 22%, and a global equity sell out followed China’s surprise yuan devaluation. The value ...
Fintech: it’s the financial buzzword that’s suddenly everywhere. But it’s much more than just a bit of briefly fashionable jargon. Put simply, it’s the software and computer technology that’s becoming ...
Laws granting the ‘right to be forgotten’ might seem like they’re about isolated cases of image control. In fact, this legislation could have huge implications for storing all types of ...
In the wake of the financial crisis, many regulatory bodies have sprung up. The goal? To find out how risky banks are, maintain market confidence and reduce financial crime. Crucially, ...
They may be a over ten years late to join the party, but from 1 October, American retailers will need to move to chip and pin or EMV – Europay, ...