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 ...
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The Paris Agreement: what does this mean for climate change and investors?
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 ...
Apple Pay takes on China: here's why it won't be easy
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 ...
The eurozone escapes deflation: what does this mean for investors?
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 ...
The future of oil: what do falling prices mean for investors?
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 ...
Contactless card theft: how to safeguard your data from a counterfeit reader
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 ...
Sweden is poised to become completely cashless – what does this mean for the future of payments?
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, ...
What the Samsung Pay hack means for going cashless
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 Facebook twins' next mission? To revolutionise bitcoin trading
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
Shadow economies – will they revive global growth?
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 ...
What might the Biotech stock bubble mean for investors?
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 ...
First international money transfer, next credit cards: the ever-evolving world of fintech
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 ...
Here's everything you should know about the right to be forgotten
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 ...
What have regulators done to help consumers?
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, ...
Why is America only now embracing chip and pin technology?
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, ...