Although 55% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) realise that artificial intelligence (AI) could bring huge benefits to their operations, 43% still have no plans to use AI technology. Economic uncertainty is making many SMB owners hesitant to make changes since the market is so unstable and budgets are tightened. This hesitancy can resul...
27 June 2025 /ai
Entering a new tax year provides parents with a brand new opportunity to fill the £9,000 Junior ISA allowance to boost the savings of their children. It also offers a clean slate to get that all-important investment strategy right. We may be in the early stages of a new tax year, but there’s no time like the present to focus your efforts on buildi...
20 June 2025 /markets
Employee turnover can be a highly costly burden on small to medium-sized enterprises, but could emerging technologies like artificial intelligence prompt improvements in retention rates? With the average employee costing an estimated £12,000 to replace for SMEs, instances of high turnover can be severely damaging to operational efficiency. With ...
02 June 2025 /ai
The United Kingdom is fast making a name for itself as a haven for savvy investors, and opportunities to earn passive income appear to be growing even as market uncertainty has clouded the outlook for more traditional investment strategies. It can be more lucrative for investors to establish a passive income stream during a market downturn, with ...
09 May 2025 /markets
The announcement of sweeping tariffs on global trading partners by United States President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through long-standing supply chains. It’s also inspired a widespread push among global firms to diversify their sourcing practices. Trump’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have been a major source of disruption for supply ...
The institutional investment landscape is facing unprecedented challenges as tariffs on aluminum and steel prompt widespread uncertainty for firms seeking to uncover opportunities in the age of Trump 2.0. Recent changes to the US aluminum and steel tariffs, known as Section 232 rules, have carried an uneven impact throughout global supply chains ...
20 April 2025 /markets
ISAs have grown to become one of the UK’s favourite investment strategies in recent years, but what happens when an economic downturn threatens your profitability? And what type of individual savings account offers the most resilience in the face of a recession? Whether you prefer the relative security of fixed-rate Cash ISAs or the earnings pote...
17 April 2025 /wealth
The disruption caused by tariffs on trade with the United States threatens to adversely impact Southeast Asian economies, particularly the regional juggernaut, China. However, early indications suggest that these challenges are being met with a strong degree of resilience. It seems as though the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s tarif...
08 April 2025 /markets
Stock market trading has long ceased to be a sole battle of intelligence and anticipation. Today, hedge funds are more dependent on speed than ever before. Here’s how ultra-low latency and the need for speed became the most powerful consideration on Wall Street. With the capabilities of artificial intelligence and generative AI closing knowledge ...
16 March 2025 /markets
ISAs are a popular investment option in the UK, offering tax efficiency and potential long-term returns. But which individual savings account option is best for tackling periods of high inflation? When you invest in an ISA, the profit you make is exempt from capital gains tax (CGT). These types of savings accounts also shield your money from inco...
10 March 2025 /wealth
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