Peer-To-Peer Lending – The Emerging Platforms
Crowdfunding is a new investment phenomenon and one of the markets promising the best returns is peer-to-peer lending. Peer-to-peer lending or ‘P2P’ as the term
Brewdog – A Pint Half Full Or Half Empty?
Some of the biggest businesses are built on a foundation of dodgy dealings – and the brewer asking drinkers to dip into their pockets for
VCTs Investments Hit 10-Year High
Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) investment hit the highest level in a decade raising £429 million in the last tax year. According to trade body the
Elderly Expats May Die Before Compensation Is Paid
Hundreds of elderly expats have their retirement cash trapped in a suspended investment scheme that may not pay compensation until after they have died. Almost
Shale Production Has Oil Producers Over A Barrel
US inroads into delivering shale oil and gas from vast reserves are driving down the cost of crude worldwide. A massive drive to develop shale
How To Clean Up Those Dirty Funds
Choosing a good stock or fund is tough enough for most armchair investors – but grappling with financial jargon makes the job even harder. For
Property Pensions Boost Cash For Britain’s Over 60s
Britain’s over 60s approaching retirement plan to boost their pensions with some of the cash locked in the value of their homes. This group own
SFO Investigates £120 Million Legal Fund Collapse
Collapsed investment fund Axiom Legal Financing is facing an investigation by fraud detectives. The £120 million fund promised investors 11% a year returns on their
Ice Bucket Challenge With A Twist For Expats
The Ice Bucket Challenge that has raised millions of pounds for charity has gone global – with some new twists for expats. The challenge is