Payday loans are part of a deeper problem that investors must help fix
Sep 25, 2018 18:55 pm UTC| Insights & Views Investing
The collapse of payday loans company Wonga was met with numerous calls for better responsible lending, including by MP Stella Creasy and the charity StepChange. They focus on the need for responsible lenders that ensure...
Jun 19, 2018 12:56 pm UTC| Fintech Research & Analysis Investing Commentary
Now, the dealing into the securities in a more efficient manner when used to cover margin calls, including after business hours, with the help of deployment of Blockchain or DLT (distributed ledger technology) system, as...
Fundstrat Strategist Says Bitcoin’s Price Will Soar to $25,000
May 24, 2018 15:32 pm UTC| Digital Currency Investing
Bitcoin (BTC) is recently struggling to reach the $8,000 foothold it had weeks ago. As of this writing, its currently valued at over $7,000. Despite the fall, co-founder and Fundstrat tactician Tom Lee says price surge on...
Our lifestyle, not our innovation, attracts US investment to Australia
Aug 15, 2017 12:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views Investing
One of the biggest turnoffs for US investment and workers is also the biggest pet peeve for locals housing affordability. Our research finds lifestyle factors are what makes Australia stand out from other international...
Price hikes in Ether and Bitcoin aren't the signs of a bubble
Jun 21, 2017 16:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Investing
When there is a rapid growth in any of the crypto-currencies and assets such as Bitcoin, Ether, Zcash and others, many will call it out as a bubble. Indeed, on a relatively short time scale it clearly looks like a...
Bond aggregator helps build a more virtuous circle of housing investment
May 11, 2017 14:55 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Investing Real Estate
Following Treasurer Scott Morrisons outburst in April over the meagre supply outcomes delivered by state housing agencies, cool Treasury heads have prevailed in the budget. The Commonwealth has not withdrawn its support....
These three firms own corporate America
May 11, 2017 00:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Investing
A fundamental change is underway in stock market investing, and the spin-off effects are poised to dramatically impact corporate America. In the past, individuals and large institutions mostly invested in actively...
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