Prior to the global financial crisis, most savers had never considered the idea that their money might not be safe in a bank. That might also apply to brokerage accounts, where the system of using nominee accounts should leave client assets untouched in the event of a broker failure. However, some recent broker failures have
All manner of technology surrounds us. From our personal laptops, tablets, and phones to behind-the-scenes technology that furthers medicine, science, and education. Technology is here to stay, but it’s always morphing and expanding. As each new technology enters the scene, it has the potential to improve lives. But, in some cases, it also has the
Tax is complex enough at the best of times but its intricacies are exacerbated among high earners Taxation is a crucial factor when managing the finances of high-income clients. It is a complicated area, made even trickier by the fact there are many different variables that can affect the amount of tax owed. The standard
What Is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property encompasses intangible assets owned by individuals or companies that are legally safeguarded against unauthorized use. These assets, unlike physical or tangible property, arise from human intellect and innovation, such as artwork, inventions, symbols, and brand names. Just like physical property, intellectual property is protected by laws in most developed
Brève synthèse La Forêt Bialowieza est un vaste complexe forestier qui se trouve à la frontière entre la Pologne et le Bélarus. Grâce à plusieurs décennies de protection, la Forêt a survécu dans son état naturel jusqu’à aujourd’hui. Le Parc national Bialowieza, en Pologne, a été inscrit sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial en
Spanish startup Fintonic has closed a €25 million (~$28M) Series B funding round to expand into new markets in Latin America and continue developing the product. Investors in the round include banking and financial services giant the ING Group and insurance group PSN. The personal finance management app is aimed at consumers wanting help managing
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Traditional wealth managers have proved themselves to be scalable and profitable businesses despite the hype caused by robo-advice models, analysts say. Wealth managers have also been shown to be more robust than pure asset managers amid mounting pressure on fund performance and fees. While Hargreaves Lansdown and St James’s Place continue to make the headlines
Key Takeaways Life insurance is a type of contract in which you make regular payments to an insurance company. In return, when you die, the company pays a sum of money to your chosen beneficiaries. Term life insurance offers affordable coverage for a specific period, such as 10 or 20 years. Permanent life insurance provides
What happens when your insurance company says your fully comprehensive policy suddenly doesn’t cover you? Dean Dunham investigates 08:02, 29 Feb 2016Updated 08:18, 29 Feb 2016 Sometimes a burning engine isn’t covered – apparently(Image: SWNS) I received an email from Mrs Poulton this week about a nightmare her daughter is having with her car insurance.