Bank of England issued eMoney: Good or bad for our right to privacy?
The Bank of England may issue its own form of eMoney to compete in a cashless society. But what about privacy?
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No “credit crunch” for SMEs despite growing Brexit uncertainty
By Ayan Mitra
Big banks and pension funds are starting to lend to SMEs for the first time in years. Ayan Mitra, CEO of CODE Investing, explains why.
“Unaffordable” interest rates: Why nearly half of small businesses struggle to raise finance
By David Craik
The Bank of England is expected to soon raise interest rates. However, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, with borrowing costs for small companies already high, it’s critical that future rate rises are carefully considered and gradual.
The millennial “bug” is alive and living in Threadneedle st.
David “two brains” Willetts and his doughty team mates at something with Orwellian title of The Intergenerational Commission has spent two years coming to blindingly obvious conclusions.
January 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
Our January 2018 economic statistics piece places much emphasis on the UK’s growth rate compared to that of other G7 countries and takes a look at why the Bank of England’s interest rate hike may not have been a “one and done” affair.
Jane Austen £10 note could be made redundant by digital alternatives like WhopperCoin
The new £10 note featuring Jane Austen has gone into circulation. It hasn’t been met with the best response though. Many dislike the accompanying quote, while others believe the note itself will soon be made redundant.
Calls for measures to shore up SME finance options post-Brexit as lending drops
Lending to SMEs was down in July, prompting calls that the UK needs to shore up its finance options for small businesses in the face of Brexit.
Accept no substitutes: Being prepared for fake currency and redesigns
By Staff writer
Fake currency is a business, and business is booming. Yet despite high-profile cases, the Secret Service has said, “The threat of fake currency has grown in recent years,” thanks to advances in scanning and printing technology.
With Charlotte Hogg resigning from Bank of England, all that’s left is to sack Hammond and Carney
Thank goodness the sub optimal players at the heart of our financial establishment like Charlotte Hogg, Hammond and Carney are beginning to feel the heat.
The new polymer £5 note security doesn’t go far enough
By Staff writer
Recent headlines regarding the introduction of a new £5 note in the UK could have you fooled into thinking that the Bank of England was leading a revolution in secure payments.