Topsy-turvy: A third of us would withdraw money from our accounts and stuff it under our bedroom mattress if rates turn negative What should investors and savers do if interest rates turned negative? New research just published by financial giant Aegon suggests that a third of us would withdraw money from our savings accounts and … Read more
On the surface, there are so many ‘moral’ reasons NOT to invest in China . For example, draconian new security laws in Hong Kong; human rights abuses against the Uighurs in the region of Xinjiang; Beijing’s sabre rattling against Taiwan; and the country’s continued militarisation of the South China Sea. And, of course, its lack … Read more
Last Christmas, I placed a carefully wrapped present under the tree for each member of my family – except Jason, my sister’s partner. On Christmas morning, he seemed a little disappointed at the absence of a gift as others joyously opened theirs. But it was only short-lived. Suddenly, I got out my laptop and proceeded … Read more
Jay-Z and tennis ace Novak Djokovic ‘invest in fitness start-up’… after rapper’s wife Beyoncé partnered with Peloton By Eve Buckland For Mailonline Published: 10:54 GMT, 19 November 2020 | Updated: 10:54 GMT, 19 November 2020 Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic have reportedly invested in a new fitness start-up, The rapper – worth $1billion – and the … Read more
China tightens its grip on UK energy supply: Beijing-controlled firms invest in string of wind farms and nuclear projects By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 16 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 16 November 2020 Chinese state firms could soon be involved in providing one quarter of Britain’s power consumption, startling … Read more
UK investors pulled £145million from Japanese funds in September, according to the latest fund flow report from the Investment Association. This is the highest volume of outflows the country has seen since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in March, which hit most countries worldwide. The move is likely a result of the resignation of … Read more
Little girl sends adorable three-page letter to the federal police calling for them to invest in her ingenious crime-solving invention – and they reply A young girl named Tessa requested the AFP invest in her ‘invisibility cloak’ Tessa sent a letter to the AFP, pitching the invention and requesting they invest The concept cloak is … Read more
Why do women invest less than men? It’s a question that engenders endless hand-wringing from those who run the online investment platforms through which we manage our wealth. Big names such as AJ Bell, Fidelity, Hargreaves Lansdown and Interactive Investor. They philosophise over what characteristics women possess that hold us back from investing – they … Read more
It’s Always Sunny in Wrexham! Non-league club make shock announcement that actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are looking to invest in them – with Hollywood stars set to ‘put forward their vision’ to the club Actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are looking to invest in Wrexham The club made a shock announcement that … Read more
Sophie Derrick’s Jewel Sapphire uses her own body as part of the painting process The art world was put into hibernation by coronavirus, yet experts believe now could be an ideal time to invest in a work of art. With restrictions on sales slowly being lifted you can now attend a live auction if you … Read more