Going contactless is gloriously convenient – for all the wrong people

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The dash from cash doesn’t just contribute to social exclusion, it plays into the hands of unaccountable corporationsHow convenient. The decline of cash and the rise of electronic payments makes life so much simpler: no...

The IMF is certainly no ally of women

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Emma Burgisser is sceptical of Christine Lagarde’s claims to have embraced women’s empowerment As head of the most powerful influencer on economic policymakers around the world, Christine Lagarde’s claims to have embraced women’s empowerment must be...

We were threatened with debt collectors over a bill we weren’t allowed to pay

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Green Star Energy was unable to get our names on an account despite repeated callsWe moved into a new house which had gas and electricity supplied by Green Star Energy. In the five...

I was told it could take 12 weeks to get a refund for a...

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The agent said it would take time to process, but I need the money for a house purchaseSeven months ago I paid the agent Travelup over £2,300 for a return flight from Manchester...

Venture Capital Amarillo Texas

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Venture Capital Amarillo Most business owners know that lending options are limited in our region. Banks and lenders need your business. But loan officers don’t have an incentive for helping you get financed. That’s where we...

I’ve covered nine financial crises since the 1960s. Here’s what I learned

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From the devaluation of sterling in 1967 to Brexit uncertainty, our economics commentator reflects on how Britain has diced with fiscal catastrophe I wanted to be a journalist from an early age – the...

Stocks close higher after Trump announces end to shutdown

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Stocks ended higher Friday as President Donald Trump announced that he had reached a continuing resolution with Congress to reopen the U.S. government. The temporary deal will fund the government for three weeks, until...

Ross says US remains far from a trade deal with China

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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday the U.S. is "miles and miles" from a trade deal with China."Frankly, that shouldn't be too surprising," Ross said in a "Squawk Box" interview. The U.S. and China...

5 Benefits of Financial Technology

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Financial technology (also referred to as FinTech) is the use of innovative technology to deliver a wide range of financial products and services. It is intended to facilitate the multi-channel, convenient and fast payment...

Goldman Sachs relaxes dress code for ‘more casual environment’

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Wall Street bank makes firm-wide decision because of ‘changing nature of workplaces’Goldman Sachs has relaxed its dress code, allowing its bankers to swap their bespoke suits for a more casual look.The change was signalled by...

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