ETF Stream • 26th June 2023

ETF tokenisation: Game changer or fad?

The exploration of the synergies between cryptocurrencies and ETFs dates back to 2017 when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) turned down the first petition to launch a bitcoin spot ETF, kicking off a battle that is yet to be won. Since then, a plethora of crypto ETPs have emerged that provide access to a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. Now, after years of wrapping crypto into ETFs, the industry is trying a new trend on for size – namely, the tokenisation of ETFs.

Yield App Newsletter • 29th June 2023

BlackRock’s proposed BTC ETF, institutional crypto exchange, and Bitcoin’s decoupling

In this week’s news roundup, we delve into the buzz around a potential Bitcoin spot ETF launch and its implications for the market. Sticking to the same theme, we examine another foray into the world of digital assets by traditional financial institutions and interpret the indicators driving the latest crypto market rally.

CISI • 19th July 2021

What does economic recovery mean for markets and investment?

As global economies begin their recovery from the pandemic, there is an emergence of inflation, while governments grapple with elevated debt levels

I News • 27th March 2018

Pensions are a great way to pass money on to your loved ones while paying minimal tax

Pensions are a great way to pass money on to your loved ones while paying minimal tax At a certain age we must all start thinking about providing for our children or partner when we pass away, and a personal pension can be a tax-efficient way to leave money for your loved ones. This is because your pension pot does not count as part of your estate for the purposes of inheritance taxation (IHT), which could mean your heirs get to keep up to the full amount left in your pension tax-free.

What Investment • 12th April 2019

The rise of the machines: investing in artificial intelligence

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is a relatively new concept in the world of investment, but it is one that is increasingly gaining traction and its popularity is only set to growth along with technological advances. In a recent report, Thematic Investing: Transforming World, Bank of America Merrill Lynch identified big data and AI as one of the five key themes set to shape our world in the next five years, with areas such as technology, e-commerce and payments seein

The National • 7th June 2023

Why decentralised finance is needed to protect investors

Over recent months, several countries have made moves to bring cryptocurrencies into the fold of their regulatory frameworks, citing the need to protect consumers from volatility and losses. Some have touted this warmer attitude towards digital assets as the catalyst needed to propel cryptocurrencies into the next bull run, yet concerns remain as tougher regulation could stifle innovation in the sector.

VINCO • 25th June 2020

The complete low-down on ISAs

Taxes…who actually likes paying taxes? Nobody. We all know they’re important, but no one actually likes to see hundreds of pounds going into the government’s coffers. Well, today we will give you a crash course in one of the best ways to keep the taxman’s hands off your hard-earned pennies: the humble ISA. As ever, let’s start with the basics. The term ISA stands for ‘individual savings account’. It allows you to save or invest a set amount of money every tax year.

Yield App • 11th May 2023

What the Coinbase lawsuit against SEC means for crypto

In a bid to dispel this frustrating lack of clarity around crypto regulation, Coinbase, one of the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchanges, recently fired a legal salvo against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Investment Week • 22nd March 2021

IW Long Reads: Is nuclear energy on the road to ruin or a sustainability silver bullet?

Anyone who has seen the TV series Chernobyl knows that when things go wrong with nuclear power the consequences are dire. And while it may seem that matters have evolved since the days of the Soviet Union, the nuclear disaster in Fukushima that happened just ten years ago suggests otherwise. For many, it is a no-brainer that nuclear power should be categorically excluded from sustainable and ESG portfolios. But in our desire to divest from anything harmful, are we overlooking its positive potential?

ESG Clarity • 12th November 2020

The coming of age of passive ESG

The coming of age of passive ESG Passives have only started incorporating ESG principles relatively recently, but this area of the market has seen rapid growth. According to Morningstar, the number of passives ESG products and the money invested in them has more than doubled over the past three years, with the number of new launches reaching record highs. To read the full article, click here to see the ESG Clarity digital magazine

What Investment • 5th June 2020

Space exploration as a niche investment sector

For many decades, space has been humanity’s ultimate final frontier. Back in the 1960s space exploration was a key item on the agendas of the world’s most powerful governments. In fact, the US government used to spend up to 4% of its federal budget on advances in rocketry. Since then, however, governments have focused on more immediate challenges here on Earth. Yet the last 10 years have seen a resurgence in this area with a new and powerful player coming on the scene: the successful entrepreneu

Tillit • 26th November 2020

An introduction to behavioural finance

We would all like to think that we are rational human beings that make sensible and logical decisions. Sadly, this is far from the truth and in reality we often make decisions fraught with biases, many of which we aren’t even aware of. This is where behavioural economics comes in, the study of behavioural biases that can impact our decisions. A subset of this study is called behavioural finance.

New Money • 5th April 2020

Freelance life during coronavirus: Financial lives less ordinary

For the last few years Martina has been living the freelance life dream, running a successful online translation business remotely while traveling the world and spending lots of time outdoors. Then the coronavirus reared its ugly head. Like other freelancers around the world, Martina is now worried about her prospects as the Covid-19 crisis worsens. With the company registered in Italy, one of the worst-hit countries so far, she is entitled to a meagre €600 one-off handout from the government t

Morningstar UK • 27th November 2019

Don't Give Up on Active Managers Just Yet

You have been redirected here from Hemscott.com as we are merging our websites to provide you with a one-stop shop for all your investment research needs.To search for a security, type the name or ticker in the search box at the top of the page and select from the dropdown results.Registered Hemscott users can log in to Morningstar using the same login details. Similarly, if you are a Hemscott Premium user, you now have a Morningstar Premium account which you can access using the same login deta

Euromoney • 19th September 2018

Banks urged to upgrade ATM security systems amid threats of fresh cyberattacks

Following a recent warning from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that banks were facing the possibility of an imminent global cyberattack targeting ATMs, banks are being urged to review the operating systems used to run the machines and the security measures in place to detect and prevent cybercrime. The FBI contacted banks last month to warn against a potential large-scale, highly choreographed operation known as an ‘ATM Cash Out’, which would see millions of dollars fraudulently w