The UK Financial Regulator’s Advertising Strategy Reaching Inexperienced Investors The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK‘s financial regulator, has recently embarked on a new marketing strategy aimed at reaching younger, more inexperienced investors. As part of this strategy, the FCA has taken the gold spot (the last commercial message before the main feature) at cinemas […]
The Government Advises over 100 Schools to Close High-risk Buildings Built with Weak Concrete Introduction The government is cautioning more than 100 schools in the UK to close certain buildings due to concerns about the structural integrity of constructions made with a “weaker” form of concrete known as Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The government’s […]
Warren Buffett’s Greatest Investments: Lessons from a Legend The Wisdom of Warren Buffett Warren Buffett, often referred to as the Oracle of Omaha, is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors of all time. With a net worth of over $100 billion, Buffett’s investment strategies and principles have garnered attention and admiration from both […]
Nvidia Share Price Surges but is it Overvalued? Here’s What the Charts Say The Nvidia share price witnessed a significant surge in after-hours trading following the tech stock beating earnings expectations. With revenue in Q2 doubling, investors are now debating whether the stock is overvalued. Let’s take a closer look at the charts and analyze […]
Buckingham Group Files Administration Notice Main Board Shake-up and Resignation Buckingham Group Contracting, a prominent employee-owned business with a turnover of £700m, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. This move aims to prevent creditors from making immediate demands for payment, giving the company ten days to reassess its financial situation. The decision […]
Bank of Ireland IT Glitch Allows Unauthorized Withdrawals and Transfers Overview Bank of Ireland has issued an apology after a technical glitch caused some customers to be able to withdraw money they did not have in their accounts. The bank has since resolved the issue and restored online banking and mobile app services. However, the […]
Wilko launches administration sale with prices slashed on thousands of products Introduction Last week, popular UK retailer Wilko announced that it had entered administration, following ongoing financial troubles. In an effort to stay afloat, the company has launched an administration sale, slashing prices on thousands of products. This move is a response to the challenging […]
Retail Industry Faces Crisis as Wilko on Brink of Collapse, 12,000 Jobs at Risk The budget retailer Wilko has announced that it is on the brink of collapse, putting over 12,000 jobs at risk. The struggling high street chain, which has approximately 400 stores, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the […]
Two lucky winners become millionaires in the August NS&I Premium Bonds draw In the August draw of the National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds, two individuals from Hereford & Worcester and Essex have become millionaires by winning the top prize of £1 million each. The first Bond number drawn was 522MP682337 and is held […]
Premium Bond Winners August 2023: Who won in NS&I’s Finance Introduction The National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the winners of the August 2023 Premium Bond draw, with two lucky individuals each claiming a £1 million prize. While winning the million-pound prize is undoubtedly exciting, there are also various other prizes available for participants. […]