The Masters 2016: Who will follow Jordan Spieth and win the Green Jacket? April 4, 2016 It's that time of the year again that all golf fans look forward to. The Saturday and Sunday of the Masters, as the year’s first Major reaches its conclusion, are always two of the best nights of the year. We know what time it comes on television and when to use the red button. Many [...]
Intellectual property crime falling in the UK – but social media has soared up to become a major market for counterfeit trade September 24, 2015 Social media is becoming the new market for intellectual property crooks, as new government figures released today show that intellectual property crime is falling in the UK – everywhere except social media. Some 2,272 IP crimes were reported to the independent charity Crimestoppers, a decrease of 7 per cent compared to last year. Auction sites [...]
Cashless society: Why businesses need to wake up to the rise of the digital future December 11, 2015 The news that card and electronic transactions have overtaken cash as the UK’s preferred method of payment is a watershed moment for the nation’s businesses. As people increasingly choose their digital wallet over their leather one, any company, no matter what their size or sector, must get ready for a cashless future that is [...]
Bank warns looming credit boom risks housing bubble December 8, 2015 The noughties were not humanity’s greatest decade. It brought us boot cut jeans, velour tracksuits and 50 Cent – and now a report has warned that we could be heading back there, thanks in part to the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC). According to BNP Paribas Real Estate, if the MPC shies away [...]
Bank of England hires Deloitte to lead review into payment systems and Chaps crash October 15, 2015 Remember when the Bank of England's Chaps payment system crashed, causing chaos across the system when large money transfers were suspended? More than a month on, the Bank of England has got around to appointing someone to find out what happened. The winner of that dubious accolade: Deloitte. A problem with the Bank's Real-Time Gross [...]
Christmas party shoes give Kurt Geiger a boost as sales rise 26pc January 11, 2015 Footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger reported a bumper Christmas yesterday, announcing 14 per cent growth in like-for-like sales for the 2014 festive period. Party shoes led the way, with footwear in its occasion category enjoying an increase in sales of 26 per cent and Kurt Geiger’s handbags proved a popular gift, with sales up [...]
“Whatever It Takes”: Act II :Scene I: Next ECB Meeting December 3, 2015 2015 has been such a busy year for Europe’s politicians, what with Ukraine, Syria and Paris, that her Central Bankers have enjoyed a well-deserved break from the spotlight. But don’t bet on the same for 2016. Perhaps in the intermission between economic crises, some policy-makers may have browsed the predictions of the most important book [...]
Black Friday UK 2015: Deals on XBox Ones, Samsung Galaxy 6s and Edge, Samsung Smart 4K TV and Curved TV being unveiled by Amazon, Carphone Warehouse and Very.co.uk ahead of 27 November November 23, 2015 Black Friday is upon us. Yes, plenty of companies – including Tesco, John Lewis and Currys – are still holding out until 27 November itself, but there are many retailers already offering deep discounts in the hope they can swoop in early on bargain hunters' cash. Amazon has revealed the first of its week of [...]
The new Porsche Macan road test: it’s all things to all men April 13, 2016 Subtlety is not my Porsche Macan Turbo’s strong suit. In fact, it feels rather out of place. I’ve driven it to the Goodwood Members Meeting, a rather exclusive affair reserved for owners of historic cars, experienced racers, and the tiny handful of civilians who managed to get their hands on tickets. The throngs that come [...]
Aberdeen Asset Management share price jumps, despite denying reports it is for sale October 26, 2015 Aberdeen Asset Management's share price jumped 3.9 per cent to 365.1p in mid-morning trading, amid reports the company is up for sale. A report in the Financial Times yesterday suggested that the FTSE 100 company's founder and chief executive, Martin Gilbert, was looking for potential buyers in order to turn around its fortunes. However, a senior source [...]