Finance and fintech
A plea to wealth managers: Stop fast fashion greenwashing
Updated: Aug 13, 2020 As part of its commitment to Responsible Investing, Nordea Asset Management recently published a “successful example of engagement” with fast fashion retailer H&M (Hennes Mauritz AB). This is what it
5 more jokes for Investment Managers
Updated: Dec 15, 2022 The analytics speak for themselves, I’m delighted (and baffled) that people seemed to really go for my 10 festive jokes for Investment Managers. So to help you keep on smiling
Support small businesses right now, an interview with Tim Fouracre
The 4th of May, normally known for its Star Wars fanatics, had a grim new record this year. That day, every two seconds, a small business applied for a bounce back loan[1]. More
Fintech is our best chance of saving small businesses
Updated: Feb 18, 2021 What kind of crazy world are we living in, where the man who invented e-commerce is being ignored by the government who invented Brexit? … Where the finest fintech brains
Let fintech help SMEs access loans now, an interview with Nick Ogden
Updated: May 7, 2020 Across the UK, the number of workers being furloughed is rising. As of today, it’s already hit a staggering 6.3 million people, or 23% of the UK’s working population. To
Expert view: How our pensions are not living up to our values
Updated: Aug 6, 2020 Over the past year, we’ve seen an extraordinary worldwide change, sparked by teenage campaigner Greta Thunberg. Millions of ordinary citizens are pausing everyday life to take to the streets and
5 Vice fund companies in ESG investments 
Updated: Jun 9, 2021 Is there anything so villainous as a sin stock making its way onto an ethical fund? If you imagined that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) funds were all about clean
Guest speaker for The Fintech Finance Virtual Arena
This week I joined Editor of Fintech Finance Ali Paterson and VC Innovations’ Elizabeth Lumley to discuss the very best and worst of Fintech today. We’ll be counting down our top 5 firms
What do you need to create an investment pot?
Updated: Mar 7, 2022 Think of your investment pot like a recipe, you need to add the right blend of this and that to get the result you’re after. Like cooking, everyone has different
Setting up a private pension with a SIPP
Updated: Apr 7, 2020 A little planning now can make a huge difference to your retirement income later. Getting a private pension pot while you are young is pain-free and extremely valuable for later
Investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA
Updated: Mar 7, 2022 Interested in maximising your wealth potential? Becoming an investor is convenient and hassle-free. Here are some of the best and easiest ways to get started. Do you have a resolution
Show your money who’s boss
Updated: Apr 7, 2020 Simple tips for smarter saving and a more meaningful life experiences Ever heard the expression, ‘pay yourself first’? – It’s believed to be one of Warren Buffet’s life advice gems.