On 1st April 2017, the new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) system announced last summer came into effect. The initial reason given for the overhaul was that it would be fairer, with those forking out for more expensive, environmentally cleaner vehicles having less tax to pay than those who opted for more polluting models, whilst also making up for the deficit in the Treasury caused … [Read more...] about VED Changes Explained
Archives for April 2017
Women in Fintech – Why we need them
Women remain underrepresented in the Fintech industry even though it is broadly accepted that diversity in the workplace is hugely important for innovation amongst many other things. Fintech is an industry based on innovation – so why are we still in a situation where men are the prevalent sex? Innovate Finance which represents the UK’s Fintech community pulled together a 2016 … [Read more...] about Women in Fintech – Why we need them
SIGNITrade: A Helping Hand for Amateur Investors?
We all love the idea of investing in our own future by setting aside a sizable nest egg that grows until such time it’s needed. With interest rates for savings accounts almost unanimously poor these days however, it seemed for a while as though only the savviest investors were in a position to still enhance their cash. Enter SIGNITrade, a free system designed specifically with … [Read more...] about SIGNITrade: A Helping Hand for Amateur Investors?
Is Social Trading Making Alternative Investments More Accessible for the Masses?
One of the biggest problems with alternative investment opportunities is that they are often seen as being somewhat elitist and as such, only really a viable option for those already very much in-the-know. With the rise of social trading however, that could all be set to change, making this seemingly impenetrable world suddenly a much more appealing place for many. What is … [Read more...] about Is Social Trading Making Alternative Investments More Accessible for the Masses?