- July 21, 2026
The UK’s Crucial Role in the Crypto and NFT Payment Infrastructure Landscape
The United Kingdom has firmly established itself as a global hub for financial technology (fintech), and this extends significantly into the burgeoning world of
Stop guilt-tripping us into handing over tips, says ‘optional’ service charge hater LEE BOYCE
This week, new tipping legislation came into force. It means restaurants and the like must share out tips to workers in a fair and transparent
Explainer: Central banks eye digital cash to fend off crypto threat
FRANKFURT/LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – The world’s largest central banks — and even some of the smaller ones — are toying with the idea of
Is the Old Lady ready to embrace new money?
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, a consistent sceptic when it comes to crypto, used a recent Financial Times opinion piece to signal that stablecoins
Tally sticks from three ancient civilizations rewrite money’s history
UAlbany Anthropologist Robert M. Rosenswig’s recent paper reevaluates theories of money through the way tally sticks have been used across multiple cultures, including Maya. Credit:
Paper money isn’t a fix for central bank digital currency (CBDC)
There has been quite a bit of pushback against governments and central banks around the world as they seek to introduce central bank digital currencies.
Global Fintech Fest 2025: PFRDA to expand NPS coverage to gig workers, farmers, SHGs; may allow commodity investments
S Ramann, chairperson Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) (file photo) In a bid to modernise India’s pension framework and expand its reach, the
Grant Thornton Pensions Fund appoints Cardano as fiduciary manager
The trustees of Grant Thornton Pensions Fund have appointed pension advisory and investment management specialist Cardano as fiduciary manager. Grant Thornton UK LPP is a
What is a fiduciary duty?
Fiduciary duties include: Duty of care: The fiduciary has sound judgement based on helping the best interests and reasons for the client. Duty of loyalty:
All eyes on commodities
Viv Govender of Rand Swiss runs us through the day’s market moves, gold hitting record highs, platinum and silver shining strongly, interest rates, understanding risk