2020 was a year that reshaped everything. The Covid-19 pandemic imposed change upon us all, and the financial industry was one of the sectors forced to evolve. Physical infrastructures became obsolete and there was a need to develop digital...
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It has often been said that financial ecosystems are the future of the financial system, and as time goes by, this self-fulfilling prophecy gets close and close to becoming true. The biggest companies in the global market today are those that...
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It’s no secret to anybody that the COVID19 pandemic has had devastating effects on the global economy, but with quarantine measures becoming laxer, or even being completely abandoned by some countries, economies seem to be managing their way...
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According to the research most recently public by EY, around 1.5 billion adults in the world lack access to a bank account or any proper type of financial services. This makes up around 40% of the entire global population. Although the basic...
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The simple act of using paper to pay for products and services is mostly taken for granted, but paper currencies are a relatively modern financial instrument when seen from a historical perspective. The concept of agreeing on a specific object...
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To no one is it a secret that the world is going through one of the harshest economic recessions in recent history. According to the International Monetary Fund, just in April, the world’s advanced economies were suffering a -6.1% shrinkage in...
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With the world economies being on the brink of the worst recession since the Great Depression in 1929, it has come as a surprise for many that stock markets have been rapidly recovering. The famous V shaped curve appears to be the norm when...
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If you plan to invest in the stock market on this early 2020, you should be aware this is one of many options for investing your money. And also, from day trading shares to the buy-and-hold long term investment, it does come with substantial...
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The benefits of diversification and sizing your allocation are always counterweighed against expectations of market volatility both at home and abroad. These expectations push many investors to diversify their portfolios by holding securities...
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In 2019, financial markets overcame widespread political turmoil and mounting fears, many believe that the global economy posted their record highs last year. Looking ahead to 2020, many investors expect further rising asset prices, but: The US...
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As you may already know a 401(k) plan is a company-sponsored retirement fund that employees and employers may make contributions to. Most people will withdraw their money when ready to retire and while it is a rarity indeed, it’s possible to...
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Generally, the volatility of oil prices is tied to both supply and demand, this low responsiveness or “inelasticity” causes price changes in the short run. However, since May last year and culminating with America’s termination of...
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