Author: Sam Allcock

Amber severe weather warnings from the Met Office have been issued for Friday as Storm Eowyn brings severe gales. With strong winds in excess of 90mph and heavy rain expected, many across the country could face challenges getting to work or managing school closures. Neha Thethi, head of employment at Lime Solicitors, explains workers’ rights in these conditions, from pay entitlements to emergency leave. Does my employer have to pay me if I can’t get to work due to the snow? “Whether employees get paid on days when they cannot make it into the office will largely depend on their…

69% of employers are worried about losing staff over lower pay this year 44% of UK employers’ planned pay rises for staff (of between 3-4%) will just surpass inflation 76% of professionals plan to look for new job this year 45% of professionals not expected to get bonuses Professionals moving jobs could secure salary bumps of between 10-15% 60% of professionals willing to stick to a lower-paying job if it offers a flexibility Over two-thirds (69%) of UK employers are concerned about losing their staff over low pay this year. Even though 44% of the pay rises UK employers intend to give…

Majority of pension fund executives expect to see increase in private equity distributions over the next three years, Ortec Finance survey found Executives split on the primary benefit of private assets coming from the return – illiquidity premium, diversification, or inflation protection In recent decades, investors have turned to private asset classes, such as private equity, for various benefits including increased return and diversification. Now looking forward, almost three in four (74%) pension fund executives believe distributions for private equity will increase over the next three years, and almost nine in ten (89%) say this will affect their pacing strategy,…

Knee-jerk reactions to market swings cost investors around 3% a year in returns and could soar in the year ahead Oxford Risk warns perfect storm of volatility could blow long-term financial plans off course if investors over-react Investors face an emotional rollercoaster in the year ahead as stock market volatility surges driven by a combination of policy changes from the Trump administration and the removal of fact-checking on social media sites, behavioural finance experts, Oxford Risk warn. Its analysis shows knee-jerk emotional reactions to market swings cost investors an average of 3% each year in returns and predicts losses could…

Summary: Qardun Token, a forward-thinking platform in the cryptocurrency and technology space, announces its latest innovations, inspired by the bold, future-focused vision synonymous with Elon Musk. In the latest news, Qardun Token unveils a new horizon with advanced features inspired by Elon Musk. As a trailblazer in industries such as renewable energy, space exploration, and groundbreaking technology, Musk’s approach to innovation has been a guiding principle for Qardun Token’s mission to revolutionize the way users engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain. Elon Musk’s entrepreneurial ventures and relentless drive for progress have redefined what is possible across multiple industries. His work in…

As the clock ticked into a new year, people around the world took the opportunity to take stock and reset. The concept of a fresh start gets banded around as if the world had a complete reset. But many of us do categorise our lives in years and now that the 2024 archive has been consigned to history, it is time to turn our attention to what 2025 will bring. And there is plenty of reason to get excited for new business ventures and exciting innovations that will potentially have the power to shape lives. Here are three of the…

DIGEST – Stocks gained, while the dollar yo-yoed on Tuesday as market participants continue to await concrete news on the tariff front. A quiet calendar awaits today. WHERE WE STAND – Day two of the ‘golden age of America’ yesterday, which also represented day 2 of participants waiting patiently – or otherwise – for clarity on President Trump’s trade policy, and tariffs that may be imposed. Clarity, on that front, remains elusive. The lack of fresh information – barring overnight Tuesday musings from Trump that tariffs on Canada and Mexico may come on 1st February – led to some continued…

Just $40 shy of its all-time high, gold is trading at $2,750 showing a strong upward momentum driven by renewed concerns over tariffs, which have become an expected negotiation tool – akin to a wildcard in trade relations. The current level marks the highest since November 6, the day Donald Trump was declared the winner of the U.S. presidential election. This development underscores that gold’s recent rally is not random but rooted in forward-looking expectations of escalating trade risks tied to tariffs. These dynamics appear to be solidifying as the new market norm. Gold’s rise coincides with a decline in…

Written by Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Bitcoin experienced a remarkable surge, reaching the impressive mark of $107,000 in recent trading. This significant increase followed a crucial announcement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda revealed the formation of a dedicated cryptocurrency task force aimed at providing regulatory clarity for this rapidly evolving industry. The SEC’s initiative seeks to develop a comprehensive and transparent regulatory framework for crypto assets. This framework aims to offer a more predictable and secure environment for investors and businesses operating in the…