Archive for July, 2020

  • Jul312020
    History of banking: Black and white image of a shopfront offering loans

    The history of banking and the role of the Bank of England

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    From the earliest days of civilisation, people understood the need to organise their commercial affairs in a structured, formal and…

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  • Jul302020
    Profit warnings: Bird standing on a rock looking out to sea under a warning sign

    Profit warnings: Case study examining the impact on share price

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    This is part of an ongoing series of articles aimed at retail investors thinking of investing in shares. It explores…

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  • Jul222020
    Investment Apps: A selection of coins, notes and a small plant seedling on a table

    A roundup of online investing platforms and investment apps

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    Innovation in financial technology means that retail investors can now download investment apps to their smartphones which gives them access…

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  • Jul092020
    Sovereign bonds: Six English 50p coins presented in a row against a white background

    Investing in bonds: Sovereign bonds explained

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    A bond operates in much the same way as a bank loan or a mortgage, it shares many of the…

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