Author archive for fraimed

  • Sep152020
    Pension freedom Several hot air balloons in flight

    What does pension freedom mean for you?

    The 2014 Budget, presented by the coalition government announced a fundamental reform to the UK pension system.  With effect from the…

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  • Aug282020
    Raising capital equity finance: A glass filled with coins and a plant seedling sticking out

    Equity finance methods used by companies to raise capital 

    There are many reasons why a company may need to raise capital from investors. For example, equity financing may be…

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  • Aug252020
    Stablecoin: two women at a table chatting over their laptops

    Cryptoassets explained: What is a stablecoin?

    The cryptoasset world has become a very complex environment over the past decade or so. During that time, we have seen…

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  • Aug142020
    Pension freedom rules: Several post-it notes stuck to a blue wall

    What do pension freedom rules allow you to do? 

    The pension freedom rules allow you a number of ways in which you can access your pension fund. While this improved flexibility is to…

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  • Aug112020
    Investing in shares: Newspaper titled

    Investing in shares: 5 warning signs to look out for

    There are many ways you can begin your research into a company before deciding whether to invest in shares or…

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  • Aug102020
    Examples of crowdfunding: Multi-coloured hot air balloon sailing along against a clear blue sky

    Examples of crowdfunding: Practical case studies

    There are four types of crowdfunding models recognised by the Financial Conduct Authority  – the organisation responsible for regulating financial services…

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  • 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

    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

    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

    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

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

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