Author archive for fraimed

  • May222020
    Convertible loan notes: Someone pouring coffee into cup which is balanced on a laptop

    Convertible loan notes: A summary of the pros and cons

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    There are many ways in which an organisation can fund its operations: tapping shareholders for equity capital; approaching a bank…

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  • May212020
    Gold coins

    Alternative assets: Investing in gold coins  

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    When stock markets become volatile and unpredictable, investors usually consider investing in gold as an alternative home for their capital.…

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  • May192020
    coin collecting numismatics: coins scatter on a map of the world

    Alternative assets: Coin collecting and numismatics 

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    Coin collecting, or numismatics, has a long and interesting history. Ever since we first started minting currency, people have been…

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  • May152020
    Investing in potash: field with a selection of plants and flowers

    Investing in Potash: Factors affecting demand and price of potash 

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    If you are thinking of investing in potash this article examines the various drivers that determine the price of potash;…

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  • May142020
    Muriate of Potash and Sulphate of Potash: Sliced sourdough on a breadboard

    Investing in potash: Muriate of Potash and Sulphate of Potash

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    If you are thinking of investing in potash this article briefly explains what potassium is and looks at the two…

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  • May122020
    Vintage postcards: A selection of postcards displayed on a table

    Alternative assets: Collecting vintage postcards 

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    Investing in vintage postcards is not the most obvious choice when deciding on an alternative investment opportunity, as collecting old…

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  • May112020
    Collecting stamps: A selection of postmarked stamps

    Alternative assets: Collecting stamps as an investment 

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    Collecting stamps as an investment can be an enjoyable and potentially rewarding hobby. Stamps are considered little pieces of history…

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  • May082020
    What is potash what is potash used for: breakfast of pancakes and blueberries

    Investing in potash: What is potash and what is potash used for? 

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    If you are thinking of investing in potash this article explains what potash is, the different types of potash available…

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  • May082020
    Potash mining: Lush green field with the sun setting

    Investing in potash: The potash mining process explained 

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    If you are thinking of investing in potash this article briefly looks at the history of potash mining and explains…

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  • May062020
    Operational risks: Pair of dice and pack of cards plus some loose coins

    Five operational risks encountered by mining companies  

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    Mining companies face many operational risks in respect of their exploration and development activities which impact their cashflow and overall profitability.  Retail…

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