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The revolution of Fintech

International Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2016

Sir Roger Gifford states his expectations for the City of London in 2016 January 19, 2016: The importance of Fintech to London can perhaps be seen most clearly through the 44,000 plus people who are employed in the sector — that’s more than Silicon Valley (11,000) or even New York (43,000). The growth in firms...

Business Leaders

‘Crowdfunding is bigger than the internet’

International Finance DeskJuly 20, 2015

by International Finance DeskJuly 20, 2015

Scott Purcell spurs FundAmerica into a Top Crowdfunding Platform David Drake July 20, 2015: Scott Purcell is a serial entrepreneur experienced in securities, banking, technology, internet infrastructure, publishing, social networking and music industry. He is best known for founding Epoch Networks, one of the first internet providers in the United States as well as the...

Fintech

WhoTrades turnover in Latin America touches $10 billion in 6 months

International Finance DeskMay 26, 2015

by International Finance DeskMay 26, 2015

The client base stands at 8,500 people and is doubling each month May 26, 2015: International Finance Magazine has recognized licensed US brokerage WhoTrades as the fastest growing brokerage in Latin America in 2015. After six months of working in the region, the company’s turnover reached USD 10 bn, while its client base, which currently...

Finance Wealth Management

Ecology Building Society makes investment via crowdfunding platform Abundance

International Finance DeskMay 5, 2015

by International Finance DeskMay 5, 2015

The move extends Ecology’s support of UK Renewable Energy Projects May 5,2015: Ethical investment in the UK continues to thrive and expand its reach as the Ecology Building Society has made an investment of £250,000 through Abundance, the UK’s leading online ethical investment platform. Both organisations have a long commitment to the spirit of democratic...