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Investing in Real Estate
With the right approach, investing in real estate can be a rewarding decision that diversifies an investor’s portfolio and provides a consistent income stream. While this is the goal of every individual who considers real estate, the trouble is that many don’t know...
Fintech Trends for 2021
Despite the uncertainty that marked 2020, the fintech (financial technology) industry saw demand for services and solutions rise sharply. In North America, for example, a survey by The Harris Poll and Plaid (a fintech firm) found that close to 60 percent of Americans...
Blockchain’s Impact on Fintech
Blockchain, the technology that underlies the bitcoin ecosystem, is steadily making advances in the financial industry. Conventionally, the financial world has been seen as ‘slow to the party’ when it comes to innovation, primarily because of its tight regulations....
COVID-19 A Boost for Fintech Solutions
In the months following the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic and the ensuing lockdown measures that forced new ways of working, the financial technology (fintech) industry has seen an accelerated uptake of solutions. With offices closed and many working from...
Investing During A Recession
Investing during a recession is undoubtedly risky, mainly because the duration and recovery scope of any crisis tends to be uncertain. The coronavirus pandemic, for example, is a classic example of a period in modern life that could not be predicted in advance. Its...
Big Data’s Contribution to Fintech’s Growth
The innovations and advancements made in the financial services industry have largely been fuelled by technology. From online transactions to fintech apps and internet banking, technology's impact is undeniable. However, with the widespread adoption of technology has...
Fintech Predictions for 2020
The financial technology (fintech) sector has witnessed many advancements in areas such as wealth management, retail banking and payments. The latter, especially, has been the focus of upgrades and improvements by a host of established players and new entrants, mainly...
European Cities Worth Considering for Real Estate Investment
Real estate has long been viewed as a reliable long-term investment option for investors. Profits vary according to a property’s location, so the question among some has been whether to invest in an apartment in a city like London, for example, or purchase a holiday...
A Beginner’s Guide to Driving Off-Road
Off-roading is nothing like driving on a busy highway, and the driving skills needed to navigate rugged terrain are quite different from those used in getting to the office. As off-roading is the road less taken, figuratively speaking, it calls for more attention to...
Understanding the Off-Roading Experience
For most drivers, going through uneven, rocky or muddy terrain is a nightmare. For off-road drivers and enthusiasts, the rougher the road, the better the experience. Off-roading describes driving on anything other than a standard smooth road. Such unusual terrain can...