When should a start-up seek investment?

December 11, 2018 | Opinion | Guilherme Neto | 0

It’s one thing to start a business, get your idea off the ground and start establishing yourself within your chosen field, but taking it to the next level is a different matter entirely. Finding the right balance between maximising profits and encouraging continuous growth is hard, and not one that a lot of businesses can ...

What’s a Fed Pause, and what will it mean for the economy?

December 3, 2018 | Economy | Guilherme Neto | 0

U.S. stocks have taken a battering during the fourth financial quarter, against the backdrop of a global economic downturn, a tech market slowdown and an increasingly volatile geopolitical climate. Of course, there was some relief for U.S. stock index futures on Sunday, with Wall Street recording marginal gains following a meeting...

5 Things all successful people do well

November 30, 2018 | Opinion | Guilherme Neto | 0

From waking up early to doing yoga in the park at lunch, there are many things that it’s claimed you need to do to become successful. While some of these are true and have clear benefits, others are myths (if it’s raining you won’t be doing outdoor yoga every day, surely?) and can be ignored. ...

How does GAP insurance compare to regular car insurance?

November 28, 2018 | Opinion | Guilherme Neto | 0

Cars are enormous investments that we all make once every few years. Whether we drive safely or get into an accident or two, our vehicles constantly need care and attention across all eventualities. Of course, this all comes with a hefty price tag slapped onto it too, so good insurance plans are great here in ...

What is a managed current account?

November 27, 2018 | Personal Finance | Guilherme Neto | 0

While it’s thought that consumer debt levels in the UK have declined slightly in recent times, there’s no doubt that they remain uncomfortably high at present. An estimated 8.3 million people in the UK are currently unable to pay off their debt mountain in the current climate, for example, and this is indicative of an ...

How technology is changing the way we manage our finances

November 16, 2018 | Opinion | Guilherme Neto | 0

Technology has changed the way most of us live our daily lives, from how we communicate with each other to driving, cooking and completing most of our daily tasks. How we manage our personal finances has advanced greatly over the past two decades as technology has evolved at such a rapid rate. Now we can ...

CFD Trading: Is it good or bad?

November 1, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

Some would argue that trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) is no different to gambling and you are throwing good money after bad, but this isn’t true.  Yes, CFD trading can be risky, but then so is forex and other stock market trading. No form of trading is risk-free, but with the right strategies in place, ...

Who are the six biggest energy companies?

October 23, 2018 | Other | Guilherme Neto | 0

Origins of the UK’s six biggest energy companies can be traced back to 1989 when the Electricity Act was introduced. This broke up the Central Electricity Generating Board into three generating companies and one transmission firm, that were privatised in the 1990s. The gas market was privatised in 1986 too and these combinations,...

CFD Trading: Is it good or bad?

November 1, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

Some would argue that trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) is no different to gambling and you are throwing good money after bad, but this isn’t true.  Yes, CFD trading can be risky, but then so is forex and other stock market trading. No form of trading is risk-free, but with the right strategies in place, ...

A guide to impact investing

October 15, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

In a time where the news is filled with distressing stories about social issues and environmental damage, there has never been a more important time for individuals and businesses to take steps to make positive change. One of the most effective ways of doing this is through something known as impact investing. What is Impact ...

Can sports betting teach you how to speculate on the bitcoin market

October 11, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

In the past year, a number of investors have begun trading in Bitcoin in a bid to turn a profit on the popular cryptocurrency. Stories abounded of opportunists becoming billionaires thanks to their shrewd investments in this burgeoning space and mining Bitcoin has taken off alongside trading. But the sheer volatility of the crypto market...

How long until blockchain dominates the accounting industry?

August 23, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

Blockchain is taking the world of technology by storm. Using cryptography, it offers users an incredibly secure method for conducting digital transfers. In a world being transformed by digital technologies, the potential future for blockchain cannot be underestimated. How Does Blockchain Work? A ‘hash’ is embedded on every data...

Sports betting as an investment – Does it work?

July 25, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

It sounds nuts, right? I mean, betting in sports as an investment? There’s no way! Sounds like taking hard earned money and throwing it right down the toilet! I can just hear the reactions and understandably because it does sound a bit off on the face of it. But, there’s another side to consider. In ...

Tips for choosing stocks to invest

June 26, 2018 | Opinion | Guilherme Neto | 0

It may seem like the success of your investment strategy relies entirely on choosing the right stock. What amounts to the “right” stock can be very difficult to define. A company operating in a lucrative sector like tech or healthcare wouldn’t necessarily generate returns for investors if it’s badly managed. Then there may be...

Contrarian investments are starting to take shape

June 21, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

Conventional investments encompass stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and Forex. The way that people dabble in the financial markets says a lot about their appetite for risk. For example, stocks are a medium to high-risk investment vehicle geared towards long-term growth. Since nobody can anticipate the future performance of a...

Do I need a trust?

May 11, 2018 | Investing | Guilherme Neto | 0

Trusts are a very useful estate planning tool which can be used in addition to, or to supplement, probate (wills). There are many benefits to choosing a trust over probate, such as the fact that trusts are more private and do not go on public record. They are also taxed less than assets passed through ...

The top 10 most expensive transfers in the Premier League in 2018-19

September 21, 2018 | Opinion | Guilherme Neto | 0

Everyone knows that the Premier League is by far the richest league in the world these days. This year and like it happened in previous transfer windows, several big deals were made and a lot of money exchanged hands. Even though the most expensive signings’ responsibility belong to top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City,...

The world’s biggest company revenue-wise

July 25, 2017 | Economy | Guilherme Neto | 0

Do you ever wonder what the biggest companies in the world are? Think that there is a good chance that tech giants such as Apple or Samsung are going to be on the top of the list? Well you may be slightly surprised by the outcome by the recent Fortune Global 500 list. This list ...

The best sites to look for jobs

June 27, 2017 | Rankings | Guilherme Neto | 0

The vast majority of people who finish their degrees end up looking for websites where they can find jobs offers. Even though each country/region may have specific publications, newspapers and platforms where it may be easier to find the job you’re looking for, the following list of websites is definitely something to keep in mind ...

The best casinos in Europe in 2017

June 27, 2017 | Other | Guilherme Neto | 0

Playing in the best casinos in the World is almost like a dream to many gamblers out there. However, it’s no secret to anyone that none of the top-class casinos are located in Europe, but rather in Las Vegas (US) and Asian countries. For those who are European and can’t go on a trip to ...

The 5 highest earning clubs in the world

January 27, 2016 | Opinion | Guilherme Neto | 0

The world’s highest earning football clubs were released last week, with one or two surprises featuring amongst the list. Despite having the richest clubs in the world, Manchester United were the only English side to feature in the top five, although half of the top ten was comprised of Premier League clubs. Article by Dean ...

The top 5 biggest online gambling companies in 2015

December 10, 2015 | Other | Guilherme Neto | 0

The online gambling industry has been thriving for about twenty years. And in the past two decades, there have been a number of companies that have emerged and eventually begin to dominate the online gambling landscape. These companies run the gambit from older companies who got their start in the late 1990s as well as ...

World’s Richest Footballers!

September 8, 2015 | Rankings | Daniel Trevisani | 0

Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s richest footballer. His personal fortune is valued at 210 million euros. Compared with the previous year, the Real Madrid player significantly increased its revenues because of the large amounts he received for winning the Champions League, the Club World Cup and the Ballon d’Or....

The 5 largest casinos in the World in 2014

August 27, 2014 | Other | Guilherme Neto | 1

Pretty much every industry out there has struggled quite considerably with the economic crisis that came to surface in 2008 and that really shook the markets. The casinos industry was no exception to that rule of thumb, even though they already seem to be getting back to their feet since 2012, at least according to a report published...