Category: Money

What Are Non-Fungible Tokens?

Think of an NFT as a digital certificate of ownership for things like artwork, videos, or music. The twist is that the token itself is just encrypted data on a public blockchain, while the actual... Click here to read the full artcle

The Pros and Cons of Using Stop-Loss Orders in Trading

A stop-loss order is essentially an instruction to your broker to cut your losses and close a trade automatically when an asset hits a specific price. If you’re long, it triggers when the price drops;... Click here to read the full artcle

Ways To Invest In The Stock Market – Finding What Works For You

Deciding how to grow your money is a deeply personal choice. The right route depends entirely on your financial goals, how much spare time you have, and how much risk you're willing to take to... Click here to read the full artcle

A Beginner’s Guide to Index Funds – Investing Like the Pros

As of May 2026, Warren Buffett’s net worth is estimated at over $142 billion, maintaining his position as one of history's most successful investors. While he has recently stepped back from day-to-day operations at Berkshire... Click here to read the full artcle

The Long Game – Why Holding Stocks Pays Off

In the world of investing, long-term generally refers to holding onto your assets, whether stocks, bonds, or ETFs, for at least a year, ideally much longer. It sounds simple enough, but this strategy actually requires... Click here to read the full artcle

Choosing an Online Broker

Thanks to the internet, it’s now easier than ever to invest at a lower cost. Today, individual investors can access everything from international stocks to CFDs and Forex at relatively low cost. But just because... Click here to read the full artcle

How Do You Change Your Name on Your Shares?

For various reasons, people change their names. Divorce, marriage, a fresh start, etc. If you’ve changed your name, it’s important to update it on your shares. This ensures you can continue exercising your shareholder rights,... Click here to read the full artcle

What Happens to The Money When Stocks Fall?

Stocks can be unpredictable, and many people feel confused or frustrated when their investment account balance suddenly drops. Where did the money go? When stock prices fall, it can feel as though money has vanished.... Click here to read the full artcle

The AI Reckoning and the Impact on Wall Street 

For the last year or two, AI has been the magic word. But as we move through February 2026, the honeymoon phase is officially over. The US stock market is currently undergoing what analysts are... Click here to read the full artcle

The Importance of the U.S. Credit Rating

Think of a credit rating as a giant report card for a country. Just like you have a personal credit score that tells banks if you’re likely to pay back a car loan, countries have... Click here to read the full artcle

Fine-Tune Your Investing For 2026

New Year's resolutions: a good idea, but after a few weeks, most of us fall back into our old routines. Trying harder in trading is a sure-fire way to fail, as emotional behaviour often leads... Click here to read the full artcle

What to Expect From the US Stock Market in 2026?

It makes sense to start looking ahead as 2025 draws to a close to see what our portfolios will look like in 2026. If the "AI awakening" occurred in 2024 and the "higher-for-longer" interest rate... Click here to read the full artcle

Managing Shares When a Company is Delisted

It's normal to be concerned about what might happen if a company you own stock in is delisted from the stock market. A large percentage of a business's shares may be bought by a fund,... Click here to read the full artcle

Tracking Shareholders in the United Kingdom

Companies House, an Executive Agency of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is where all limited businesses in the United Kingdom are registered. Over 2 million limited companies are registered in Great Britain, and... Click here to read the full artcle

The Evolution of the Investing World Over

There is no getting away from that fact that innovation and technology are shifting consumer demands in all industries. The investing industry is no different, and it has changed to provide investors more control over... Click here to read the full artcle

The Demand for Medallion Signature Guarantees in the UK

Given that the US stock market accounts for more than half of global market value and that foreign investors are subject to additional regulations when selling shares on the US market, investing in securities can... Click here to read the full artcle

Altcoins – The Pros and Cons

Alternative coins, or ‘altcoins, are cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. It is important to acknowledge, however, that all cryptocurrencies have pros and cons. This blog breaks down the benefits and pitfalls of altcoins. The Pros of... Click here to read the full artcle

Bitcoin – The Pros and Cons

When we think about cryptocurrency, Bitcoin will likely spring to mind, as it is the original and most well-known. Bitcoin is appealing yet potentially risky in equal measure for several reasons. This blog looks at... Click here to read the full artcle

Understanding Federal Transfer Certificates to Help You Navigate US Inheritance Taxes

When someone close to you passes away, it can present a wealth of emotions as well as complex issues surrounding probate and inheritance. It can be challenging to inherit property from a loved one, especially... Click here to read the full artcle

  • 04.04.24
  • Medallion Guarantee
  • Money
A Comparative Analysis of Medallion Signature Guarantee Vs Other Secure Transfer Methods

Validating a transaction is crucial when sending securities or other valuable goods. Medallion Signature Guarantees (MSGs) and notarisation are two frequently secure transfer methods. While they both work to confirm identities and guard against fraud,... Click here to read the full artcle

Transferring a Portfolio – What Does it Mean?

Portfolio transfers enable the transfer of money from one investment firm or brokerage to another and the release of capital from underperforming portfolios. Investors and insurers are using portfolio transfers more and more frequently. This... Click here to read the full artcle

  • 17.09.23
  • Medallion Guarantee
  • Money
Real Estate Lottery

Win a House in Spain for 5 € A Real Estate Lottery is now possible in Spain. Although the concept has been well-known in the UK since some years ago, Spain is just taking its... Click here to read the full artcle

New Year’s Financial Propositions

2020 is just around the corner, and it is time to think about our New Year’s resolutions. In our case, we make them with a financial approach, and we encourage you to do the same.... Click here to read the full artcle

Shareholder Agreement

Introduction A shareholders’ agreement, also known as a stockholders’ agreement, refers to an arrangement involving the various shareholders of a company and helps to regulate the relationship between the shareholders and the management. The shareholders’... Click here to read the full artcle

Warren Buffet Enters the Spanish Luxury Real Estate Market

Warren Buffet is a real myth in the investment world. According to Forbes, he is the third richest man in the world after Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos. His estimated wealth is more than 80... Click here to read the full artcle

BCE Warns About Libra, the Facebook Cryptocurrency

When Facebook announced its intent to create a new cryptocurrency called Libra, we all thought at least for a second: what if it is the next Bitcoin? Actually, Libra has some strengths that other cryptocurrency,... Click here to read the full artcle

PSD2 Regulation and the Future of Payments

PSD2 is the Payment Services Directive that replaced the original regulation Directive 2007/64/EC by the new Directive (EU) 2015/2366. No matter where you live, it gives us a good idea about how payment services are... Click here to read the full artcle

EUR/GBP & GBP/USD What Does the Trend Say?

The Pound Sterling’s recent history is marked by Brexit’s evolution. For now, markets have shown that investors will trust in the GBP if there is an agreement about Brexit, while they will lose such trust... Click here to read the full artcle

Friedman vs. Small Stockholders: What is Happening in DIA Supermarkets?

DIA, or Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentación, S.A. is an important brand of hard-discount supermarket with a broad presence in Spain. It was founded in Spain in 1979, and joined Spain’s benchmark stock index on 2... Click here to read the full artcle

The Wealthiest Presidents America Has Ever Had

We all know that the current US president, Donald Trump, is a very wealthy man, with assets totalling around $3.1 billion. We also know that it costs a large amount of money to run a... Click here to read the full artcle

  • 20.02.19
  • Medallion Guarantee
  • Money
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