Finance

How Do Tax Incentives Influence Innovation in the Tech Sector?

Innovation is a tricky subject for tech companies. On one hand, they can surge ahead of the competition by making technological breakthroughs. On the other, it can be difficult to justify the costs of research and development when less disruptive products can still sustain a business. Tax incentives seek to make things easier.

The government offers several promising tax cuts and similar programs that can spur innovation. Here’s a closer look at how.

Is It Time to Take Your Business Public? 6 Considerations for Leaders Before an IPO

Taking your business public is a significant milestone that can open new opportunities for growth and expansion. Going public can provide access to substantial capital, increase your company’s visibility and enhance its credibility. However, the transition of an initial public offering (IPO) also brings new challenges.

To achieve success, careful preparation and thoughtful planning are essential. There are numerous considerations to have in mind, and knowing each of them will be critical to ensuring public ownership is a good decision.

Navigating the Challenges of Fintech Adoption in SMBs

Financial technology (fintech) products can help people associated with small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline many daily processes. However, adopting new technologies can cause uncertainties, even in highly motivated individuals. 

Change Resistance

Most humans naturally hesitate to make significant changes despite recognizing the associated benefits. That’s primarily because they prefer the familiarity of current processes since doing things differently almost always requires an adjustment period. 

Report: Surge in Cloud Adoption Means a Greater Data Attack for Healthcare and Financial Services

AUSTIN – March 8th, 2023—New research launched today by Blancco Technology Group (LON: BLTG), the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, reveals the extent to which healthcare and financial services organizations have embraced cloud, as well as the effects cloud adoption has had on data classification, minimization and end-of-life (EOL) data disposal.

These Are the Top Tech Upgrades Your Business Needs to Make in 2023

Most small business owners know how important technology is to their business. It allows them to compete with further-established organizations and achieve more growth. Yet, budget constraints often keep business owners from investing in the latest tech. 

Instead of investing in every innovation, consider optimizing your budget by focusing on your business's most important tech upgrades.

The majority of financial services professionals are only ‘somewhat confident’ in their anti-money laundering procedures

London, UK; 6th September 2022: The majority (57%) of financial services professionals are only ‘somewhat confident’ in their anti-money laundering procedures. That’s according to a survey from anti-money laundering tech scaleup, First AML, which surveyed 200 financial services professionals across the UK.

The survey found that 52% of respondents have identified an instance of money laundering in the last year, with 23% identifying more than one. Anti-money laundering is also moving up the company agenda at almost three quarters (73%) of financial services companies.

More Banking Executives View Fintechs as Partners in Economist Impact Report on Digital Competition in Global Finance Commissioned by WSO2

London, UK – 11th May 2022 – In a global survey of 300 C-suite banking industry executives, 54% say their financial institutions have faced greater competition over the past three years from digital alternatives while 47% of UK respondents found this to be the case. However, these executives also indicate that they are better positioned to compete. Notably, 85% of respondents reported that they have, to some extent or more, the necessary technological tools to create new digital products and services. This rises to 90% for UK respondents.