What caught my eye this week. A nice coincidence saw Joe Wiggins at the Behavioural Investment blog write about the downsides of friction-free investing in the same week that Freetrade was acquired by IG Group. IG does offer share trading, but it’s still known primarily as a spreadbetting firm. And while I’d argue Freetrade – … Read more
Press release from PA Business Central on November 29, 2024 ClearWater Conservancy has been awarded $2,000,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the ClearWater Community Conservation Center Ecotourism, Agritourism, and Agribusiness Hub project. The project includes construction of a new, 9,350-square-foot community center in Centre County, which will serve as a community space and … Read more
The motor finance industry has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, and the latest review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aims to clarify historic car loan commission practices. With FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi at the helm, the investigation reveals issues regarding how car loans were incentivised and whether consumers were treated fairly. … Read more
