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When it comes to real estate investments, rental yield - defined as the annual return from renting out a property - is a critical metric. Higher rental yields indicate better returns on investment, crucial for any savvy investor. To illustrate, let's break down the numbers: purchasing a property for €500,000 and earning a monthly rent of €2,000 (or €24,000 annually) results in a gross annual rental yield of 4.8%. After accounting for taxes and other administrative expenses, the net yield will be lower. Consider Maria, an astute investor aiming to maximise her rental income in the European prop...
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Dutch Central Bank President Klaas Knot emphasised the likelihood of a June European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut and the critical need for deeper capital market integration to unlock the full potential of Europe's single market. Speaking at a high-level forum in Amsterdam hosted by the Foreign Bankers Association, where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was also featured, Knot indicated that Frankfurt is prepared to "gradually take its foot off the brake" based on supportive economic data. "If the incoming data confirms the current trends, it would be appropriate to start reducing restrictio...
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You can now listen to ‘Nature’ on all major music streaming platforms. From Pink Floyd to the Beatles, natural sounds have been enhancing music forever. A new initiative will recognise nature as an official artist meaning singers, songwriters and bands who use these sounds can choose to add it as a featured artist. Some of their profits from streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music will then be shared with environmental causes. Revenue from tracks that feature nature will go towards supporting biodiversity protection and conservation projects as part of the Sounds Right initiative from...
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The fourth Bitcoin halving event is almost upon us with, if history is any indicator, the cryptocurrency likely to see a post-halving surge. Bitcoin halving is an event that takes place approximately every four years, which sees the number of bitcoins released as mining rewards decrease by 50%. Currently the Bitcoin reward is 6.25 BTC. However, after the fourth halving, the reward will fall to 3.125 BTC. As a result, the amount of Bitcoins in circulation becomes even scarcer, causing a surge in demand amongst investors. This is mainly because Bitcoin has a finite supply, with only a maximum of...
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A more bankless society is on the horizon, where self-custody and innovative technologies grant individuals greater control and efficiency. Gnosis Pay's VISA debit cards, linked to a self-custodial wallet, not to a bank deposit, is the latest case in point, showcasing a move toward more independence from traditional banks and bank deposits. The banking industry, led by giants like JP Morgan, is at a crossroads, facing the dawn of the web3 era. While JP Morgan's recent exploration of deposit tokens represents a nod to the future, it predominantly aims to cement the status quo, preserving the he...
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There are a number of different reasons why people don’t invest their money. Perhaps you think you’re not wealthy enough, you’re worried about the risk, or you simply lack the confidence to get going. Although embarking on an investment journey can feel overwhelming, it’s an important step to securing your financial future, and it’s perfectly fine to start small. Yes, investing may sound - and can be - risky, but you should also remember that it can also serve as a shield against inflation. This is because, unlike savings, investments can grow alongside rising prices. BondsThe finance world is...
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PR company Reboot Online crunched the numbers from datasets of 32 European countries and found Norway is the best European country for females to work. The Scandinavian country snagged the top spot based on data from the European Institute for Gender Quality (EIGC) and the World Economic Forum. Criteria is based on each country’s amount of 16–65-year-old women employed, the quality of maternity leave, how many females are in positions of power, and other factors. Where in Europe do you pay the highest capital gains tax?The ranking - Norway leadsNorway scored a 7.1 out of 10 in the analysis, tr...
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen ‘Crypto-King’, as he was once known, was sentenced to 25-years in prison for defrauding customers and investors of his now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. Thursday’s ruling shows how the legal system is trying to clamp down on crypto scams. But while the sentencing serves as a warning to the industry, it is uncertain if it will be a watershed moment that cleans up crypto. Bankman-Fried was cherished in the industry and went from having his face on the cover of Fortune magazine in September 2022, as head of the world’s biggest crypto exchange, to being sat in a court...
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In the heart of Madrid's exclusive Salamanca district, on Calle de Alcalá, a two-bedroom en-suite apartment of just over 80 square meters has just come on the market. Decorated by Nordic Standard and priced at over one million euros, it will not remain on sale for long. Homes like these have become the most sought-after assets by wealthy Latin Americans, who are transforming Madrid into a new Miami, both in terms of residence and investment destination. Watch the video in the player above to find out more.
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The Royal Mint has unveiled its latest collectable Star Wars coins and bullion bars following the success of its first Star Wars coin series. Series two will spotlight the franchise’s iconic vehicles: The Millennium Falcon and TIE Fighter, X-Wing, and Death Star II, due later this year. The four coins were designed by Royal Mint product designer, Ffion Gwillim, who also designed the Harry Potter coin collection.
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