One of the reasons the market is “cheering” any hint of a potential end to the lockdown is the hope of limiting the damage to the real economy caused by COVID-19. Developed world governments decided to go into lockdown knowing that it may cause the deepest recession we have…
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Specialist Business Programme to Help SMEs
Cranfield University’s Business Growth Programme (BGP) is offering free virtual workshops and drop-in clinics with business counsellors to help SMEs triage and stabilise their organisations. The programme has been reshaped and launched online as the BGP Response Programme to support SMEs, offering structure and guidance during…
Covid-19 : The Biggest Cyber Security Threat to Hit Businesses
Securely authenticating employees working remotely is becoming critical to business continuity. The COVID-19 outbreak is forcing millions of employees to work from home. This means countless organisations are faced with a unique challenge: how to keep as many business-critical functions running as possible whilst maintaining adequate security. Phishing attacks have…
Norwegian Banks Well Placed to Deal with Covid-19 and Falling Oil Prices
Norwegian banks look well placed to deal with the twin challenge of falling oil prices and a Covid-19 related contraction of GDP, thanks to their solid earnings capabilities and sound solvency positions. “With their solid profitability and sound solvency positions, Norwegian banks have capacity to absorb higher loan losses and…
‘Coronomics’: How a Pandemic Can Impact World Economics
In response to the developing coronavirus pandemic, Professor Miltos Makris of the University of Kent’s School of Economics explains the current and potential implications for the world economy. Explainer: covid-19 and Worldwide Recession ‘The almost simultaneous lockdown of several countries will have a major negative impact on economic activity…
ARTCELS Release of Additional Art Investment Shares
Following the hugely successful launch and the complete sell-out of their initial share offering, digital art investments platform, ARTCELS, today announces they will release 400 additional shares on 8 April 2020, amid plans to create bespoke virtual art experiences that allow shareholders enjoy their art assets from the safety of…