Spanish Banks in Cyclical Sweet Spot

Spanish banks are among the most profitable in Europe. Legacy asset-quality problems are by-and-large dealt with, a lower cost of risk is resulting in improved bottom lines and synergies from in-process consolidation are keeping cost-income ratios low. Spanish banks are among the most profitable in Europe, according to ECB data.

Bitcoin Busted: It’s a No From Brits For Cryptocurrency Investments

IW Capital has launched its nationally representative attitudinal survey into cryptocurrencies and how they compare – as an investment opportunity – to traditional and alternative investments. As Bitcoin reaches its 10th year since its launch announcement by Satoshi Nakamoto, IW Capital has commissioned a national representative piece of research,…

First US Dollar Deal Takes Off For Paragon Aviation Finance

Paragon’s Aviation Finance division has spread its wings to include access to dollar funding. The first deal of its kind secured a $7.9 million loan for Zenith Aviation, based at Kent’s Biggin Hill Airport, enabling the business to buy another Learjet 75 to add to its fleet. Zenith Aviation, the…

Cryptocurrency Collusion

History has shown, market manipulation is nothing new but lack of regulation makes cryptocurrency even more volatile to such dark forces. The US authorities are increasingly venturing into cryptocurrencies regulation and, following the announcement of a US Justice Department investigation into price manipulation in cryptocurrency markets; its price fell by…