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The collapse of Credit Suisse and several US banks earlier this year has once again revealed the instability of the global banking system. Despite being forced to build up more robust reserves, bank capital is still only a fraction of the amount they loan out, and if a bank does collapse they won’t be able…

Interest rates rose again last week for the twelfth time in 17 months, cementing an end to a decade of near-zero rates and loose monetary policy. So, what does it mean, for investors, homeowners, people with credit-card debt, savers, spenders and anyone with assets or liabilities worried about their future?

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC’s) are gaining in popularity, impacting global economies and blockchain technology. Learn what CBDC’s are, how they bridge the gap between traditional currencies and cryptocurrencies, and their potential implications for economic privacy.

What could Physical Gold and Silver investment offer your investment portfolio?

Yet another rate hike is piling further pressure on the property market and homeowners, contributing to a 343% increase in people buying physical gold bullion (bars and coins) over the last week (compared to the weekly average over the last 12 months). Josh Saul, CEO of gold investment firm The Pure Gold Company said: “The…

When it comes to retirement planning, it’s never too early to save, and never too late either. Self-invested personal pensions allow you to control your investments, and in the current volatile and inflationary environment you need a balanced portfolio with safe-haven assets like gold.

We explore the definition of fiat currency and what smart investors need to know about it.

The Pure Gold Company When looking into gold investments, you’ll often see gold prices expressed as a “spot price”, but when purchasing gold for investment you may find that prices are higher. So what exactly is the gold “spot price”? The Gold spot price is the common standard price for a set quantity (usually an…

Exchange-Traded Funds or ETFs are a unique investment vehicle. They combine the diversification of a mutual fund with the trading flexibility of stocks. Discover how ETFs work, what they have to offer investors, and some pros and cons to consider before investing in them.

The recent collapse of yet another crypto exchange has sent investors looking for safety and security in physical gold.