Nicole Garcia Merida

Feb 14, 2025 | moneyweek.com | Henry Sandercock |Rebekah Evans |Katie Williams |Nicole Garcia Merida

Isa revolution – or damp squib? FeaturesThe Lifetime Isa, designed for the big life events of buying your first home and retiring, launches soon. John Stepek looks at how it works, and whether it’s any good. By John StepekPublished 23 February 17

Aug 14, 2024 | moneyweek.com | Nicole Garcia Merida

King Charles banknotes entered circulation in early June, following the release of coins, stamps, and passports. Now, the rarest of these notes have raised nearly a million pounds for different charities. Spink & Sons held four auctions for £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes alongside the Bank of England’s chief cashier and executive director of banking Sarah John over the summer. The notes sold for £914,127, and the proceeds will be split between ten different charities.

Aug 13, 2024 | moneyweek.com | Nicole Garcia Merida

Wages are rising at their slowest pace since summer 2022, data from the Office for National Statistics showed, indicating inflation might be slowing as one of its biggest drivers gives up ground. Average pay excluding bonuses climbed 5.4% in the three months to June, falling from 5.7% on an annual basis between March and May.

Jun 20, 2024 | smartbrief.com | Nicole Garcia Merida

Has the City of London had its day? Much has been said about the demise of what was once thought of as the most important financial hub – and certainly, it has faced many challenges. Brexit, the pandemic, regulatory challenges, all of these things have prompted many to ascertain the City of London is not what it once was. But according to the audience at the final panel of the Futures Industry Association’s International Derivatives Expo, this isn’t true.

Jun 19, 2024 | smartbrief.com | Nicole Garcia Merida

5 min read FinanceModern Money Digital assets and regulatory changes were the main items on the agenda on Day One of Futures Indsutry Association’s International Derivatives Expo in London. FIA president and CEO Walt Lukken kicked the conference off, touching on themes the market is familiar with but still adapting to.