Meme stocks and other thematic exchange traded funds (ETFs) have recently made significant gains. What is a meme stock? A meme stock is a stock that has gone viral and gained an online following via social media and other digital platforms. These communities hype the stocks by discussing them online and using their own platforms […]
Due to the cost-of-living crisis spurred by the war in Ukraine, energy prices are soaring. Because of this, the British government has decided to use a £5 billion windfall tax on oil and gas companies. What is a windfall tax? The gas and oil industries have thrived during this period of strife and are reporting […]
On July 8 of this year, the European Central Bank (ECB) released its first climate risk stress test. The report showed that banks within the euro zone have not incorporated sufficient climate risk into their internal models and frameworks for stress-testing. This has worked to reaffirm the fact that banks will need to improve their […]
The EU has agreed to a new set of regulations that will help control cryptocurrencies. What are the new rules? The markets in crypto assets (MiCA) law will protect the market against manipulation and abuse. It will mandate that crypto service providers receive approval to offer services across the EU from a national authority. It […]
The invasion of Russia in February has made gas prices for power plants reach record levels. This has prompted governments and companies around the world to expedite their embrace of renewable energy sources. Portugal is no exception. In fact, the country is leading the global shift away from fossil fuels and towards energies like wind […]
Just how harmful is it to the environment? Cryptocurrency is perhaps one of the most intriguing and unpredictable investments to date. It is an exceptionally volatile market backed by some of the most influential people in the world. Despite its popularity, many may be unaware of exactly how crypto coins are created through a process […]
Aviation is a fast-growing source of emissions, and it is one of the most difficult to control. The airline industry pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, this will be a challenge, as it will take until the 2040s for a significant number of electric and hydrogen aircrafts to be in operation. […]
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The recent regulatory and environmental concerns surrounding Bitcoin could pave a rocky road ahead for the future of digital currencies. Can this asset class fit into the increasing demand for sustainable investing? A feature article by Wealth Manager & Network Recruitment Consultant, Johanna O’Brien As financial advisors, it’s important that we keep abreast of the […]