We wrap up another week with a selection of our editors’ favourite stories and reading recommendations.
Finance Magnates
As Friday descends on us, our contributing editors once again divert their attention away from the hectic newsdesk with some of their favourite stories from the press during the past week, this time relating to money matters.
Victor Golovtchenko kicks off with a focus on Norway's sovereign wealth fund...
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy $130 billion worth of stocks. The move shifts the country’s coffers heavily into higher risk territory with its stocks portfolio to amount to 75 percent of the $860 billion total.
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
The move is yet another nail in the coffin of the long-running sovereign bond market bull run.
With an average return of 8.25 percent over the past 10 years, Norway can afford two consecutive years of withdrawals to fill the country’s budget hole that opened due to lower oil prices.
Wallets are Overrated
For many this holiday season, a new wallet may be the perfect gift idea for your friend, son, or man in your life – not so in Venezuela, where the rampant inflation of the bolivar is forcing individuals to walk around with a flush stock of cash on hand.
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
The oil-dependent country has faced a pretty tough year with its economy nearly cratering on the falling prices of crude. For much of the world, the word Venezuela invokes images of runs on grocery stores, bare shelves, and stacks of worthless cash. 100 bolivars are worth approximately $0.05 in the country, with inflation slated to reach 720% by year’s end.
With such an inflated currency, it’s a tall order to find individuals using wallets in the streets of Caracas. According to a recent article on the Washington Post, the new medium of transport for carrying around cash has become handbags, money belts, and in most cases backpacks.
Such a devalued currency also has further reaching consequences, namely in regard to executing even basic purchases, such as food and cigarettes, as well as the impracticality of such services as taxis. Even a trip to a local ATM has become a logistical nightmare, with only $5 from the machine producing at least 100 notes.
This is also sure to be an issue in a country already known for its crime, with visible stacks of cash no doubt presenting the perfect motivation for would-be criminals or thieves.
A Game Changer for the Unbanked?
Around 2 billion people worldwide, more than a quarter of the global population, don’t own a bank account. The reason for this is obviously the lack of infrastructure and technological solutions to establish banks in some parts of the developing world.
However, in many cases, it’s also a matter of creditworthiness. Assessing the creditworthiness of a lender is a key feature in the financial industry, not to mention the banking sector.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
In the developing world, creditworthiness is a very complicated assignment. The main reason for it is the lack of documentation on the financial activity of a person or a small business.
Recently, another form of credit scoring has emerged – analysis of one’s mobile activity.
According to an article published on Bloomberg this week, your "relationship” with your mobile phone says a lot about your attitude towards lending, and most importantly repaying. Apparently, there is a correlation between economic activity and mobile usage which may be good news for both the developing world and the financial industry.....read the full story here.
We conclude another week of stories that our editors are reading. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own. We look forward to hearing your opinions!
As Friday descends on us, our contributing editors once again divert their attention away from the hectic newsdesk with some of their favourite stories from the press during the past week, this time relating to money matters.
Victor Golovtchenko kicks off with a focus on Norway's sovereign wealth fund...
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy $130 billion worth of stocks. The move shifts the country’s coffers heavily into higher risk territory with its stocks portfolio to amount to 75 percent of the $860 billion total.
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
The move is yet another nail in the coffin of the long-running sovereign bond market bull run.
With an average return of 8.25 percent over the past 10 years, Norway can afford two consecutive years of withdrawals to fill the country’s budget hole that opened due to lower oil prices.
Wallets are Overrated
For many this holiday season, a new wallet may be the perfect gift idea for your friend, son, or man in your life – not so in Venezuela, where the rampant inflation of the bolivar is forcing individuals to walk around with a flush stock of cash on hand.
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
The oil-dependent country has faced a pretty tough year with its economy nearly cratering on the falling prices of crude. For much of the world, the word Venezuela invokes images of runs on grocery stores, bare shelves, and stacks of worthless cash. 100 bolivars are worth approximately $0.05 in the country, with inflation slated to reach 720% by year’s end.
With such an inflated currency, it’s a tall order to find individuals using wallets in the streets of Caracas. According to a recent article on the Washington Post, the new medium of transport for carrying around cash has become handbags, money belts, and in most cases backpacks.
Such a devalued currency also has further reaching consequences, namely in regard to executing even basic purchases, such as food and cigarettes, as well as the impracticality of such services as taxis. Even a trip to a local ATM has become a logistical nightmare, with only $5 from the machine producing at least 100 notes.
This is also sure to be an issue in a country already known for its crime, with visible stacks of cash no doubt presenting the perfect motivation for would-be criminals or thieves.
A Game Changer for the Unbanked?
Around 2 billion people worldwide, more than a quarter of the global population, don’t own a bank account. The reason for this is obviously the lack of infrastructure and technological solutions to establish banks in some parts of the developing world.
However, in many cases, it’s also a matter of creditworthiness. Assessing the creditworthiness of a lender is a key feature in the financial industry, not to mention the banking sector.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
In the developing world, creditworthiness is a very complicated assignment. The main reason for it is the lack of documentation on the financial activity of a person or a small business.
Recently, another form of credit scoring has emerged – analysis of one’s mobile activity.
According to an article published on Bloomberg this week, your "relationship” with your mobile phone says a lot about your attitude towards lending, and most importantly repaying. Apparently, there is a correlation between economic activity and mobile usage which may be good news for both the developing world and the financial industry.....read the full story here.
We conclude another week of stories that our editors are reading. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own. We look forward to hearing your opinions!
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
