Trust Wallet, the leading self-custody Web3 wallet with over 140 million users globally, has unveiled its latest brand film titled “In Freedom We Trust.” The film underscores the empowering benefits of cryptocurrency, focusing on themes of financial freedom, ownership, and self-custody. In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, Trust Wallet positions itself at the forefront of digital asset management. The brand film serves as both a celebration and a call to action, encouraging viewers to reconsider their approach to ownership—from personal data to financial assets. It invites audiences to take full control of their financial futures through Trust Wallet’s Web3 platform.…
Author: Helen Rourke
Helen Rourke
Helen Rourke trained as a chartered accountant and spent fourteen years in financial services before starting to write. She qualified at a mid-tier firm, moved in-house to a media company's finance team, and spent her last years as a finance director at a creative agency, which gave her an unusual vantage point on both sides of the balance sheet. She writes about personal finance, tax, pensions, and the money questions people ask at dinner parties but never ask their accountant. She explains numbers without condescension and has no interest in making simple things sound complicated. Helen lives in North London. She files her own tax return on the first day it opens and considers this a character flaw.
Following the recent decision by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abandon the planned £86,000 cap on lifetime personal care costs, attention has shifted to how the government may seek to reform the sector. A new study by retirement specialist Just Group has revealed public opinion on potential changes to social care, suggesting that voters favour different measures. The research, conducted prior to the General Election, surveyed public attitudes towards various reforms, including the care cap that was initially set to be introduced by the previous Conservative government in October 2025. Instead, a significant portion of respondents said they believed increasing the…
As 2024 progresses, alternative lenders face a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities, demanding strategic adjustments to effectively support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Douglas Grant, Managing Director at Conister Bank, highlights five key considerations for alternative lenders navigating this evolving environment. 1. Impact of Rising Living Costs The expiration of long-term fixed mortgages set before the COVID-19 pandemic is set to impact nearly 40% of UK households. With elevated interest rates increasing monthly expenses, consumer spending is expected to tighten. This shift could adversely affect SMEs by reducing discretionary spending. Alternative lenders must adapt by revising lending criteria and…
The winners of the 7th annual Global Forex Awards – Retail have been announced, recognising the top innovators and service providers in the retail forex trading industry. Organised by Holiston Media, this year’s awards were the largest yet, with more than 50 winners named across global and regional categories. The awards celebrate businesses that are pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in retail forex trading, both globally and in specific regions such as Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The awards are voted for by forex traders and honour brokers and firms that excel in areas such…
