Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

What are stablecoins and are they a risky venture?
Investment Advice

What are stablecoins and are they a risky venture?

Are they a threat to the stability of the economy? h2What do stablecoins serve as?/h2 As digital tokens that operate on publ...

AJ Bell: an affordable, high-quality British fintech
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AJ Bell: an affordable, high-quality British fintech

It's been ten years since I started following the financial technology (fintech) industry. Three major changes seem to be taking place, i...

Why does the Mansion House speech matter to you, and what is it?
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Why does the Mansion House speech matter to you, and what is it?

We examine potential announcements and their potential financial impact. It is anticipated that the chancellor will introduce the...

How private markets can benefit retail investors with the aid of semi-liquid funds
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How private markets can benefit retail investors with the aid of semi-liquid funds

Another option for wealthy and well-experienced investors are semi-liquid funds. Opportunities are enticing in private markets. P...

Is it possible for Reeves to bring about the cultural change required to encourage savers to begin investing through cash ISA changes?
Personal Finance

Is it possible for Reeves to bring about the cultural change required to encourage savers to begin investing through cash ISA changes?

For months, savers have been left in a state of uncertainty. Will the cash ISA remain in place or will it be modified? The Treasu...

The benefits of reinvesting dividends, which could increase your wealth by thousands
Investments

The benefits of reinvesting dividends, which could increase your wealth by thousands

Reinvesting dividends is a reliable method of increasing returns and raising the likelihood of long-term, disproportionate gains from you...

How to locate proactive fund managers who are worth the investment
Investments

How to locate proactive fund managers who are worth the investment

The debate over whether to be active or passive has been going on for the last twenty years. Fees are by far the largest problem with act...

Should you invest in Dunelm? It has performed well and appears to be reasonably priced
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Should you invest in Dunelm? It has performed well and appears to be reasonably priced

Big retailers are having a hard time right now. They face challenges from the cost of living, the state of the world economy, and growing...

Is investing in real estate still as safe as buying a home? Why the golden age might be coming to an end
Investments

Is investing in real estate still as safe as buying a home? Why the golden age might be coming to an end

New research asserts that younger investors and homeowners have lost out on the real estate boom and are no longer able to depend on risi...

Will the UK's feudal system be abolished as a result of leasehold reforms?
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Will the UK's feudal system be abolished as a result of leasehold reforms?

According to Simon Wilson, the time is right. h2Leasehold: What is it?/h2 Almost all apartments in England and Wales are own...

OpenAI and Microsoft's collaboration is in jeopardy
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OpenAI and Microsoft's collaboration is in jeopardy

How do the two groups fare now? The partnership between Microsoft and ChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, has been "one of the most s...

Will Aim be able to make up lost ground?
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Will Aim be able to make up lost ground?

Will there be a change? Not many are celebrating the 30th anniversary of London's Aim market. According to Richard Evans of Fidel...