5% of the world’s population owns Twitter, but only 3% of its users.In the US, Facebook, which is the most popular social network, is the second most popular, with 12.2% of US residents using it.But Twitter is different.The company was founded in 2008 by four friends in Brooklyn, New York, but has since grown to…
Month: September 2021
Federal Reserve to recommend loosening rules on banks with private health care intermediaries
The Federal Reserve on Thursday will recommend loosing rules on bank intermediaries and other private health insurance intermediaries to allow for the use of some new risk management tools to protect consumers from potential financial harm from financial institutions.The announcement was made at the annual meeting of the Federal Reserve Board, which is composed of…
How to use a sales job to land a marketing job: Learn the tricks
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since the internet revolution.But it’s true: there’s now a lot more content out there for people to read, discover and share.In fact, this year’s Google Trends has a massive amount of content for marketers to sift through.So what are some of the tricks you can use to…
How to protect your assets against ATM fraud
In an effort to combat the growing ATM fraud epidemic, there are a number of financial intermediaries which will provide you with the necessary protection if your financial assets are stolen.One of the best ways to protect yourself against this problem is to create an automated withdrawal limit, which will ensure that your funds are…
How much money are the US government and the banks really earning?
With the financial system in chaos, it’s easy to see why the US is worried about the impact of the debt ceiling.In a report published Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the CBO estimates that the government would owe $10.4 trillion if Congress doesn’t raise the debt limit by midnight on Thursday.The government would…
The key ingredients to a great HMD brand guide
By definition, an HMD’s primary business is the manufacture and sale of the device.However, many HMDs also have a niche or complementary business where they offer a different kind of product, such as a VR headset or a healthcare service, and their platform is the key ingredient for the product’s success.The HMD platform has to…
The new MTV: A series that follows teenagers as they make their way through the world
In the first episode of the MTV series The Future Is Here, the teenage kids are stranded on a remote island with no internet and no phone service.They are unable to use their phones, and the island is completely out of communication.They have no one to talk to and no one else to trust.In a…
‘Bury the baby’ in a new era of ‘free-flow’ internet
Amid a sea of corporate-sponsored advertisements for its latest mobile phone, Nokia is putting its own spin on the idea of ‘burying the baby’.The Finnish handset maker unveiled its new Nokia Free-Flow mobile phone in Singapore this week, with a price tag that is expected to be more than double the price of the first-generation…
Manhunt underway for alleged Russian spies inside the White House
A Russian spy working for President Donald Trump has been apprehended at the White Trump residence, according to multiple news outlets.The FBI is leading the investigation, CNN reports, citing unnamed officials.CNN adds that it’s not clear if the Russian spy was working for Trump or his campaign.Officials have said they are investigating whether Russia meddled…
Which financial intermediary is the most dangerous?
More than a third of Australians have heard of the term “fintech”, and some think they’re dangerous.But according to the Financial Conduct Authority, the term can also be applied to a range of financial institutions.“The word ‘fintechnical’ is commonly used in the financial services industry and the broader financial services sector to describe a group…