real economy EU energy plan: cut Russian fossil fuels, speed up green transition The pressure is on Europe to end its dependency on Russian fossil fuels, but how realistic are the EU's plans to achieve this by 2027? To find out, Real Economy visits several solar parks in Spain and speaks to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson. 06/07/2022
Money How can investors best deal with crypto turbulence? No matter what your personal stance on crypto is, the key to handling extreme market moves is having a plan in place, say these experts. 30/06/2022
Biztech news European entrepreneurs launch €250 million fund for tech start-ups Plural is an investment platform “by founders, for founders” that aims to disrupt the way Europe’s tech sector is funded. 28/06/2022
Green Opinion The truth behind the EU Taxonomy: What counts as green investing? The EU’s Taxonomy Regulation first began in 2018 as a framework for facilitating sustainable investment. But it's since become controversial. 14/06/2022
Start me up Steven Bartlett gives advice to startups on growth and scaling up Since the WeWork story highlighted the risks of rapid business growth, the benefits of scaling up without excessive investment are appealing to startups. 13/06/2022
Money Europe’s Nasdaq? Euronext tries to boost its tech companies Euronext's 'Tech Leaders' initiative will help Europe’s top listed tech companies raise their international profile and support those looking to join the stock exchange. 07/06/2022
Green Opinion Water is key to our economic future so why aren’t we investing in it? World Resources Institute President and CEO Ani Dasgupta, and WaterAid UK Chief Executive Tim Wainwright share why they think water is not only an essential investment but an economically-sound one too. 30/05/2022
Biztech news Crypto crash: Terra 2.0 launches but tanks after take-off “Terra 2.0 is coming,” the company announced last week after Luna's collapse rattled crypto markets. 26/05/2022
Europe News Brussels wants to help EU countries with defence spending The EU treaties forbid the Commission from financing military projects. 18/05/2022
Money Will Ethereum's delayed merge keep it from overtaking Bitcoin? The number two crypto was meant to undergo an historic "merge" in June. Some said it would push Ethereum's value past Bitcoin. But it's late. 26/04/2022
Green News Your pension is fuelling deforestation, a shocking new report reveals The Make My Money Matter campaign has revealed that £2 (€2.40) in every £10 (€12.01) of an average British pension, is linked to the destruction of forest areas across the globe. 13/04/2022
Green News Fossil fuel firms set to spend almost €1trn on new oil and gas by 2030 Despite backing Paris Agreement goals, 20 of the world’s biggest companies are investing in new oil and gas fields in the next decade. 12/04/2022
Green News All the new oil and gas projects approved since IPCC report Despite the latest UN climate report calling for an end to fossil fuels, new projects to feed the global demand for gas and oil have been approved. 10/04/2022
Business Line Dubai Annual Investment Meeting aims for sustainable growth The Dubai Annual Investment Meeting is a global exchange for international investment. Business Line looks at the main themes which dominated this year's event and finds out how Ireland is hoping for a boost in tourism from the UAE. 08/04/2022
real economy Europe rethinking its rules on government debt The EU is rethinking the rules on public spending, debt and investment that will shape the future of Europe’s economy. 06/04/2022
focus South Africa calls for investment to boost economic transformation Focus travels to Johannesburg for the South Africa Investment Conference, as Africa's most industrialised and advanced economy attempts to showcase its comparative advantages and woo investment. 30/03/2022
Money UK tightens rules on 'misleading and irresponsible' crypto ads Adverts for crypto assets and exchanges will have to display warnings about financial risk and highlight that the industry is unregulated in Britain. 22/03/2022
Money Crypto investors risk losing everything, EU regulators warn The unregulated crypto industry is a risky place for investors, three of the European Union's financial regulators warned. 17/03/2022
Biztech news These are Europe’s next 100 unicorns, according to VivaTech Most of the European start-ups aiming to be valued at more than $1 billion are in the UK, France and Germany, according to the list. 16/03/2022
Biztech news Intel to build a new €17 billion chip manufacturing hub in Germany The US chipmaker plans to invest over €80 billion in Europe in the next decade to ease a global shortage of semiconductors. 15/03/2022
Experiences How investors took over a Caribbean island to create a micronation The purchase of Coffee Caye in Belize was born out of years of eccentric and extreme travel by a group of global travellers. 14/03/2022
Money Crypto war: As Russian rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin rises As missiles pummel Ukraine and financial sanctions slam Russia, people on both sides of the war are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies. 02/03/2022
Green News Which UK bank is cutting out oil and gas from its loan portfolio? Total lending to the sector now makes up just 0.7% of its loan book. 21/02/2022
Living Why 'greening' your pension could be essential to fight climate change Switching to a sustainable pension may be a more effective way of cutting your carbon footprint than not flying. 15/02/2022
Green News €4 trillion in EU funds branded 'sustainable', but is it greenwashing? There are 'light green' funds with limited claims to sustainability and more climate-focused 'dark green' products. 08/02/2022
Travel News Could a ‘Golden Visa’ offer you a ticket to a new life in Europe? These residency schemes are increasingly popular for people looking to move to EU countries. 04/01/2022
