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Prince William charity invests with bank tied to dirty fuels

Prince William's conservation charity invests in companies tied to fossil fuels and palm oil.

Climate

These 10 finance firms alone own half of all future carbon emissions

Governments and investment managers wield a huge amount of power over fossil fuel firms, and could force them to transition faster.

Money

Can the US dollar be toppled as the world's premier reserve currency?

The power of the dollar as the world’s premier reserve currency gives the US far-reaching advantages over its rivals. But with Russia and other BRICS nations signalling their intention to challenge this power, is it under threat?

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How to fund a startup and stay afloat

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Around 20% of small businesses fail in their first year. Here are guidelines for staying afloat, from how to secure funding to investment pitfalls to avoid

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Real Economy

EU energy plan: cut Russian fossil fuels, speed up green transition

In partnership with The European Commission

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.

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.

Tech 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.

Green News

Euroviews. 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.

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.

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.

Green News

Euroviews. 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.

Tech 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.

Europe News

Brussels wants to help EU countries with defence spending

The EU treaties forbid the Commission from financing military projects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Dubai Annual Investment Meeting aims for sustainable growth

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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.

Real Economy

Europe rethinking its rules on government debt

In partnership with The European Commission

The EU is rethinking the rules on public spending, debt and investment that will shape the future of Europe’s economy.

Focus

South Africa calls for investment to boost economic transformation

In partnership with Brand South Africa

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.