Banking Stories

Aegor was mysteriously transported to Westeros and forced to join the Night's Watch. Struggling to survive in the brutal north, he knows the legends of the White Walkers are true and senses their imminent return. As the realm edges toward chaos, Aegor must choose between escaping his fate or standing against the coming apocalypse. #No Cheats #Slow-Paced

Almost everyone on the planet is five times wealthier than their ancestors only 50 years ago. This astonishing phenomenon has also improved health, education, and longevity. The average life span increased from about 40 years to more than 80 and the average world income from less than $3 to more than $33 per person per day (and to $140 per day in some countries). The cause; an explosive growth in ideas and productivity. Of all work in 1850, 80% no longer exists. Think of electricity, railways, automobiles, aircraft, satellites, radio, telephones, cell (mobile) phones, TV, computers, the Internet and nuclear power. Today, each farmer in the USA feeds 300 people whereas 200 years ago 4 out of 5 Americans worked in agriculture. In 1900 farm workers were still 40% of the work force; while in 2016 they were less than 2%. Bill Gates and Paul Allen started the Microsoft Corporation in 1975 thereby creating three billionaires and about 12,000 millionaires among Microsoft employees. $1000 worth of Microsoft (MSFT) shares in 1986 were worth $2,800,000 in 2025. In 2016, shares of Nvidia (NVDA) were $1.32 adjusted for stock splits. In 2025 one share could be sold for $170. A $1000 investment in 2016 would have returned about $129,000 in 2025. Okay, so how do you start GETTING RICH? It is very simple. Few of us have the talent or tenacity to start a new business, but now it is easy to buy publicly traded shares of businesses that grow steadily and create wealth in the process. You might as well buy a small share and watch it grow. Get rich slowly by investing a regular amount of your income in a diverse range of companies and re-investing all interest, dividends and capital gains and holding for many years. You will first need to choose an on-line stock broker and set up an account. They all operate much like banks as they are legally required to know their clients and must report to government tax collectors on any income to your account.

Inaugurated in 2001 and with its headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, Hefestos Capital stands as a significant player in the realm of investment banking. The firm, taking its name from the Greek deity of fire and craftsmanship, encapsulates a culture of innovation and steadfast commitment to enriching its clients and investors. Throughout its journey, the company has developed a unique position and cultivated an enviable reputation as a dependable consultant and collaborator in corporate finance. Central to the achievements of the company is its eclectic, globally-oriented team of professionals and expert advisors. Boasting rich experience and an intricate understanding of the burgeoning markets in Europe, Asia, and Africa, the team has adeptly handled various sectors, including retail, oil & gas, FMCG, financial services, industrials, and energy. This comprehensive approach enables it to furnish tailored, independent strategic guidance that meets the specific needs of its clients. The ethos of the firm transcends advisory roles, extending to its principal investments. It is dedicated to fostering mutually beneficial relationships for all stakeholders, solidifying its esteemed status as a favored partner and counterpart. This acclaim mirrors its unwavering commitment to transparency, fairness, and upholding the highest ethical standards in its business endeavors. Two decades ago, in 2001, the company was established as a luminary in financial acumen, navigating the dynamic shifts of the financial landscape. The firm set forth with an ambition to offer specialized and independent strategic counsel, aiding clients in realizing their financial objectives. From the beginning, it has balanced a passion for value creation with the meticulousness necessary for managing complex financial operations. Hefestos Capital's influence spans continents, offering services to clients in Europe and the Middle East.

The internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that enables the sharing of information and communication across vast distances. It has revolutionized the way we access and exchange information, conduct business, connect with others, and engage in various activities. Here are some key aspects and benefits of the internet:

The Excellent Debut Book From Two of the Funniest People on the Internet! If you like tongue in cheek and ironic British humour, then this book has it in spades... Kev and Steve met on their first day at university in 2009. The conversation went something like this: Steve: “Hi, I’m Richard.” Kev: “I already know a Richard, I’m going to call you Steve.” Steve: “OK” Within a year, they’d started the Best Thing From Podcast because a man named Allen claimed to have the best potatoes in Lincolnshire (he didn’t). In Best Thing From - Volume 1, Kev and Steve irreverently tackle topics ranging from Crisps to Doctor Who and passing through Twitter, Football, Banking and lots more on the way. We'll be releasing a chapter every Wednesday and Sunday here on Wattpad. If you can't wait to get your hands on the next chapter, the whole book is available to download for free on Amazon, where you can also find the next two books in the series.

Neobanking, also known as digital banking or challenger banking, has emerged as a transformative force in the financial sector, offering merchants a fresh perspective on achieving digital financial success.

Want to know more about economics? You should, because it affects literally everything in your life and the lives of others in a myriad of ways. I'm putting together an explanation of terms and ways of thinking as well as my own personal thoughts on how things should be gone about. This will not be written like a textbook, more like I'm sitting you down and explaining this over a joint and a glass of vodka.

John Francis, a reputed though no longer very young Irish professor of economics, acting as an advisor to a City of London bank, meets a much younger woman in Moscow. Ekaterina Tumanova, an expert in contemporary art at an internationally respected auction house in Moscow, lives with Alena, her six-year-old daughter. There is an instant attraction, but the problem is how to reconcile two very different lives, he from a wealthy upper class Dublin background, and she trying to rebuild her life after the death of her husband, killed by a roadside bomb in Chechnya. Against the background of Vladimir Putin's Russia and a world of City bankers and oligarchs they try to make a new life together.