Rising costs are the greatest challenge facing small businesses around the world, according to the latest Global Business Monitor study from global SME partner, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) and global leader in trade credit insurance Euler Hermes. Findings of the research, based on a survey of more than 2,300 SMEs in 13 countries across Asia, […]
Property developers say the Midlands Engine is a shot in the arm for the region’s economy, according to new research. In a study by specialist finance company Together, they said the initiative has had a ‘very positive’ impact on their plans to invest across the region. The strong support is tipped to translate into development […]
The Financial Intermediary and Brokers Association (FIBA) has extended its range of lending options for members with the appointment of Pension-led funding, a subsidiary of Clifton Asset Management, to its lender panel. The facility allows company directors and owners to make use of existing pensions to provide funds for commercial purposes. Interest is paid back […]
Simply, the SME funder, today announced that it has received a further increase to its funding line from Aldermore which brings the total facility to £30m. The additional £10m means that Simply is now one of Aldermore’s most significant block funding partners and the total facility is one of the largest block discount deals in […]
Since entering the Northern Ireland residential development market in January 2018, marketplace lender Assetz Capital has assisted developers in bringing over 260 brand new homes to the local market. Assetz Capital’s investments have directly contributed to the NI economy, while also complementing the choice of funding available to local house builders. House types have ranged […]
Ultimate Finance is building on the strength of its record H1 results by investing significantly in its North West sales team. With a national network of offices, Ultimate Finance is growing its position in the region as a market leading asset-based lender by making two strategic senior sales team hires to build on recent success. […]
Growing East Yorkshire based alternative funding specialist for SMEs, One Stop Business Finance, has strengthened its operations and finance brokering team with the appointment of Collette Munson. Joining as operations manager and finance broker, Collette brings a wealth of experience in sales, service and operational processes to One Stop Business Finance to support its rapidly […]
Funding Options is today announcing the appointment of a new CEO who will lead the strategy to accelerate growth through Open Banking innovation and a wider business services marketplace for both the UK and EU. The new strategy reflects an acceleration of the company’s existing Open Banking vision and the recent successful expansion into the […]
The Fiducia Group has launched Fiducia Corporate Finance. Fiducia Corporate Finance will provide a bespoke corporate service for debt and equity fund raising for entrepreneurs and companies. It will offer advice, specialising in: equity capital raising, debt capital raising, disposals, acquisitions, refinancing, restructuring and general corporate strategic advice. It will operate in the UK, and […]
Mark Watson-Gandy has been named as the new chair of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group. Professor Mark Watson-Gandy is a practising barrister, author and company chairman. Mark is experienced in advising government having been a former junior counsel to the crown. Mark has considerable experience of chairing committees. Since 2014 he has been chair […]
