In February 2025, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,035, 3% higher than in January 2025 (1,978) but 7% lower than in February 2024 (2,188). The construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to January 2025 at 4,031, making up 17% of all industry cases. […]
Kroll, the leading independent provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, has today released the 2025 Financial Crime Report, finding that over 71% of executives across financial and professional services anticipate a rise in financial crime risks in 2025. The report highlights cybersecurity, AI, regulatory complexity, geopolitics and sanctions as key issues in the fight against […]
According to new research by global analytics software leader FICO, the habits, behaviours and preferences of British consumers are changing when it comes to bank accounts. While branch closures continue to attract negative media headlines, three quarters of British consumers surveyed said they see their banking app as the most important or second most important factor […]
Equifax UK has launched a new suite of solutions for commercial lenders, drawing on its fully cloud-native commercial data platform to help clients meet key business challenges with speed and agility. The Business Intelligence Suite™ harnesses cloud-hosted Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Insight attributes across a range of products to help Equifax UK clients make […]
Visa, a global leader in payment technology, today unveiled its scam disruption practice focused on identifying and stopping complex scams as they emerge. The new department, which sits under Visa Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC), saved victims $350m (€335m) across dozens of scams last year. This is in addition to the $40bn (€39bn) PERC […]
Allianz Trade released today its latest Global Insolvency Report and unveils updated forecasts for 2025 and 2026. According to the world’s leading trade credit insurer, global business insolvencies will keep rising over the next two years: after +10% in 2024, they are expected to grow by +6% in 2025 and +3% in 2026. This would result in […]
The National Enterprise Network, the leading representative of business support for micro, small and start-up businesses, has warned that urgent action is needed to prevent the UK losing the vital infrastructure which supports growth across the country’s economy. As the latest news shows the UK economy continuing to slow down, NEN is calling on the […]
Leonard Curtis’ funding team has supported Manchester-based veterinary practice, TA Irving and Partners on its recent incorporation and associated refinance of its banking facilities, including a commercial mortgage, safeguarding the business for future generations. TA Irving has been a family business for 40 years and has become an important part of the local community. The […]
It’s a moment for celebration both for LGB Capital Markets (“LGB”) and non-bank lender, Simply Asset Finance (“Simply”), as we announce an increase in their Medium-Term Note (MTN) programme from £65m to £100m. This is the first £100m programme arranged by LGB & Co., cementing both the success of the MTN model, as well as Simply’s own […]
With research conducted post-US election, Taulia’s annual Supplier Sentiment Survey found that 85% of suppliers are optimistic about prospects in 2025, with 56% being “very optimistic”1, despite uncertainty over rising tariffs and protectionism. This optimism is a significant jump from the cautious sentiment seen over the past few years, rising from 2022 when just 18% […]
