Specialist UK asset-based lender, BREAL Zeta (BZ), has announced a major rebrand, including a new identity, website and collateral. The new corporate identity reflects the certainty and creativity that BZ brings as a trusted partner to management teams, leading advisers, and private equity groups in delivering innovative multi-jurisdictional asset-based lending and cashflow solutions. The vivid […]
Covid-19 impacted the farmland market in both 2020 and 2021, affecting property marketing plans. In 2022, although supply increased, it remained constrained as landowners took stock of the new post-Covid landscape. 2023 initially shows signs of a return to historically average levels, with the benefit of more certainty in the future agricultural support plans across […]
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has appointed a new International export finance executive (IEFE) to promote trade opportunities with the UK. The IEFE, based at the British Consulate in São Paulo, will ensure continued support for trade links between the UK and Brazil, working closely with major UK government departments to showcase the expertise, capability and […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and illimity Bank have signed an agreement worth €200m to support SMEs in Italy. The EIB will provide €100m loan to illimity, which will invest an additional €100m through b-ilty, its digital bank, to provide financial services and credit to companies with a turnover of between €2m and €15m. At […]
Clear and concise criteria are the most important factors for brokers in choosing a mortgage lender, according to new research from Pepper Money. Research conducted on behalf of the specialist lender amongst more than 500 brokers found that just over 41% value clear and concise criteria as the most important characteristic in identifying a preferred […]
SME Finance, a fintech reinventing growth financing for small- and medium-sized enterprises, has agreed to a new €100m credit facility from London’s Fasanara Capital. The new funds bring the total commitments from Fasanara to €240m. The additional credit capability moves SME Finance closer to its 2023 goal of establishing an EU-wide fintech marketplace where any […]
For the third year running, more than 90% of customers reported receiving ecommerce deliveries at the first attempt, according to IMRG’s annual Consumer Home Delivery report, published in association with ecommerce fulfilment provider Huboo. However, the report shows that overall delivery satisfaction levels have fallen by 5 percentage points (from 92% in 2020 to 87% […]
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has launched a new Special Edition 5.99% five-year fixed rate product for loans between £100,000 to £1m. The product has a 5% arrangement fee which can be added to the loan. The minimum Interest Cover Ratio (ICR) and Early Repayment Charges (ERCs) are standard. The new Special Edition product provides more […]
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has announced the promotion of Finlay Lamont to partner within the audit team. The promotion reinforces the firm’s commitment to invest in its people to drive growth from within its own ranks. Finlay is based in RSM’s Leeds office and specialises in working with listed, international and […]
All the vital signs of the UK property market confirm a return to strength, according to Home.co.uk’s Asking Price Index for April. The combination of cautiously rising prices, dramatically lower marketing times and a restrained supply of properties for sale confirms that the market has adapted to a rise in mortgage interest rates and buyer […]
