Exclusive research from the bank also highlights regional differences in approaches to regulation, expectations for payment innovation and confidence in cybersecurity. Optimism for 2021 As the official insights partner of last year’s Money 20/20 global conference series, Barclays conducted a survey of over 200 financial services leaders from across EMEA, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. From […]
Global professional and financial services recruiter Morgan McKinley has released its new look, interactive 2021 Salary calculator showing hiring managers what to pay employees and giving professionals a benchmark on what they can expect to earn. To launch the new salary calculator, Morgan McKinley surveyed 1,087 UK employees and employers about the ‘World of Work’ […]
74% of businesses are boosting their marketing and consumer research budgets this year, to better reach potential customers, according to new research from Stravito, a leading provider of knowledge management software for insights. The research, which was conducted by independent polling company Censuswide, surveyed 200 business decision makers in large and medium sized UK companies […]
WeOwn, the European Startup which specialises in providing technology for financial services, has today launched Money Turtle across Europe. Money Turtle is a mobile-first platform for companies of all shapes and sizes looking to raise capital. The app modernises the funding process for businesses, removing the awkwardness of borrowing from friends and family when obtaining […]
A Barnsley-based entrepreneur who found himself facing redundancy during the first national lockdown has become the 1000th recipient of a Start Up Loan delivered by alternative lending provider Finance For Enterprise. Richard Adlington took the plunge into self-employment after carving out a successful career with a leading commercial catering equipment company. During his twenty years […]
Stuart Allen, executive director of curriculum and quality at The Skills Network In just one year, the business world as we know it has changed dramatically, and ensuring your business succeeds throughout challenging times can seem like an impossible task. The unpredictability businesses have been facing during the pandemic, means planning ahead has been extremely […]
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) has announced today that its chief executive, Mark Farrar, will be stepping down after seven years in the role as he retires from full-time employment to pursue other interests. Over his tenure, Mark has led significant changes in AAT’s journey, ensuring the organisation stays relevant to its members, students and […]
Hodge has today announced a number of changes to its mortgage team which will help the business cope with increased demand. As part of the changes, Ryan Davies has been appointed as the managing director of mortgages, after having held the role on an interim basis since March 2020. The team has also grown significantly […]
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Hessle Pharmacy in Hull, to young pharmacy group, Origin Management. Funding for the sale was sourced through Christie Finance. Hessle Pharmacy, established in 1996, began as a small community pharmacy which quickly developed into a viable business dispensing an average of 12,000 items […]
ThinCats, leading alternative finance provider for mid-sized SMEs, has provided FIRSTavenue, a market leader in global private fund placement, with a multi-million refinance facility. Founded in 2006, FIRSTavenue is a leading global advisory and capital placement business focused on private funds, private companies and private secondaries. The firm was set up to specialise in private […]
