Responding to data published by HM Treasury and the British Business Bank (BBB) which showed that coronavirus loan schemes are continuing to support businesses evenly across the UK, Stephen Pegge, managing director of Commercial Finance at UK Finance, said: “The UK’s banking and finance industry is delivering an unprecedented level of support to businesses across […]
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Teddys Garden Day Nursery in Leek, North East Staffordshire, to expanding operator, Daycare (UK) Limited. Teddys Garden Day Nursery is a well-established children’s day nursery set in a large Victorian villa with private access. It is located in a stunning rural setting in […]
JPIN Venture Catalysts Ltd (JPIN VCATS) today announces a lead £700k investment into CreditEnable’s pre-series A round. CreditEnable is an AI-driven SME credit marketplace that uses data analytics and AI to support SMEs in procuring different business loans, helping lenders improve approval rates to above 70%. The investment – leading a £2m raise – will […]
Flatbed shipping has been one of the staples of equipment and goods transportation for a long time now. But in recent years, there has been something of a boom in this mode of transportation. For those looking into this mode of transportation, it can be helpful to look at why this rise has happened so […]
It’s fair to say you now know a lot more about big data than you did five years ago. When it first became available, it seemed as if only recognised brands and massive corporations would be able to use it to their advantage. Today, it’s apparent that the process of data analytics is a game-changer […]
Independent Growth Finance (IGF),leading independent commercial finance provider, appoints two new ABL directors. Michael Wardin Yorkshire and James Hoganin London, to strengthen their presence across the two regions where they have a growing presence. James comes to IGF with over 15 years’ experience supporting SME’s in corporate and leveraged finance banking sectors. He specialised in leveraged and […]
Recognise Bank has announced the appointment of Anita Maclean to join their executive team. Anita’s role will focus on the development and execution of the Bank’s future strategy. Anita will also work closely with the CEO, Jason Oakley and deputy CEO, Bryce Glover on a range of key projects linked to the successful development of […]
Conister Finance & Leasing Limited (“Conister”), part of Manx Financial Group PLC (AIM:MFX), today announces that it achieved record lending levels in 2020, by advancing deals totalling £131m, representing a 7% increase on the total amount lent throughout 2019 (£122m), by providing critical funding to small and medium sized enterprises (“SME”) as they navigate the […]
Personio (www.personio.com), the all-in-one HR platform, today announces $125m of new and preemptive Series D funding in an investment round that values the business at $1.7bn. The new funding will accelerate the further international expansion of the software company, supporting its ambition of becoming Europe’s leading HR platform for SMEs. It follows a strong year […]
The latest figures from Morgan Mckinley’s Quarterly London Employment Monitor reveal that the City has weathered the worst of 2020’s difficult year. Brexit, the pandemic, and a change in the US president had all been predicted to inflict untold damage at the heart of the UK’s financial sector, yet, the employment figures tell a different […]
