Donald Kerr, director of SME Banking at The Co-operative Bank said: “We recognise that this is a concerning time for small businesses across the country, as many will be unsure how steps to tackle Coronavirus on a national scale will impact their livelihoods. Small and micro-businesses, in particular, could potentially see an impact on profits […]
The Institute is delighted to announce that RBS is the first bank to be awarded Corporate Chartered status, recognising the bank’s sustained commitment to the training and professionalism of its staff. Earlier today, a certificate was presented to Alison Rose, CEO of RBS by Simon Thompson, CEO and Joanne Murphy, COO of the Institute to […]
Two financial services experts with more than three decades of combined industry experience have joined Together as it expands its intermediary relationship team. Phil Quinn started his new position as head of national accounts with the specialist lender this month as it continues to grow its share of the UK mortgage market. He will be […]
The Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship today publishes its Progress Report – a year on from launch, and announces the development of ‘The UK Enterprise Fund’ in partnership with BGF. Last year, the government-commissioned Review identified 8 practical recommendations to start to address the barriers facing the UK’s female entrepreneurs. Today’s Progress Report highlights […]
ThinCats, the leading alternative lender to mid-sized SMEs has provided a £3.8m loan to Miles and Barr, the Kent-based estate agency and property management company. Miles and Barr were introduced to ThinCats by Integritas Financial Solutions. Formed more than 20 years ago, Miles and Barr have a presence across East Kent with 12 offices and […]
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided a £500,000 funding facility to FEL Group Ltd. a ventilation and air conditioning specialist with have over 20 years’ experience in the industry. The Scunthorpe-based business provides and installs comfort cooling, refrigeration and ventilation systems to a wide range of customers across a wide range of public and private […]
New findings from leading skills organisation City & Guilds Group illuminate the array of challenges that are still facing women in the workplace today. This month marks the 109th celebration of International Women’s Day. While the UK has taken great steps in striving for women’s rights over the last century, City & Guilds Group’s new […]
LendInvest, the UK’s leading platform for property finance, has joined Legal & General Mortgage Club’s lender panel to extend distribution of its buy-to-let product to more brokers. The club’s member firms will now be able to register with LendInvest and access its full range of buy-to-let and HMO mortgage products. Legal & General Mortgage Club […]
Commercial finance trade body, FIBA, has announced the appointment of specialist lender, Accredo, to its lender panel. Founded in 2000, Accredo provides secured commercial loans and leases to new starts, difficult credit profiles and established businesses. Accredo aims to underwrite proposals in under three hours and offers payment flexibility with seasonal and deferred payments, full […]
The average SME is waiting 56 days to be paid – almost double what Ombudsman Kate Carnell is seeking big business to commit to – and it is smaller businesses who are most impacted. Independent research conducted by market analysts East & Partners on behalf of national SME funder Scottish Pacific found a huge disparity […]
