Auto Trader, the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, has released its full year results: Total group revenue and average revenue per retailer both grew by 5% Operating profit increased 8% and basic earnings per share increased 12% Auto Trader expects a slight improvement in revenue growth in the coming year Charlie Huggins, manager of the Quality Shares […]
Trustpilot, the world’s largest independent platform for customer feedback, has today launched its latest Trust Report (previously known as the Transparency Report), highlighting how AI, technology and data science have played a key role in safeguarding the integrity of the platform as it grows. In 2024, Trustpilot introduced a number of new tools to protect […]
As digital payments continue to grow in popularity, the UK is experiencing a significant shift towards cashless transactions. With the rise in contactless payments and digital wallets, we’re witnessing how everyday consumers are relying less on cash and traditional payment methods. To discover how payment preferences are evolving, SumUp conducted a nationwide survey, gathering insights from UK […]
Today’s world is shaped by disrupted alliances, rising protectionism, and stakeholder activism – from cancel culture to targeted boycotts. Current frameworks fail to account for this new volatility. Boards must urgently adapt by bringing geopolitical expertise onto the board, investing in scenario planning, and diversifying supply chains to reduce exposure to global shocks. According to […]
SME financier, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Daniel Johnson as strategic IT director as part of its growth strategy. Daniel joins BFS with over 14 years’ experience in banking, fintech, insurance, and consulting. His most recent role was Founder and Director of Future Workforce, a consultancy specialising in AI, process automation, low-code and data […]
Yorks Sweeper Hire has had its path to growth cleared by a £500k invoice factoring facility supplied by nationwide capital solution provider, Skipton Business Finance – a development that the Cranfield-based business says will support its ambitious growth plans, both short and long term. The invoice factoring facility provided by Skipton represented a £150k increase […]
NatWest Group has today announced the appointment of Isabelle Girolami as head of Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), subject to regulatory approval. Isabelle has deep experience in banking, global markets and markets infrastructure in a broad range of leadership roles and is a graduate in international law and finance from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciale […]
Instant Settlement Accounts enables businesses to receive funds locally, instantly convert funds at market-leading FX rates and make real-time cross-border payments to local bank accounts. Today, Paysend announced the launch of Instant Settlement Accounts, a new feature which enables PSPs, Banks, Marketplaces, FX Brokers and Freelancer/Contractor EOR Payroll Platforms to unlock $400 billion in liquidity […]
Unity Trust Bank has appointed Christine Coe as the first female chair of its board of directors, as Alan Hughes ends his term after 10 years in post. Christine joined Unity’s Board as an independent non-executive director in 2023. She chairs the Board Risk Committee and is a member of the Nomination Committee and Board […]
Some businesses send hundreds of emails a day, run paid ads across five different platforms, and gather customer data from at least ten separate sources—yet still feel like they’re shooting in the dark. Why? Because having tools is not the same as using them effectively. Technology overload is real, and in the chaos, what many […]
