A good credit score can open doors to favorable financial opportunities, while a poor one can close them. Think of it like a report card for your financial behavior: the higher your score, the better you appear to lenders. Just as students might struggle to understand what can lower their grades, many individuals are unclear […]
Are you considering adding a modern convenience to your home? An elevator could be the answer, as more and more homeowners are recognizing the benefits they can bring. In fact, studies show that there has been significant growth in the home elevator industry in recent years — but what’s behind this trend? Read on to […]
In July 2023, the number of QR code users in Indonesia reached 562,000 people, in Malaysia – by 338,700, and in Singapore – by 96,700. In Indonesia, the figure grew by 11% monthly since September 2018. One of the reasons for it could be a mandatory national QR code system (QRIS) introduced by the Central […]
UK businesses are still holding £176bn in bank accounts that offer zero interest despite rising interest rates and high inflation eating away at the value of their cash, says the wealth management firm Lubbock Fine Wealth Management (LFWM). The £176bn being held in zero interest accounts* has risen by 80% from the £98.9bn that was […]
Vending machines and unmanned retail services have seamlessly integrated into the daily lives of UK consumers, playing a role that extends far beyond traditional convenience, and giving small businesses a lifeline to much needed ancillary revenue, according to the results of a newly released survey. Results from the research – commissioned by leading forecourt retail […]
Suros Capital, the short term luxury asset lender, has reported a 40% rise in enquiries this year specifically about business purposes. Cases include helping a solicitor buy into a legal partnership with a loan of £100,000 secured against a collection of watches and a businessman looking to part fund a business opportunity in the hospitality […]
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed David Dry as associate director to strengthen the firm’s risk and regulatory advisory team. Based in RSM’s London office, David has over 15 years’ experience advising large financial services, fintech and payment solutions companies on regulatory risk and compliance. David joins from leading global payment […]
Time Finance is pleased to welcome Karen Blanchard to its invoice finance team as a relationship executive. Karen brings over 40 years’ experience in the financial services industry. During her time as an accounts assistant for Tower Cold Chain and Purple Turtle, Karen developed her skill set and expertise in account reconciliation, relationship building and […]
A new study from the Open Finance technology and advisory services provider Konsentus has found that there are now more than 65 national open banking programs globally. Konsentus has updated its Global Open Banking and Open Finance Map to include richer data on the evolution of open banking across the world. It reveals that open […]
multifi, a dynamic UK start-up specialising in finance for small and medium-sized businesses, has secured a substantial capital injection of £10m from Fasanara Capital, a $4bn London-based asset manager and technology platform. This initial injection will support the growth of UK businesses that can access a credit facility of up to £200,000 with a fixed […]
