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CX NXT – The Customer Experience Summit for BFSI Lands in London
The BFSI sector has sharpened its focus on the total brand experience it offers to its customers in light of the industry’s fierce competition.
Tax expert: Changes to R&D tax relief from April to negatively impact small and medium sized businesses the most
Innovative small and medium sized businesses are set to be negatively impacted the most by changes from April 1 to research and development tax relief…
Shoosmiths secures spot on The Co-operative Bank’s legal panel
The law firm’s appointment is on a full-service basis, spanning areas including real estate, tax, employment, corporate and commercial matters, as well as funding and…
UNITY TRUST BANK REPORTS STRONG ANNUAL RESULTS WITH 43% OF LOANS DEPLOYED IN AREAS OF HIGH DEPRIVATION
Unity Trust Bank, which supports businesses that seek to benefit the common good, has announced its annual results for 2022, with nearly half (43%) of…
Melton Building Society Reopen Mutual House Offices after Major Refurb
Melton Building Society are pleased to announce the reopening of their Mutual House offices after undergoing a major transformation.
Firms With Slow Onboarding Times Risk Losing Customers, Warns NorthRow Survey
NorthRow, a platform that helps regulated businesses verify the identity of their clients, recently conducted a survey that revealed that one in five checks to…
York-based One Stop Business Finance hits new lending milestone of £20 million after record month
York-based alternative funding provider, One Stop Business Finance Group, has transcended a new lending milestone, exceeding £20m for the first time after a record month…
‘Digital currencies will play a crucial role in the financial landscape’, reports The Payments Association
The Payments Association, which celebrates innovation and collaboration across the payments industry, has set out seven clear conclusions to help steer the debate in the…
Sports Marketing Agency Gif of Kit Gives Away £200,000 of Kit to Female Teams Thanks to Bank Deal
Sports marketing agency Gift of Kit has sealed a £200,000 deal with Starling Bank to supply more than 180 women’s and girls’ football teams with…
Reward eyes regional growth with latest business development director appointment
Scott Wood’s appointment as a new business development director at Leeds-based Reward Finance Group accelerates its growth plans in Yorkshire and further increases its profile…
SmartSave Bank teams up with cash deposit platform Flagstone
SmartSave Bank, the savings brand of UK digital bank Chetwood Financial, has today announced a new partnership with Flagstone, the UK’s leading cash deposit platform.
Is This The Last Supper For Hospitality?
It should be no surprise that hospitality is the latest industry to appear to be falling foul of the cost of living crisis and increased…
Small business owner encourages all companies to sign up to Prompt Payment Code after attending Westminster event
A small business owner was one of a handful who was invited to Westminster to discuss current issues facing enterprises across the country.
Mortgage broker says credit cards could help you boost credit score – but avoid Klarna at all costs
A mortgage broker has shared his top tips on how to improve your credit score to increase your chances of getting a mortgage.
Three New Associate Partners Join The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network
The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network (TFPA), an international consultancy launched by proven fintech veterans, welcomes three new associate partners to its collective, deepening the…
Retail Banking: Winning in a Complex Regulated Environment
While McKinsey reports that almost every bank is experiencing a 50% increase in digital usage in 2022, disruption in the retail banking sector is accelerating…
Reward’s London and South East office hits £15m loan book milestone
Reward Finance Group has reached a key business milestone by growing its regional loan book to £15m in London and the South East, with the…
Business advisor reacts as inflation drops for second month in a row
A business advisor is encouraging companies to tread carefully as inflation seems to be on the decrease.
The Payments Association launches new ESG initiative to drive sustainable change
Project ESG will deliver a programme of insights, learning and developments, supported by ESG ratings agency EthicsGrade’s CEO, Charles Radclyffe The Payments Association, which celebrates…
Over a Quarter (27%) of SMEs are Considering Switching to a Challenger Bank in 2023
Half of SMEs are looking to switch bank account in 2023 Fifty-one percent of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considering switching their main bank…
Businesses urged to file tax returns as soon as possible after 2.3m people filed late last tax year
An accountant is urging people to use the Christmas period to file their tax returns.
Financial forecasting is ‘pivotal’ for futureproofing businesses
Business owners are being urged to protect their companies from the economic uncertainty, cost-of-living crisis and recession by keeping on top of their finances through…
ORX marks 20th anniversary with new platform to bring together innovative digital risk management solutions into one secure space
ORX, the world’s largest operational risk association marks its 20-year anniversary this month by launching iDP – a first-of-a-kind platform which brings together a new generation…
UK gig workers face financial exclusion when accessing loans and mortgages
Rollee, a fintech start-up providing secure and consented access to income data, today reveals that over three quarters of UK gig workers surveyed struggle to…