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Arbuthnot Banking Group completes testing phase of direct deposits business
13 mins agoArbuthnot Banking Group has announced that the internal pilot offering of its direct deposits business will...
Anna to launch business current account for creative UK SMEs
5 hours agoHybrid digital assistant Anna has announced plans to launch a UK business current account aimed exclusively at...
Masthaven reaches £500m in assets
5 hours agoMasthaven has announced that it has generated £500m in assets driven by the growth in its diversified lending...
Aldermore refreshes proposition for residential and BTL mortgages
6 hours agoAldermore has updated its proposition for residential and buy-to-let mortgages...
Paragon provides £20m facility to Duologi
6 hours agoParagon has agreed a £20m facility with Duologi to support the latter’s plans to grow its portfolio to £1bn in...
OakNorth adds former PRA director to advisory board
23 hours agoOakNorth has appointed Martin Stewart as an independent adviser on its advisory board...
HM Treasury to discuss diversity at FP Show
23 hours agoRepresentatives from HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter team will take part in a panel discussion on the...
Aldermore agrees over £200m of new invoice finance facilities
1 day agoAldermore has announced that it has delivered over £200m of new invoice finance facilities to UK SMEs in the last...
CYBG completes acquisition of Virgin Money
1 day agoCYBG has completed its acquisition of Virgin Money...
Penta raises €7m in latest investment round
2 days agoBusiness bank account Penta has announced that it has raised €7m for its Series A investment round...
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Perceptions of private banks can be misleading
The way in which we perceive the sector we work in – and indeed the job we do – can at times differ to the way others see it...
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What lenders look for when financing hotel projects
This week, I’ll be at the Annual Hotel Conference in Manchester where I’ll be speaking on Thursday about the funding options available to hotel...
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New business models for data-driven banking
In the post-GDPR financial services landscape, new business models will emerge which will see providers serving their clients as collaborative...
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Blockchain banking is paving the way for the future of finance
Making purchases has never been easier...
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The ripples of the 2008 crisis can still be felt today
The financial crisis of 2008 was a watershed moment in global capitalism. Ten years ago, US investment bank Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy,...
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Why data warehouse automation is critical on the path to AI in banking
Start-up banks are challenging the traditional high street institutions to find more agile ways of working – to do more, smarter, with less...
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Why commercial banks are in danger of being left behind
Harnessing a customer-first, technology-led approach, retail banks are paving the way with innovation...
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A window of opportunity for commercial banks
Commercial cards have been a core offering for banks for decades and over recent years, this market has undergone significant transformations...
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Why specialist banks can drive a renaissance in customer loyalty
Is banking loyalty dead? I’d like to think not, but grab some research reports on customer allegiance to mainstream banks and it’ll make for some...
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Learning from European bank branches
With more bank branch closures recently announced by some of the high street’s biggest names, it is no secret that retail banking is under pressure...
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Opportunity awaits as more and more banks flee the high street
With changing consumer habits, online offerings and rising costs, it’s clear the fabric of the UK high street is undergoing a major shift...
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Embracing new forms of technology
The UK financial services industry, and banking in particular, has undergone radical reform in the last 10 years...