All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

NatWest and Tesco launch sustainable finance scheme for farmers 

Through NatWest’s asset finance provider Lombard, farmers will be able to secure funding solutions that are tailored to their needs.  

Close Brothers implements NetSol’s Flex calculation engine 

The business banking group has gone live with the cloud-based solution that is designed to streamline financial calculations. 

UK Government slashes NatWest stake to below 30%

The government has expressed intentions to fully exit its position in the bank by 2025 or 2026. 

FLA board welcomes Novuna Business Finance executive

Geoff Maleham has been working in the business and asset finance space for over 20 years. 

British Business Bank unveils £660m fund to support small businesses 

This initiative will provide loans ranging from £25,000 to £2m and equity investments of up to £5m.

NACFB nearing 2,500th review of commercial finance brokerages 

As of earlier this year, the NACFB had 2,436 individual broker members and is now preparing to extend invitations to more commercial brokers. 

Cynergy Business Finance grants £550k invoice discounting facility to CAHG 

This financial support is aimed at bolstering CAHG’s working capital, enabling the continuation of its essential services, and supporting its expansion plans.  

UK announces funding reforms to boost apprenticeships for SMEs 

The government will fully fund apprenticeships in small businesses, covering the complete cost of training.  

Small business growth expectations dip amid late payments: FSB 

The incidence of late payments has risen, affecting nearly two-thirds of small firms in Q4. 

Funding Circle pre-tax losses widen to £33.2 in 2023 

This downturn was attributed primarily to the company’s investments in its US division and the expansion of FlexiPay.