Industry
EBRD approves €5m loan to Raiffeisen Leasing Kosovo to support SMEs
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €5 million senior unsecured loan to Raiffeisen Leasing Kosovo…
The role of personal guarantees in the SME lending space
With 60% of SME owners expressing uncertainty about the risks associated with personal guarantees, Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance has unveiled…
Q1 2024 update: smart hospitals related M&A activity in the financial services industry
Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that smart hospitals accounted for 2 financial services deals announced in…
Q1 2024 update: digital banking related private equity activity in the financial services industry
Analysis of the key themes driving private equity deal activity reveals that digital banking accounted for 4 financial services deals…
NACFB unveils charity partner for 2024
The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has unveiled its charity partner for the year 2024, selecting Air Ambulances…
Hexa Finance appoints head of wholesale finance
Hexa Finance, a financial services and consultancy firm based in Newport, South Wales, has announced the appointment of Robert Inchley…
UK retailers report positive revenue impact from embedded finance
New research from retailers in the UK indicates that embedded finance could unlock a significant incremental revenue between 4-7%. That…
Funding Circle pre-tax losses widen to £33.2 in 2023
UK-based financial services company Funding Circle has reported a pre-tax loss of £33.2m for the year 2023, compared with a…
Houthi-controlled waters: Leasing industry grapples with threats to shipping routes
As Houthi attacks disrupt shipping in strategic chokepoints, leasing companies face uncertainties and increased risks in the wake of geopolitical…
Demand for personal guarantee-backed SME finance rose by 68% in 2023
The latest Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance (PGI) Monitor reveals a concerning trend for small business owners in the UK. Over…
