Private equity as an alternative source of finance to debt
Guest comment by Flor Kassai A challenging backdrop has forced many businesses to pivot into defensive mode and re-think growth plans…
Financial Management
The mixed messages of financial marketing
The Marketing and compliance teams in the financial services sector are finding themselves increasingly at odds, thanks to what some see…
Digital transformation doesn’t have to be a disappointment
Guest comment by Rob Wild It does not matter what approach to digital transformation is being used, most people feel let…
Making the most of an Open Innovation strategy
From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On…
Integrating sustainability into financial decision-making
Guest comment by Chris Maclean In recent years, the role of CFOs has evolved to include integrating sustainability into financial decision-making,…
Recession fears grow as inflation targets challenged
Most small business finance experts expect the Government to miss its target of halving inflation by the end of the year….
Offices too noisy to return, say bankers
Noise problems are preventing bankers from returning to the office, despite bosses’ attempts to get them back. One in three told…
Raising start-up funds – breaking down the options
Guest comment from Steven Mooney Small businesses act as the backbone of the UK economy, significantly contributing to job creation, fostering…
August sees US data coming on strongly, but new challenges emerge
A flurry of mixed indicators were beginning to shake up the FX ecosystem as we came into August, dashing hopes for…
Cyber fraudsters are reaping even bigger rewards
Fraudsters have stolen £593 million from UK accounts since April as reports of such attacks continued to increase throughout the year. New…