ARC (Europe) has achieved the government-backed Cyber Essentials certification following a further upgrade of its internal IT infrastructure and the introduction of an enhanced firewall. The Cyber Essentials scheme
accredits those businesses that display significant levels of cyber security and who have correctly implemented five key controls that prevent up to 80% of cyber attacks. Dewi Fox, managing director of ARC (Europe), said: “We wanted to benchmark our new IT security to ensure that it acted effectively in the face of potential threats, and the response has been extremely positive. “Having the certification assures potential clients that we
Dewi Fox
take security seriously, and are committed to protecting data and information.”
The manufacturing sector is acting as the primary driving force behind business confidence in the UK, according to the latest results from the UK’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI). The 1.5-point rise experienced in manufacturing sees it close at
62.7, an all-time CMI high. The result also represents a 3.7-point year-on-year rise and the second successive quarter that the sector has improved. Philip King, chief executive of the CICM, said: “Reducing
financial volatility does not mean credit professionals should let their guards down and increased vigilance in credit and cashflow is of increasing importance.”
The Credit Services Association (CSA) has confirmed the appointment of its new board and their respective portfolios. Adam Wonnacott has been appointed to the new portfolio of
Sales/Services to Members. Stuart Sykes takes responsibility for another new portfolio, Technology, while Leigh Berkley, the past- president, takes on European & Public Affairs. David Sheridan joins Denise Crossley in charge of SMEs, as well
as taking responsibility for Apprenticeships/Special Projects. Eddie Nott takes charge of Buyer Relations. Nick Cherry now takes on the role of Treasurer as well as his duties as CSA vice president. Yvonne MacDermid and David Hutchinson continue as portfolio
directors for Consumer/Money Advice Liaison, and Education, Knowledge and Development respectively. Sara de Tute and Charley Taggart will share the Legal & Regulatory Affairs portfolio, while Tom Chandos continues as senior independent director. John Ricketts, president of the CSA, said: “The new portfolios
reflect the changing needs of the membership and our industry, as well as the strength, depth and expertise within the CSA board.”
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association have shown that asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 5% in March, compared with the same month
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