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especially where they can be used to increase financial inclusion and help people access more affordable services. “The insight can be used to increase
financial inclusion and help people access more affordable services, while helping organisations to make better informed decisions.”
The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has partnered with ITN Productions to create a news-style programme ‘Credit Experts.’ Philip King, chief executive, CICM, said:
“Now, more than ever, credit professionals are needed to help guide businesses, large and small, through uncharted waters and an uncertain future post-Brexit. Hearing from those professionals, learning about best-practice credit management, and exploring the increasing role of AI and other technologies in enhancing the customer journey will make this a compelling programme.”
Paradigm Mortgage Services has announced the launch of a ‘Reverse Advent’ charity drive in aid of The Trussell Trust, which operates a network of over 420 foodbanks across the UK. Bob Hunt, chief executive of Paradigm
Mortgage Services, said: “Christmas is normally a time of enjoyment and, for many of us, over-indulgence. Many people throughout the UK though simply do not have this luxury, and with millions of people living below the poverty line, it is a sad fact that the importance of foodbanks has grown and grown.”
Iwoca has released Open Banking for all new customers with a Lloyds Bank account. The company becomes the first business lender to connect with any of the UK’s nine largest banks under the Open Banking initiative, launched in January 2018. Christoph Rieche, CEO and co-founder,
iwoca said: “Open Banking means high street banks no longer have a monopoly on transaction data. As a result, it is now easier for small businesses to shop around and find the best financial service to meet their needs, without worrying about the brunt of loan application processes. With Open
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Qualco UK has raised more than £1,700 for charities Princess Alice Hospice and the Campaign against Living Miserably (CALM) at its inaugural seven-a-side charity football tournament. Teams from firms including Air
Products, Cabot Credit Management, Esme Loans, Founded, Harlequins RFC, Secon, Shard Financial Media, Sigma, and Tesco Mobile competed across two leagues to secure the brand new Qualco Cup and Plate. Founded won the Cup competition, with Tesco Mobile close runners up, and Cabot Credit Management took home the Plate in the first annual tournament. Qualco UK’s managing director, Christian Jacob, said: “We would like to
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extend a sincere thank you to all the teams who donated their time and money towards two worthy charities. We are delighted to have raised more than £1,600. It was a great success and we are already looking forward to battling it out to win the Cup next year!”
Banking, getting approved with iwoca is as fast as it is to drink your morning cup of coffee.”
Atradius has published a report revealing the challenges and opportunities facing the global machinery and engineering sector. The Atradius Market Monitor reveals that after a reasonably good performance in 2017 and a continuing trend at the start of 2018, growth within the sector is expected to slow alongside a rise in insolvencies. Head of UK risk underwriting, Simon
Rocket, said: “The profitability of individual machinery businesses is heavily influenced by the activity and health of the end markets they supply, such as retail, food and agriculture, construction, oil and gas exploration and power generation. “The current economic challenges, and in particular Brexit, are expected to provoke
slightly different responses depending on the individual segment, but for all, the challenges are unlikely to lessen in the coming months.”
Siemens Financial Services has released a new research paper which examines the pressures on resources for healthcare systems around the world, the patient outcomes they are delivering, and the ‘value’ each healthcare system is producing. Access to advanced medical technology is a key factor that enables better patient outcomes and improved healthcare value. “There are a number of specialist
financing methods that are being deployed by healthcare institutions to upgrade their medical technology, and support the transformation of healthcare delivery,” said Chris Wilkinson, head of sales for healthcare and public sector in the UK.
Funding Options has announced that Alastair Preacher has joined as their new chief product officer. Managing director, Ryan Edwards-Pritchard, said: “This
is an exciting hire for us and a great time to join Funding Options. We are ambitious and agile which is essential when you are disrupting a marketplace through innovation and entrepreneurship; Alastair is an excellent fit for our business. “He brings a wealth of experience to Funding Options
alongside a passion for using technology to solve complex customer issues.”
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