LafargeHolcim Ltd to Launch Squeeze-Out for Remaining Lafarge Shares

There are many good reasons for companies to believe that increasing gender diversity in their workforces will be a business boost, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s Northern Ireland chair

In practice, personal loan tracking is more complex than checking payment history. Data lives in several systems, timing isn’t always aligned, and different teams interpret the same customer data differently. As loan portfolios grow, this complexity turns into risk, missed signals, and manual effort that doesn’t scale. This is where AI agents are starting to […]

Your estate is one of the most important things that you can build. It sets you up for your retirement and can provide your family with financial support, long after you’re gone.

Today many people today enjoy investing in gemstones as a means to secure wealth and as an inflation hedge. It’s no wonder why. The gemstone is the world’s oldest commodity, dating back as long as 5,500 years, and holds more historical and cultural importance than probably any other investment options.

Mintos, the largest marketplace for investing in loans in Europe, saw a stable increase among women investors in the EU, with the sharpest growth in Estonia, where women constituted 36% of all newly registered Estonian investors. Meanwhile, Germany led the way with the highest number of women investors overall.

With UK Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) deadline less than two months away, the race is on for UK organisations to understand the impact of MTD on their business. MTD could mean a significant shift in operations for some organisations, which means they need to act now in order to get themselves in order for the impending deadline.

Fighting cybercrime is one of the biggest year-round challenges for UK businesses in the ever-changing digital landscape. Startling figures from the Government’s Cyber security breaches survey 2023 reveal a staggering 2.39 million cyberattacks and 49,000 instances of fraud occurred over a 12-month period, costing UK businesses an estimated £15,300 per victim. Charities were also heavily targeted, with 785,000 cybercrimes taking place as hackers attempted to steal passwords, financial information, and other personal data for their own nefarious gains.

The top-rated banks for small business loans provide more than just funding — they give you a reliable path to confidently grow your company. Whether opening a new location or building your team, the right loan makes it possible. However, not all banks offer the same level of support, flexibility or terms. Choosing a lender […]

The Southeastern United States hosts a robust banking sector, offering a variety of commercial banks that cater to diverse business needs. Knowing the best commercial banks in the Southeast can significantly influence your business’s financial success. Below is a curated list of top commercial banks in the region, highlighting their key features and services. Synovus […]

Nigel Keohane, Research Director, Social Market Foundation co-author of the report, Locked Out: How property crowdfunding explains how this could help the next generation of homeowners.