Research Says Equity Crowdfunding Makes Firms More Appealing to Future Investors

UK Economic Secretary Harriett Baldwin labels HSBC’s landmark decision to move its retail banking operation from London to Birmingham 'a major boost to jobs and growth in the Midlands'.

Barclays and Techstars plan to launch their flagship Accelerator program in New York, following its resounding success in London; ten companies will have the chance to shape the future of financial services.

There have been deepening losses in emerging markets on Wednesday, following poor Chinese manufacturing data showing activity reaching a 6 ½ year low. This follows warnings yesterday from the Bank of England that the International Monetary Fund needs more resources and better tools to help emerging economies deal with the spill-over from slowing growth and future interest rate rises in advanced economies.

Here innovation funding specialist MPA, which is exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2019, looks at the implications of Brexit on innovation and R&D in the UK, and whether the current political uncertainty will actually give way to a more prosperous environment for businesses.

The number of people finding it hard to keep up with bills and credit commitments has doubled since the start of the pandemic, leaving many with an unsustainable burden of debt. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows expenses are only set to mount, finding that households on low incomes will spend nearly on fifth of their income on energy bills by April.

Zmarta Group will be the new corporate name of the company group including brands such as Zmarta and Freedom Finance, who have offered loan brokering services since 1999.

In recent years, 80% to 90% of new cars and an increasing number of used vehicles have been bought with finance agreements.

In this article, Chris Corbishley (an Investor at Forward Partners), takes a look at current industry trends to understand why VC funds are facing a differentiation challenge, and why it makes sense to break the “two and twenty” model to unlock a game-changing combination of providing risk capital, plus operational support.

5 Easy Steps to Get Your Car Ready for Sale When it comes to selling your used car, first impressions matter. A well-prepared vehicle not only attracts more potential buyers but can also help you secure a better price. With a little time and effort, you can present your car in its best light and […]

Samuel Knight International, the global recruitment and project man-power specialist headquartered in Newcastle, has announced significant investment from Gresham House Ventures. Samuel Knight, which was established in 2014 and has offices in London and Bristol, provides skills and energy solutions to the energy and rail sectors on a permanent, contract and temporary basis. The company […]