Metro Bank focuses business lending on SMEs
Metro Bank’s strategy of targeting SMEs is paying dividends with an increase in business lending. Metro Bank has been at…
PwC launches initiative to help small businesses
PricewaterhouseCoopers and invoice finance platform MarketInvoice have struck a deal that allows them both to help new small businesses. Small…
Islamic Bank of Britain set to be rebranded as Al Rayan Bank
Islamic Bank of Britain is becoming Al Rayan Bank as part of a significant rebrand. Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB)…
Rise in pay for UK workers in 2015 set to beat inflation
Pay could finally surpass inflation next year, according to new research. Every time new figures emerge showing that UK employment…
Venture capitalists see bright future for European startups
Europe’s tech start-ups have an even brighter future ahead, according to investors. There has been plenty of good news recently…
UK rated one of world’s most SME-friendly countries
New research from ACCA has found that the UK government is among the most positive towards SMEs in the world.…
Startups for GCHQ's Cyber Security Accelerator Revealed
New research from ACCA has found that the UK government is among the most positive towards SMEs in the world.…
KPMG looks to cloud-based accountancy to attract SMEs
KPMG is trying to attract smaller businesses with a new cloud-based accountancy service. KPMG is well known in the professional…
With new arrivals, more investment pours into London startups
New sources of investment are setting up to serve London’s tech entrepreneurship scene. London is rapidly solidifying its place among…
Most UK SMEs predict double-digit growth in 2015
Small businesses are seeking fresh growth in the UK with two-thirds anticipating double-digit growth in 2015 but are also concerned…
London is great for startups, says former adviser to UK PM
Rohan Silva, former adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, has spoken of the benefits London offers for tech startups. London…
Singapore and Hong Kong compete to be Asia’s top financial market
Singapore and Hong Kong have much in common, but they are also competitors in Asia’s financial system. When you think…