Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has named industry veteran Roy Blokker as its new Head of Strategic Sales. The move signals Ecommpay’s intent to accelerate its European expansion and deepen relationships with global merchants. In his new role, Roy will focus on building strategic partnerships with large, complex merchants worldwide. His expertise will help drive the creation of custom payment solutions designed to boost performance and set Ecommpay apart in a competitive market. Closely aligned with leadership, Roy will also shape the company’s commercial strategy for enterprise-level clients. “Following the rebrand and repositioning of the Ecommpay business in September…
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Booked it, a leading platform in advanced booking, marketing, CRM, and loyalty solutions, has secured a £2.5 million investment from Calculus Capital. This funding marks a major milestone in the company’s ambitious journey toward a £1 billion booking target. With this boost, Booked it aims to scale its impact across key experience-driven sectors—including Family Entertainment, Competitive Socialising, Visitor Attractions, and Events—redefining how customers engage with experiences and how businesses manage their guest journeys. Founded in 2020 as a strategic pivot from its predecessor Licklist during the COVID-19 pandemic, Booked it has seen rapid success, surpassing £100 million in annual bookings.…
Two leading Shropshire-based companies in the natural health sector are collaborating to bring ethical skincare to international markets—without sacrificing their commitment to sustainability. Green Woman, creators of the popular Fit Pit deodorant, have long prioritised the planet by limiting product delivery to the UK. But with rising global demand for their award-winning natural products, they’ve teamed up with Lily & Loaf to help make their full range available worldwide. Lily & Loaf, already a long-standing stockist of Fit Pit, will now manage international shipping for the full Green Woman collection. As a seasoned global distributor of high-quality wellness brands, Lily…
Five Arrows, the alternative investment division of Rothschild & Co, has announced the successful close of its sixth fund, Five Arrows Secondary Opportunities VI (FASO VI), dedicated to GP-led secondary investments. The fund is part of the broader Five Arrows Multi-Strategies platform (FAMS). FASO VI raised €2 billion in capital commitments, surpassing its original €1.5 billion target and doubling the size of its predecessor, FASO V. This milestone underscores the strong investor interest in the GP-led secondaries market and reinforces FASO’s unique position within this growing segment. Fundraising for FASO VI brings total Five Arrows assets under management to more…
Salesforce powerhouse Forte DGTL has unveiled a new name—forténext—signalling its evolution into an even more agile and tech-forward enterprise partner. The rebrand highlights their ongoing dedication to combining AI, automation, and analytics to enhance customer engagement across all channels. As the USA’s foremost B2B Salesforce implementation specialist, forténext continues to shape digital journeys across industries such as fintech, healthcare, and retail. With over 120 Salesforce-certified specialists and two decades of hands-on delivery experience, the team provides deep expertise across Salesforce’s ecosystem—including Service, Marketing, and Commerce Cloud. forténext has successfully completed 100 Salesforce Lightning projects, enabling meaningful digital change for B2B…
When it comes to investing, two popular options often come to mind: peer-to-peer (P2P) lending and real estate. Both have their merits, but which one truly offers better returns? Let’s dive into the details, compare the risks and rewards, and help you decide which investment might suit your financial goals. P2P Lending: A Brief Overview P2P lending is a modern investment avenue that connects lenders directly with borrowers through online lending platforms like LenDenClub. It eliminates traditional financial institutions, offering a streamlined process for both parties. Investors lend money to individuals or businesses in exchange for interest payments, typically earning…
Until recently, human resources departments have operated in the shadows of corporate America, often viewed as necessary, but peripheral, functions. Jeff Smith has spent his career challenging this perception. “HR has broadly not been a respected profession and has often been seen as just there for administrative purposes and to support the business,” Smith says. “I think HR is a business in its own right and literally enables every single thing that happens in a company.” As BlackRock’s head of global human resources, he helped the department contribute to business success. From Soccer to C-Suite Jeff Smith’s path to HR…
Political upheavals, fluctuating markets, and unpredictable global events like pandemics or trade wars can cause significant volatility in the financial landscape. For Dutch investors, navigating such uncertainty requires a well-thought-out strategy. One of the most effective ways to manage risk in uncertain markets is through diversification. Diversification, the practice of spreading investments across various asset classes, geographical regions, and industries, is a cornerstone of risk management. It helps reduce the impact of any single investment’s poor performance on the overall portfolio. Key Diversification Strategies for Dutch Investors Dutch investors can diversify their portfolios through various asset classes, each offering different…
In a world that’s constantly accelerating towards globalisation and digital connectivity, it’s easy to underestimate the power of regional support systems. From healthcare and education to logistics and small business infrastructure, localised networks are the quiet backbone keeping communities resilient and functional, especially during times of disruption or rapid change. As our lives become increasingly mobile, decentralised, and flexible, the importance of strong, reliable, regional systems continues to grow. Whether you’re moving a vehicle across county lines, launching a new business in your hometown, or seeking faster support services, there’s strength in proximity. Let’s explore why regional support systems matter…
Global fintech company Paysend, known for building the world’s largest digital payment network, has joined forces with Tink, a Visa Solution, to strengthen its Open Banking capabilities. This collaboration is set to improve payment coverage, speed, and reliability across key markets. By integrating Tink’s leading Open Banking solutions, Paysend users in select regions can now fund transfers directly from their bank accounts. This eliminates the need for manual entry and simplifies authentication, offering a faster, smoother, and more secure payment process. The partnership with Tink provides Paysend with enhanced Open Banking payments performance and expands their Open Banking capabilities into…
