Chetwood Bank has announced a significant achievement, exceeding £4 billion in total customer deposits across its range of savings products and distribution channels. This milestone highlights the bank’s impressive growth trajectory and reinforces its commitment to delivering value and trusted solutions for savers across the UK. Chetwood Bank has focused on delivering reliable, competitive savings products to customers across its entire product range, with a goal of establishing itself as a leading challenger bank in the UK. The £4 billion figure, totalled from Chetwood Bank deposits, deposits to the bank’s SmartSave product and flows from distribution partners, reflects the trust…
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Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, believes the U.S. economy is on the verge of a major upswing. In a recent letter to investors, Wood suggested that the “rolling recession” experienced over the past three years is nearing its end — setting the stage for a productivity-driven economic boom and a more sustainable bull market. Contrary to economists forecasting a prolonged downturn through 2026, ARK remains optimistic that innovation and productivity gains will spark recovery much sooner. She believes that this “will be followed not only by a productivity-led economic boom but also a healthy, broader-based bull…
Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in the White House have sent shockwaves through global financial markets, with a level of disruption unmatched by any previous U.S. president. According to Nigel Green, CEO of international financial advisory firm deVere Group, Trump’s aggressive early policies are already reshaping the global economic landscape. Green states, “The speed, scale, and shock value of the Trump administration’s initial actions have stunned investors and destabilised traditional safe-haven assets.” “In just over three months, he has unleashed a new era of uncertainty, volatility, and rapid transformation that’s reshaping global markets in real time. “Since Trump’s inauguration…
New research from business advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts reveals that lower mid-market businesses in the UK remain highly confident about accessing funding for growth. However, many are failing to explore the full spectrum of finance options available. According to the UK Growth Census, which surveyed 500 firms with turnover between £10m and £150m, 89% expressed confidence in securing funding—51% of them feeling “very confident.” Despite this optimism, uptake of flexible funding options remains low, with just 9% using debt finance and 10% leveraging asset-based lending (ABL). The findings highlight a gap in awareness and utilisation of alternative finance solutions.…
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Reward Funding has expanded its Midlands footprint with the appointment of Carl Perry as Business Development Director in its Birmingham office. Bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services, Perry has held key roles in commercial banking and senior lending across challenger and alternative finance institutions. His expertise in delivering asset-based lending and structured credit solutions to SMEs will be instrumental in driving Reward’s ongoing regional growth strategy. Carl will be focused on expanding Reward’s extensive network of introducers, as well as providing flexible asset-secured funding solutions across the Midlands to help ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their goals.…
Following five successful years as a franchisee, Steve Robinson—once an IT Project Director and now a thriving business owner—has renewed his agreement with property damage claims management franchise Aspray and expanded into a second territory. Launching Aspray Sheffield North in 2020, Steve scaled his business from scratch to over £800,000 in annual turnover. With demand continuing to rise, he has now secured a new five-year deal and will operate under the broader name of Aspray Sheffield, covering both north and south of the city. “I have just completed 5 years as an Aspray Franchisee. Running my own business during this…
As Donald Trump’s trade wars intensify and the U.S. dollar loses ground, investors are pouring money into gold, a time-tested safe haven in times of economic volatility. This rush has driven gold prices to a historic high of $3,400 per ounce, jumping 12% in just one month. The soaring demand for gold has lit a fire under gold mining stocks. According to AltIndex.com, the ten largest gold mining firms have seen a combined $100 billion boost in market capitalization so far this year, signaling a golden era for the sector. South African Gold Mining Giants AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields…
During Dan Ashe’s leadership as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) from 2011 to 2017, the agency faced serious allegations from environmental groups and whistleblowers concerning the mishandling of scientific data and decisions that favored political or commercial interests over conservation science. One of the most prominent watchdogs that raised concerns was Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). In multiple filings and reports during Ashe’s tenure, PEER documented what it described as “a pattern of politically driven manipulation of science,” particularly related to habitat designations and endangered species assessments. According to PEER, the agency frequently suppressed internal…
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