Hoist Finance UK has appointed Sam Joshi as its new Commercial Director as part of its transformation into a revitalised business focused exclusively on acquiring consumer debt. This strategic hire is a key step in Hoist Finance UK’s renewed mission to become the leading buyer of consumer debt portfolios across the UK. Joshi will play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth as the company narrows its focus and strengthens ties with banks and lenders across the country. Sam is a familiar name in the credit industry having worked on both sides of the ‘buying’ and ‘selling’ fence in a…
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UK expats have only a limited time left to take advantage of a major opportunity to boost their future state pension, according to deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firms, representing over 80,000 expatriate clients. With the deadline fast approaching on April 5, UK nationals living abroad must inform HMRC if they intend to make voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs) dating back to 2006. After this date, the option to make retroactive payments will be drastically reduced or eliminated. The advisory firm is urging expats to act immediately, emphasizing that this rare chance could make a…
Access Partnership (AP) has acquired Asia Group Advisors (AGA), forming what is now positioned as Asia’s leading public policy consultancy. In a time of evolving geopolitical challenges and complex trade landscapes, this merger significantly strengthens the firm’s ability to provide market access strategies, deep policy insights, and high-impact advocacy services across the Asia-Pacific region. With this acquisition, Access Partnership adds AGA’s team of over 40 policy experts in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to its capabilities. AGA’s clientele comprising public, private and non-profit entities, engage in technology, biopharma, financial services, sustainability, and natural resources, will now benefit…
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Arif Efendi is founder and principal of UK single-family office and advisory company Aethos Capital, which focuses on a range of sectors and industries. This article will look at the rising popularity of crypto assets among UK investors and moves by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to create a regulatory framework for the country’s crypto sector to safeguard both the industry and the rights of consumers. Cryptocurrency is a digital payment system. Rather than relying on banks to verify transactions, this peer-to-peer approach enables anyone anywhere to send and receive payments. Instead of physical money being held…
PremFina, the UK’s fastest-growing premium finance provider, has announced a major partnership with Ardonagh Advisory, one of the country’s largest insurance broking businesses. This collaboration represents a key milestone in expanding premium finance solutions for brokers and their clients across the UK. Ardonagh Advisory is part of The Ardonagh Group, a leading global insurance distribution platform, valued at $14 billion, with $18 billion in gross written premiums across its international broker network. The partnership is part of PremFina’s wider growth strategy and commitment to working closely with leading industry partners to elevate premium finance across the market. By combining Ardonagh…
Fiberdom, an innovator in wood fiber material technology, has successfully secured €3.5 million in funding to fast-track the development and scaling of its patented, high-performance, 100% plastic-free material. The company aims to replace non-essential plastics with sustainable, circular alternatives. This new funding will drive Fiberdom’s strategic growth, focusing on bolstering research and development efforts, further commercialization of its technology, and strengthening its core operations. The investment comes from long-term investor Heino Group, along with new investors Nordic Foodtech VC and Holdix Oy, and includes a €0.6M grant from Business Finland. “This substantial investment, especially in today’s challenging funding environment, reflects…
On 12 March, the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) announced its request for a special investigation into the case involving the owner of IBOX Bank. Kp.ua reports, Judge Volodymyr Marmash is set to review this motion on 13 March in the Lychakivskyi District Court of Lviv. The defence argues that both the BES detectives and Judge Marmash are acting in violation of Ukrainian law. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling on 5 December 2024, which definitively resolved the criminal case against the bank’s owner and annulled the unlawful decisions made by BES detectives in Lviv, the BES is now attempting to…
An ecology consultancy based in Chester is set to revolutionize the industry with their latest addition to the team, focusing on the integration of AI into their operations. Arbtech, a consultancy comprised of over 100 arboriculturists and ecologists, has appointed a Chief Technology Officer to lead the charge in harnessing technological advancements, particularly AI, to drive innovation within the ecology sector. Arbtech is the UK’s number one ecological and arboricultural consultancy. Since 2005, the business has provided its services to homeowners, architects, planning consultants, project managers, and property developers nationwide, working on more than 50,000 projects since its inception. It…
The Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF2), a collaboration between Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI), the Luxembourg development bank, and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has made a strategic investment in 33N, a leading venture capital fund specializing in cybersecurity and infrastructure software. This investment positions 33N to expand its global, multi-stage investments, particularly in critical sectors like cybersecurity, AI, data, and DevOps, with a notable focus on advancing innovation in Luxembourg. Founded in 2022 and based in Portugal, 33N Ventures has one venture partner of the team based in Luxembourg. The team has already established a strong track record,…
Rupert Osborne, UK CEO of high-growth fintech Capital.com (UK) Limited, advocated for a new Retail Investment Strategy at the Igniting Growth Conference on 25 May 2025. Osborne participated in a panel alongside key parliamentarians, including Callum Anderson MP (PPS to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology), Kanishka Narayan MP (PPS to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), and Lauren Edwards MP (Chair of the Financial Markets and Services APPG). The discussion focused on how financial services can drive inclusive national growth. The conference provided an excellent opportunity for Capital.com to reaffirm its commitment…
