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Key Benefits of Taking a Loan Against Property (LAP)
A Loan Against Property (LAP) is a secured loan where an individual pledges property as collateral to borrow funds from a bank or financial institution. It is a…
Finance
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Urs Meisterhans: The Fintech Board Member Bridging Traditional Banking and Blockchain Innovation
Blockchain startups increasingly recruit board members from traditional finance, seeking expertise that pure technology entrepreneurs often lack. When Hong Kong-based Digital Transaction Limited appointed Urs Meisterhans to its…
Finance
The Advantages Your Local Business Has With Borderless Banking
Running a local business no longer means being confined to local customers. Thanks to digitalization and global banking innovations, even small businesses can now tap into international markets,…
Finance
Xceptor and Coalition Greenwich Uncover Key Drivers of Capital Markets Transformation
Xceptor has released a new report, Operational Efficiency Is Driving Digital Transformation in Capital Markets, developed in collaboration with Crisil Coalition Greenwich. The report highlights how capital markets…
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Global Digital Bank Driving Much Needed Environmental Change in Finance
The financial industry has long been associated with towering skyscrapers, endless paperwork, and a significant carbon footprint. But as sustainability has become an increasingly decisive factor in how…
Finance
PSR Transition Prompts Calls for FCA to Prioritise Faster, Safer Payments
With the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) set to wind down, high-risk finance businesses are urging the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to focus on faster and more secure payments.…
Finance
Simply Asset Finance’s Liverpool Office Originates £50M in Funding, Reports 127% Q1 Growth
Simply Asset Finance has announced that its Liverpool office has now originated £50 million in funding since opening in 2023, underscoring its strong presence and commitment to supporting…
Finance
Nigel Green Slams Plans to Redirect Pension Capital into UK Assets
Plans to compel UK pension funds to allocate more capital to domestic private markets could damage long-term retirement savings and shake investor trust, says Nigel Green, CEO of…
Finance
Chetwood Hits £4B Savings Milestone Amid Strong UK Growth
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…
Finance
Dow Schofield Watts: Mid-Market Firms Miss Out on Alternative Finance
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…