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Competition from alternative lenders driving growth in business lending
Competition from alternative lenders is driving banks to boost lending amounts for businesses, according to Conrad Ford, Chief Executive of…
Finance professionals want clarity on Brexit, research shows
Research from finance and accounting recruitment firm Reed Accountancy & Finance has shown that businesses in the finance sector want…
Financial services helping to drive UK M&A activity, research shows
Research from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and debt advisory firm Livingstone Partners has shown that M&A activity targeting companies in…
Report shows increase in demand for permanent finance workers
The latest IHS Markit jobs report has shown that there was an increase in job vacancies for permanent staff across…
FCA announces consultation phase for global fintech sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a consultation phase in its plan to create a global fintech sandbox. The…
Digital-first banks leading the way for customer service, research shows
Research from FIS has shown that digital-first banks are outperforming the world’s top 50 banks when it comes to customer…
Digital transformation driving demand for new finance skills, research shows
Research from finance and accountancy recruitment firm Robert Half has shown that digital transformation is driving demand for new skills…
72% of UK adults unaware of Open Banking, study shows
A study carried out by market research and data analytics firm YouGov has shown that 72% of UK adults are…
Data shows increase in demand for finance and insurance professionals
Figures from labour market analytics data provider Innovantage have shown an increase in online advertising activity for front-line roles across…
UK financial services exports reached record high in 2017
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics have shown that UK exports of financial services hit a record high…
Research highlights demand for flexible finance options
Research from finance solutions provider Duologi has shown that consumers want access to flexible finance options, with 20% saying that…
Traditional banks benefiting the most from Current Account Switch Service
Research from payments body Bacs has shown that traditional banks are benefitting the most from the Current Account Switch Service…