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…
Lloyds Bank barometer shows rise in London business confidence
Research from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has shown that business confidence in London increased in July, rising by 7 points…
UK tops US for fintech investment, KPMG figures show
Figures from KPMG have shown that the UK has topped the US in terms of investment in financial technology in…
Innovate UK launches Women in Innovation Awards 2018
Innovate UK is now searching for inspirational businesswomen to participate in the Women in Innovation Awards 2018. The innovation agency,…
Access to finance a key factor for launching a business
Research commissioned by the International Business Festival has found that access to finance is one of the biggest factors behind…
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…
Financial services firms are adopting new printing technologies, research shows
A study from technology services firm Ricoh Europe has shown that financial services firms are adopting new printing technologies in…
Research calls for more finance professionals to implement AI systems
Research from recruitment specialist Reed Accountancy & Finance is calling for more finance professionals to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems.…
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…
Virgin Money’s SME franchise to deliver £500m of new deposits
Figures published by Virgin Money showed that the challenger bank is on target to deliver £500m of new SME deposits…
Finance organisations commit to improving BAME representation
Finance firms have committed to boosting their support for Black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) employees. The Bank of England…
Number of accountants reaches record high, FRC figures show
Figures from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) showed strong growth in the number of accountants in the UK, with membership…