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Do you know the carbon footprint of your business? See how well your business scores on ESG against globally recognised frameworks through Santander Navigator. Take the next step in your journey with access to reports and insights. http://ms.spr.ly/6047YZmZh

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Starling Bank Group Achieves Third Year of Profitability John Mountain, Interim CEO of Starling Bank, said: “This is our third full year of profitability demonstrating a robust financial performance. It was a breakthrough year for Starling as we became a global provider of banking Software as a Service through our subsidiary Engine by Starling. We’ve heavily invested in Engine because we’re confident it can one day become as big as the UK bank, or bigger.” https://lnkd.in/eEMDEn_n David Sproul Raman Bhatia Engine by Starling #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

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Right now more than 120,000 households in England are homeless and living in temporary accommodation, and a household becomes homeless every three minutes.   Early intervention is key. Our groundbreaking No Fixed Address service has helped thousands of people access the financial services they need to help rebuild their lives, and in partnership with Shelter we’re helping more people and families build financial resilience and break the vicious circle of homelessness.   From local pilot projects aimed at tackling the root causes of poor financial health to creating new digital tools and in-person services, a key aim of the partnership is to help people before they reach crisis point. Indeed, our funding combined with help from our digital team has enabled over 180,000 online sessions for people looking for self-help tools over the last four months alone. If you are feeling worried about your finances or housing situation, you’re not alone. Getting help and advice early can make all the difference. Reach out to your bank, or specialist service providers like Shelter for assistance. We will not judge, and we stand ready to help. #HSBCUK #WorldHomelessDay 

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Encountering resistance to change......... 🚦 ⛔ Read our report and see how you can navigate the pathway to success and innovation. 🚀 SaaScada - #bethedifference #makethechange #innovation #datadrivencore

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Good to see that the Bank of England is setting up a Cost Benefit Analysis Panel. This should provide more rigor and oversight to the CBA process ahead of publishing CPs to ensure that the proposals meet the FSMA test that rules should be proportionate to the benefits. https://lnkd.in/e8KinUqv

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A positive response from CBI (Confederation of British Industry) to the initial speech from the new UK government & the vision for economic growth. Hopefully this is the beginning of restoring confidence in key industries & markets such as housing & broader construction #economicpolicy #growth #investment #housebuilding #construction

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This morning's webinar hosted by Craig McBride of LendingCrowd delivered a webinar to our AFS panel. 🎫 Webinars play a key part of our Broker in a Box offering and we are grateful to our lenders for sharing their time and expertise. #AssetFinance #Brokerage #WeAreAFSUKLtd #Webinar #Business #Finance

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NatWest Group and Lombard, has issued the first bond by a UK bank that’s dedicated to financing and re-financing electric vehicles – the NatWest Electric Vehicle (EV) Green Bond* This comes after Lombard recently won the accolade of ‘Best Business Motor Finance Provider’ at the 2024 Business Moneyfacts Awards, cementing its place as the UK’s largest asset financier**and an advocate of sustainable investment for our customers***. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNVwetbP To find out more about transitioning to EVs search Lombard Electric Vehicles *The EV Green Bond is intended to finance or refinance Eligible Assets in the form of leases (financial and operating), hire purchase agreements, loans and other arrangements to finance the use and purchase of electric vehicles. The green label of this bond derives from the inclusion of electric vehicles as Eligible Green Assets under the “Clean Transportation” category defined in NatWest’s Green, Social & Sustainability Financing Framework and the ICMA Green Bond Principles “Clean Transportation” category. NatWest is not claiming that this “green” or “clean transportation” categorisation necessarily meets others’ expectations or requirements for describing or classifying activities, products or assets as “green” or transportation as “clean”. **Asset Finance UK Top 50, 2024. ***For more information on how we define climate and sustainable funding under our CSFF criteria see: Climate and sustainable finance. Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Subject to status. Business use only

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Elavon Europe are proud supporters of the FS Trust Award at the 2024 FS Awards. In this video, Elavon’s leadership team discusses the vital role of trust in the financial services industry and why they are committed to recognising those who excel in this area. ✨ Maureen S., Chief Risk Officer, highlights the growing importance of trust and how it’s shaping the future of financial services. ✨Stephen Groarke, CFO, shares insights on the core values driving Elavon’s work in the industry. ✨Eric Horgan, Head of Product, discusses what the financial sector can learn from other industries. In association with KPMG Ireland. #FSAwards24

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⭐🤩 Chaser has been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year at the CICM British Credit Awards 2025! 🤩⭐ Thank you to the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) for this recognition, which reflects Chaser’s commitment to delivering efficient and innovative credit management solutions 🧡 This recognizes Chaser's efforts to help businesses worldwide improve cash flow and reduce late payments through features like... 📞 Auto-call: Automated, scheduled reminder calls to reach debtors over the phone without any time or effort ☎️ In-app calls: Integrated calls and call recordings within the platform, allowing credit teams to easily contact and follow up with debtors 📬 Letters: Automated postal reminders with QR codes for fast, convenient payment 📈 Revenue forecast: Data-driven insights that support cash flow planning and forecasting Find out more about why Chaser was selected and what this nomination means ✅ https://hubs.li/Q02Y1RLl0 #BCA2025 #CICMBritishCreditAwards

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We, the Financial Inclusion Commission (FIC), are today excited to welcome the new Labour Government's commitment to a National Financial Inclusion Strategy. This crucial initiative aims to tackle financial exclusion and enhance resilience across the UK. In January, the new Labour Government published its 'Plan for Financial Services,' highlighting some alarming statistics: over 1 million people in the UK lack a bank account, and 14 million have less than £100 in savings. Addressing these critical issues will significantly improve the nation's financial resilience. Today we released a statement that includes a comment from our Chair, Chris Pond: “The extent of financial exclusion is a source of shame for a country that prides itself on being a global leader in financial services. We cannot go on with a two-track system with a globally successful financial services sector on one hand, but millions of people who cannot access basic products and services on the other”. We need a comprehensive strategy to ensure everyone has access to essential financial services, fostering #InclusiveGrowth. At FIC, we are committed to working alongside other campaigners and partners to engage with the new Government. Together, we aim to ensure that all UK citizens can contribute to economic growth and lead financially fulfilled lives. Learn more about our mission and the steps we are taking by visiting our website and reading today's statement in full: https://lnkd.in/e9jA6c4N #FinancialInclusion #GeneralElection #FinancialResilience #InclusiveEconomy

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Three in Four UK Financial Services Firms See Digital Trust as a Key Strategic Focus – Do You? https://lnkd.in/eK5sPkBE #UnlockingDigitalID #Videosign #IDverification #RemoteContracting

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Bank of England cuts rates to 4.75% - Industry Insights from Flagstone International. We’re pleased to share our Head of Banks, Helen Vieira’s commentary on the latest BoE rate cut, as featured in IFA Magazine. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the UK’s monetary policy as inflationary pressures ease, allowing for a shift in focus toward economic stability. As Helen notes, "This move aligns with global economic trends as major central banks weigh the risks of slowing growth against inflation control." Read the full article here for insights on how this impacts cash management and the wider financial landscape. https://lnkd.in/eE9NTfHq #BoE #InterestRates #CashManagement #FinancialServices #FlagstoneInternational #Economy #IFAMagazine #Inflation

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Meet another one of our passionate and knowledgeable Relationship Managers, Laleta Buctkuar 👋 Laleta has more than 20 years’ experience working in the financial services sector and has been with GB Bank for just over a year. Watch our 'meet the team' video where Laleta highlights the importance of providing flexible lending solutions to support SME property developers and investors across the country 📽️ #FlexibleFinance #ProprtyDevelopers #PropertyInvestors

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Building Financial Resilience Through Credit Unions At Capital Credit Union, we go beyond savings—we provide solutions for financial struggles. Listen to a short extract by Marlene Shiels, OBE, FCBI (Hon) our CEO in a recent podcast she did with YU and Paul Hutchinson Hear how for employers, supporting your staff’s financial well-being isn’t just caring for your people—it’s a smart business move. #EmployeeWellbeing #FinancialWellness #CreditUnionSupport

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Our Chief Economist @Sebastianburnside delves into the insights from our latest Regional PMI Report to discuss economic growth trends, cost pressures and business output across all nations and regions of the UK. https://lnkd.in/e2HMr8bu

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