One in four consumers not confident about their finances

28th September 2020 Consumer Collections |

Following the stresses and strains of the Covid-19 pandemic, 26% of UK consumers say they are not confident about their financial situation, according to a Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) survey. This most recent survey builds on past surveys the CISI has undertaken. In 2017, 30% of respondents said that they would not…

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Arrow Global appoints Group Chief Legal and Risk Officer

28th September 2020 Consumer Collections |

Arrow Global Group has announced the appointment of Martina Swart as Group Legal and Risk Officer. Swart will be responsible for legal and compliance, governance and risk management across the Group, replacing Stewart Hamilton who left the business recently. She will report directly to Lee Rochford, Group CEO, as part of Arrow’s executive management team.…

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Late payment is hindering growth initiatives for over half of businesses

28th September 2020 Commercial Credit Management |

UK firms are slashing costs, reducing debt and cutting headcount in a bid to survive as customers struggle to pay on time and in full according to new research by credit management group Intrum. The company’s new European Payment Report focuses on the negative financial disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Research carried out before…

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2020 Credit & Collections Technology Awards confirms move to online ceremony

28th September 2020 Consumer Collections |

The Credit & Collections Technology Awards, which recognises technological innovation in the credit and collections industry for companies and individuals who have done the most outstanding work in the past year is set to announce the winners via an online webinar ceremony on Thursday 19th November. This year’s online Awards ceremony will replace the face-to-face…

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