Second charge mortgage new business volumes remain stable

7th May 2021 Consumer Collections |

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes remained stable in March 2021. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said: “In…

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Building Societies Association appoints Chair

7th May 2021 Consumer Collections |

Mark Bogard, Chief Executive of the Family Building Society has been elected as the new Chair of the Building Societies Association (BSA).  He takes up this role with immediate effect. Bogard held the post of Deputy Chair at the BSA since May 2019 and succeeds Mike Regnier, Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Building Society.  At…

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SMEs look to invest £150,000 as optimism grows 

SMEs are set to invest an average of £150,000 in the business as post lockdown optimism grows according to new research by Bibby Financial Services (BFS). The Government’s plans to ease lockdown restrictions have seen a surge in optimism from SMEs, according to the latest business funders’ Covid-19 Pulse survey. The research found that three…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – April 2021

In April the following administration notices have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: AS REALISATIONS 2021 LTD BETINDEX LTD BLACKFRIARS LTD BLACKPOOL CENTRAL HOTEL LTD BROOKS BROTHERS UK LTD BROWN MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD BUSINESS LOAN NETWORK LTD BV9 LTD C.F. LABELS LTD. CBS BUSINESS FURNITURE LTD COMPLETE ENGINEERING GROUP…

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LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – April 2021

Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in April: 11:11 MEDIA LTD 19TEN LTD 29TEN FITNESS LTD 312 SW3 LTD 360COMPUTING LTD 3MILES LTD 6CATS UK LTD. A LISTER TRANSPORT 80 LTD A ONE PRO STYLE LTD A SLIM LTD A W LEWIS…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – April 2021

In April, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: ACCUTOR LTD ALL2020 LTD ASSEGAI DESIGN AND BUILD LTD BERRY BROW CONVENIENCE STORE LTD BOHEMIA WORLD TRADING LTD CITYWIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD COUNTER SOLUTIONS U.K. LTD DWHA LTD EESA &CO LTD EUROPA CLUB LTD FORD NEWS…

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94% of the finance sector looking to implement Intelligent Automation

7th May 2021 Consumer Collections |

Intelligent Automation (IA) is set to become the latest technology buzzword in the financial sector, with 94% of finance professionals stating they are looking to implement the technology according to new research by Visma | Onguard. The research says that despite this, 50% of finance professionals do not understand the technology or the benefits it…

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