One in six expect to be paying their mortgage at 65

21st June 2021 Consumer Collections |

Almost one in six people expect to be over the age of 65 by the time they repay their mortgage (15%) according to research by Opinium. The research shows that among those who were aged 55 and over and still had a mortgage, one in five expected to repay over the age of 70 (19%),…

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Easing of lockdown lifting pressure on household finances

21st June 2021 Consumer Collections |

Despite the extension of some lockdown measures across the household finances showed continued signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2021 according to new research by Scottish Widows. The research showed that there were improved trends for savings and a more positive outlook towards the longer term, as the easing of lockdown restrictions in…

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Moon Beever and Wedlake Bell to merge

21st June 2021 Mergers and Acquisitions |

Insolvency and debt recovery specialist Moon Beever has announced that the firm has agreed to merge with Wedlake Bell effect from 12th July. Wedlake Bell is a top 100 City law firm with core strengths across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services and Dispute Resolution. The firm has 60 Partners operating from its central City…

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One in five households spending £265 a year on unused subscriptions

21st June 2021 Consumer Collections |

One in five households (21%) are paying for subscriptions they have forgotten about or no longer use, according to research from comparethemarket.com these households are typically spending £265 a year on services they don’t need. The research found only 28% of households check every month how much they are spending on subscriptions. As a result,…

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SKSi makes four new appointments

21st June 2021 Commercial Credit Management |

Professional services business advice company, SKSi has announced the appointment of three insolvency experts to strengthen its team at its Edinburgh office. Shona Maxwell, Scott Bastick and Robin Panton join SKSi having previously worked together at another Scottish insolvency practice whilst Ross McClymont also joins the team as a Trainee Administrator.   Maxwell has specialised…

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