European businesses see outlook improving

29th June 2021 Commercial Credit Management |

Intrum has published its latest European Payment Report with the analysis showing that half of the companies surveyed stating that they think they are lucky to have survived 2020. At the same time, reality did not turn out as gloomy as expected, partially due to government support, but also with new, digital business models gaining…

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HMRC investigates 12,828 pandemic scheme claims

29th June 2021 Commercial Credit Management |

HMRC has launched 12,828 investigations into the use of the Government’s pandemic-related business support schemes, looking into potential fraud and other non-compliance with rules. Analysis by law firm BLM shows there were 7,384 investigations related to the job retention scheme, 5,020 linked to the self-employment income support scheme and 424 related to Eat Out to…

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Equifax hires new Managing Director for Debt Services business

29th June 2021 Consumer Collections |

Equifax has today announced the appointment of Phil McGilvray as the new Managing Director for its Debt Services business, which incorporates TDX Group and Indesser. McGilvray is a highly experienced commercial leader with a career of more than 20 years in financial services he will manage the growth and ongoing development of the Equifax debt…

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One in five consumers are put off by cash-only businesses

29th June 2021 Commercial Credit Management |

One in five consumers are put off by cash-only businesses but some small businesses cannot yet offer them, as many say non-cash payment options are too expensive according to new research by Tomato Pay. The research found that 65% of people would rather support local businesses than big brands and almost half (46%) of people…

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