QUALCO UK acquires EPFS panel manager platform

31st July 2025 Company News |

QUALCO UK announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Everyday People Financial Solutions (EPFS) ‘Panel Manager’ platform. The transaction includes the novation of two prime client contracts including E.ON Next, and a major telecoms, internet and media provider, together with all of the intellectual property relating to the Panel Manager software application…

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43% of consumers are optimistic about their household finances

New data from TransUnion has revealed that more than two in five (43%) consumers are optimistic about their household finances over the next 12 months. The figure is up from 41% in Q1 2025 and is a significant increase from a low of 26% in Q3 2022. Gen Z showed the largest year-on-year (YoY) increase…

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Business activity projected to decline

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative sentiment that began in late 2024, according to latest Confederation of British Industry research. The downturn is expected to be broad-based, with business volumes in the services sector set to decline (-19%),…

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Nationwide launches benefits helpline

Nationwide has become the first financial services provider to launch a free telephone benefits calculator service, helping people understand and claim the support they are entitled to. The ‘Better Off’ calculator, which will be able to be used by anyone, not just Nationwide customers, has been launched in partnership with social policy data experts, Policy in…

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