4D Contact appoints Non Executive Director

7th October 2025 Appointments |

4D Contact has announced that it has appointed Martin Kirby as its new Non-Executive Director. Kirby has over 30 years of leadership experience across Business Stream, Kier Group, Adecco UK, and Bupa Healthcare. Alongside his MBA from INSEAD, Martin is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (FCICM) and an active member of its…

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Dains Group acquires Curo

7th October 2025 Insolvency |

Advisory services specialist the Dains Group has acquired Curo. Curo was founded in 2005 by Anna Madden and Julia Gallagher, who first met whilst working together at a ‘big four’ firm. The Curo team, based in Bromsgrove, will continue to operate under the leadership of Anna Madden (Head of Audit) and Julia Gallagher (Head of…

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Regulators to tackle poor claims management practices

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) are joining together to tackle misleading advertising and inadequate information provided by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms working on motor finance claims, and the risk that excessive fees are charged to clients.  …

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