Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Global information services company, Experian and TIPTrust, have agreed on a data-driven partnership. TIPTrust supplies data and technology to the free debt advice sector, by providing faster, more accurate client data to debt advisers, the partnership has enabled those seeking free debt advice to get the personalised support needed to start their journey towards regaining…
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Just, the enforcement market integrator has appointed FinTech veteran Mike Dugand as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dugand will take his seat on the board of Just in the new year after completing his role at Nottingham Building Society where he has led the transition from legacy systems to SalesForce. With previous leadership experience at Experian,…
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East Midlands based venture, Connected Data, has announced that Anthony Sumner and Antony Dear will be joining the team as Director of Data and Analytics and Director of Platform and Delivery. Sumner joins the Connected Data team from Experian, the global information services company, where he held the role of Managing Director of Analytics. He…
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Enforcement specialist Bristow & Sutor has scored 100% score in a recent audit by the Civil Enforcement Association (CIVEA). Trade association, CIVEA represents enforcement firms across England and Wales. All members, including Bristow & Sutor, are required to follow a strict code of conduct, which exceeds statutory requirements and the National Standards. This code aims…
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Arrow Global, a European investor and alternative asset manager in credit and real estate, has announced the creation of a dedicated corporate restructuring business to cater to the growing market opportunity in Portugal. The new business builds on Arrow Global’s market-leading experience and capabilities in Portugal through its Whitestar and Norfin servicing and asset management…
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European debt purchaser, Lowell has said that collections have continued to perform ahead of expectations across the Group with all regions performing ahead of forecast. The company said, in its latest results for the 3 months ended 30th September 2021, that the UK, the recovery of the deferred collections has continued ahead of forecast expectation.…
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Pollen Street Capital has agreed on a sale of Aryza Holdings. Aryza will be acquired by Atlas Bidco 1, a company owned by Macquarie Capital Principal Finance, Pollen Street, and Aryza senior management. Pollen Street, and Aryza senior management state that all parties are excited by the future growth potential of the high-quality software platform,…
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First Locate has announced the appointment of Neil Burrows as its new Head of Sales. Burrows will look to broaden the company’s existing portfolio of premium clients by expanding our reach into other key sectors across the Banking, Financial Services and Utility offerings with a focus on key services and White Label solutions. Darren Guest…
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Digital bank Zopa has announced that it has appointed Graham Robinson as its new Chief Risk Officer. Robinson joins Zopa as it completes its first year as a digital bank and sets its sights on further growth. With over 20 years experience of leadership across credit risk, operations and digital, Robinson brings a wealth of…
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Enforcement specialist, Bristow & Sutor Group has signed a charity partner agreement that will see the Midlands-based company provide support, volunteering and annual donations to The Money Charity until at least October 2024. The Money Charity provides education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and…
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A new debt resolution agency, The Digital DRA, has been launched to help consumers resolve their debt with dignity. The Digital DRA aims to reimagine the debt collection process by putting the customer first. Customers will have 24/7 access to an online management portal, where they can fully self-serve at a time and place convenient…
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East Midlands based venture, Connected Data, has secured private equity funding in an investment round led by EMBA Investors. Connected Data blends the latest business intelligence, analytics and artificial intelligence capability with the widest range of predictive data solutions. The company says that it significantly simplifies the process, removing ‘data noise’, with minimal impact on an…
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Broker firm, Just Mortgages has announced that it has appointed Ben Allkins as its New Head of Mortgages and Protection for its self-employed division. The newly created role will involve managing the strategic direction of the self-employed division, helping improve the efficiency of the team, and supporting Just Mortgages’ brokers to deliver exceptional advice. With…
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