Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
A new study from Juniper Research, found that by 2028, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)userbase will increase by 107%, from 380 million users in 2024. Banks and super apps are leveraging their positions to underrepresented demographics incentivising BNPL through consolidated offerings tailored to consumers, such as integrated eCommerce platforms. Juniper Research found that despite…
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New research by Allianz Trade in its latest report on global Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Working Capital Requirements (WCR) has found that the looming profitability squeeze could extend payment delays further The research found that profitability is the number one driver of payment terms in Europe, more impactful than financing or the business cycle.…
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Despite entering another year already defined by economic uncertainty, supply chain disruption and geopolitical tensions, Taulia’s global Supplier Sentiment Survey found that businesses are largely optimistic about the year ahead. The survey finds that more than eight in 10 (85%) businesses globally are feeling optimistic about the year ahead; a significant increase from 2022 when…
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Business insolvencies in the UK could increase by 10% this year, according to research by Allianz. The insurer’s global insolvency outlook revealed that 15% of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are at risk of going bust, the highest proportion in Europe. This is compared to 14% in France, 9% in Italy, and 7%…
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Nova Credit, the cross-border and alternative credit analytics company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Creditinfo, a global service provider for credit information and risk management solutions, to help Ukrainians gain access to the necessary financial services needed to effectively rebuild their lives abroad. The partnership is powered by Nova Credit’s Credit Passport®, the only…
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Allianz Trade has predicted that business insolvencies in the UK are set to increase in next few years. The report anticipates that business insolvencies in the UK will hover around 30% above pre-pandemic levels by 2025, with notable peaks expected in 2024 (29,850 cases i.e. +5%) and 2025 (28,400 cases i.e. -5%). The rise is…
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Debt-laden companies across Europe, Middle East and Africa are facing a $500bn refinancing scramble in the first half of 2024. This challenge could lead to the demise of many zombie businesses, despite the expected peak in interest rates offering some relief. The value of company loans and bonds maturing during this six-month period is higher…
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Bluestone Group has announced that it has agreed terms for the sale of its Irish motor finance operations, Bluestone Motor Finance Ireland (BMFI) to Close Brothers Limited. BMFI was established as a lending platform in 2014, after a period of several years managing acquired portfolios of assets in the Republic of Ireland. After its launch,…
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HSBC and Nova Credit have agreed on a new partnership which will enable newcomers to the UK to leverage their international credit history instantly and free of charge when applying for a credit card. New and existing customers applying for an HSBC UK credit card online can choose to share their credit history from a growing list…
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New research from Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has found that small and medium sized (SME) manufacturing businesses across the globe are being significantly impacted by current economic conditions. Four in ten (40%) manufacturers surveyed across nine key international markets agree that global business conditions are worse now than during the pandemic, and over a quarter…
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European credit management service provider, Intrum has announced a partnership with Aryza Group to leverage its software solution in the Netherlands. The credit management specialist has implemented Aryza Control software which will enable Intrum to distinguish between individuals who are genuinely unable to pay and those who are unwilling to fulfil their obligations, enabling them…
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The UK is set to be one of the world’s worst-performing major economies this year, according to a forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report says the UK economy’s performance in 2023 will be the worst among the G7, predicting that the economy will shrink by 0.3% in 2023 and then grow by…
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Global insolvencies are set to surge by 21% in 2023 and 4% in 2024, while insolvencies in the UK are expected to increase by 16% and 9% in the same period as businesses are tested by weak demand, prolonged pressure on profitability, weaker cash buffers and tighter-for-longer financial conditions, according to latest analysis by Allianz Trade.…
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