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Across nine UK regions, more than one in five small business owners (22%) are looking to expand into new markets overseas in order to achieve business growth. The latest findings from the quarterly Business Barometer research by Hitachi Capital Business Finance comes at a time when the country is gearing up for the Brexit deadline. Set against…
Read moreBank of Ireland has sold a block of €250 million non-performing loans (NPL) to US fund Cerberus Capital Managemen at 40% discount to face value. The bank will collect a net interest of about €3 million annually from the loans, which it will no longer receive after it sells on the portfolio. The deal will,…
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Corporate insolvencies are on the rise globally due to the more challenging economic environment and high policy uncertainty according to a new report by Atradius. The report says business failures in developed markets are forecast to increase 2.8% in 2019 – the first annual increase in a decade – followed by another 1.2% increase in 2020.…
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Dun & Bradstreet’s latest UK Industry report has revealed that retailers continued to face a challenging business environment throughout the first half of the year. Between falling year-on-year sales, as reported by both the BRC and ONS, and a growing number of vacant stores, retailers are feeling the brunt of consumer uncertainty, particularly surrounding the…
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UK businesses trade all year round yet more than a quarter (27.4% or £548b) of their revenue is driven by seasonal peaks according to the latest research by MarketInvoice Business Insights, the survey explores their preparedness and challenges in dealing with seasonal demand. Seasonal demand refers to peaks in business activity that correspond to various factors…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed it intends to extend the proposed duration of the directions issued under the temporary transitional power to the 31st December 2020. This is to reflect the extension of Article 50. Other than the additional time the FCA’s approach remains unchanged. The temporary transitional power is intended to minimise…
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In 2018, Global Working Capital Requirement (WCR) hit its worst level since 2012 (+1 day, 70 days). The evolution of WCR indicates which businesses have improved, or in this case, deteriorated, their capacity to maintain operating cash flow and internal funding for investment according to a new study by Euler Hermes. The report focuses on Working…
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The Irish Central Bank has published the final report of the Tracker Mortgage Examination, showing that at the end of May 2019, lenders have paid out €683 million in redress and compensation to customers affected by their failings. In all, 40,100 customers have been affected. The Central Bank says following extensive and robust supervisory challenge…
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The number and total value of judgments registered against businesses in Ireland in the first six months of 2019 were the lowest on record for a first half-year, with 250 judgments registered according to the latest figures released by Registry Trust. The judgements were 10 percent fewer than in the first half of 2018. It…
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There were 1,160 judgments registered against consumers in Ireland during the first half of 2019 according to the latest figures released by Registry Trust. This is a 25 percent leap in the number of judgments, compared to the same period of the previous year which, at 930, was the lowest first half-year figure on record.…
Read moreInvenio Financial the debt purchasing subsidiary of Phillips & Cohen Associates (PCA) has announced that it has appointed a senior debt purchase executive. Alexander Holzgreve joins as Head of Acquisitions Europe to lead European growth for the group. Holzgreve, an innovative industry leader, brings with him over 20 years’ experience across multiple countries and credit…
Read moreThe Bank of England has said the lenders could withstand the worst case no-deal Brexit and a full-scale global trade war, but warned “material risks of economic disruption” remain from a cliff-edge EU withdrawal. In the latest report from the Financial Policy Committee (FPC), the Bank said it had assessed lenders against a doomsday no-deal…
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Wells Fargo Bank International (WFBI) has been reprimanded and fined €5,880,000 by the Central Bank of Ireland for regulatory reporting breaches and related governance failings. The company has admitted five breaches. The breaches varied in duration from 1 January 2014 to 28 February 2019. The breaches include failure to accurately report the Firm’s capital position…
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