Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Irish mortgage lenders can no longer impose legal fees and other charges on borrowers in arrears who are co-operating with their bank to resolve the issue. Irish regulator, the Central Bank has written to all the main Irish lenders, reminding them of their obligation not to impose charges on borrowers ahead of a decision by…
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Sales on credit are on the up despite the prevailing economic challenges as UK businesses strive to appear more attractive to potential customers, reveals the latest economic report by trade credit insurer Atradius. The Western Europe Payment Practices Barometer research report by Atradius found offering credit was being used by UK firms as a tool…
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Some of the largest credit unions in Ireland have come together under the currentaccount.ie brand, to roll-out a new full-service current account for its credit union members. Credit Union members will be able to open an account online or in the Credit Union Offices. Over the coming weeks, 30 Credit Unions, with 115 Branches nationwide…
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The Irish Central Bank has published its Household Credit Market Report for 2019 as well as data and commentary on new mortgage lending under the mortgage measures during the first half of 2019. The report has found that Household debt-to-disposable-income (DTI) continued to decline, but remains the fifth highest in the EU. Household debt stood…
Read moreIreland’s regulator, The Central Bank has proposed reforms to financial services regulations, including a new Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) to ensure clearer accountability. The Central Bank considers these proposed reforms to be necessary enhancements to its supervisory and enforcement toolkit. Speaking at the Matheson Conference on Culture and Governance in Financial Services in UCD,…
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A new trade credit report focused on South Africa by Atradius has highlighted a rise in business insolvencies with an increase of 30% year-on-year to March 2019. With a subdued performance in manufacturing and mining alongside a struggling consumer sector, linked to weaker household spending, it is expected insolvencies will increase further. The report analyses…
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International deceased account management specialist, Phillips & Cohen Associates (PCA) has announced the appointment of several key European executive roles as it continues to expand internationally. Ana Suarez Minguez, has been appointed as Site Director for the business’ Madrid office and will lead the growth of PCA’s Spanish and Portuguese servicing capability. Suarez Minguez is…
Read moreChief Finance Officers (CFOs) are intensifying their focus on cost control, with 58% saying it is a strong priority for the next 12 months, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey. This is the highest level for ten years. Almost two-thirds of CFOs (65%) say their business faces high or very high levels of external financial…
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SMEs are least likely to invest in their businesses during the remainder of 2019 according to the latest Global Business Monitor from Bibby Financial Services (BFS) and trade credit insurer, Euler Hermes. The report offers insight into the opportunities and threats faced by SMEs worldwide, based on a survey of businesses across 13 regions, with…
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The Irish arm of Ulster Bank has agreed to sell €800 million of mortgage, to US distressed debt specialist CarVal Investors. Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC will become the legal owner and Servicer of the mortgages, the bank has said in a statement. The portfolio includes 2,800 owner-occupier loans with a face value of €715…
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One third (33%) of UK businesses are concerned about the potential impact Brexit will have on their suppliers and customers, according to new research from R3, the insolvency and restructuring body. The research, a survey of 1,200 senior business financial decision-makers, carried out for R3 by BVA BDRC, found that 11% of businesses have reviewed…
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Rising costs are the greatest challenge facing small businesses around the world, according to the latest Global Business Monitor study from global SME partner, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) and global leader in trade credit insurance Euler Hermes. Findings of the research, based on a survey of more than 2,300 SMEs in 13 countries across Asia,…
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Global insolvencies are rising for the first time in a decade with the greatest uptick seen in the UK, reports leading economists at trade credit insurer Atradius. The Insolvency Outlook report by Atradius forecasts business failure rates in developed markets will increase by 2.8% this year – the first rise since the global financial crisis.…
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