Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
A new study across 11 markets commissioned by Mastercard has revealed that six out of seven people use digital banking solutions at least once a month, 38 per cent do so on a weekly or even daily basis. 63% use mobile banking apps from traditional banks and one in five (20%) already from digital-only banks.…
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Access to financing for European small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been steadily improving as a result of the very accommodative monetary policy of the European Central Bank (ECB), which has improved credit availability and reduced interest rates. This improving access to finance has, however, made European SMEs heavily reliant on banks as an external…
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According to a new survey, half of European businesses believe their country will be cashless within ten years. The coming European Payment Report 2019 by European credit management services company Intrum, shows that a quarter of all businesses believe their country will abandon cash within five years, while another quarter believes it will happen in…
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William Molloy has been announced as the Central Bank’s Director of Financial Operations, effective from 1st August 2019. The Director of Financial Operations is responsible for leading the implementation of monetary policy in Ireland with direct responsibility for the investment management of the Central Bank’s financial assets. This role is pivotal in maintaining the liquidity…
Read moreIntrum has announced that has reached an agreement with Piraeus Bank to acquire it’s Recovery Management Services platform; Recovery Banking Unit. The Unit will be hived-down into a separate legal entity, valued at €410m, which will be fully consolidated by Intrum. Intrum will acquire 80 per cent of the shares in the new company corresponding…
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Irish bank, Permanent TSB has been reprimanded and fined €21 million by regulator, Central Bank of Ireland for regulatory breaches affecting tracker mortgage customers The fine to Permanent TSB was in respect of serious failings to 2,007 tracker mortgage customer accounts which were impacted for the period between August 2004 and October 2018. PTSB has…
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have fined Raphael Bank (Raphaels) for failing to manage its outsourcing arrangements properly between April 2014 and December 2016. Raphaels has received separate fines of £775,100 from the FCA and £1,112,152 from the PRA in respect of these breaches (resulting in a combined fine of…
Read moreDun & Bradstreet’s 2019 Global Bankruptcy report has revealed that business failures have declined globally, despite increased economic challenges. However, with global economic challenges on the rise, most regions are forecasted to grow more slowly than in 2018, with the number of business failures forecast to increase in the coming months. Forty-nine percent (49%) of…
Read moreAnders Engdahl has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Intrum. Engdahl is currently Chief Investment Officer. Mikael Ericson, President & CEO of Intrum said “Anders Engdahl has since he joined Lindorff in 2014, gained deep understanding of our core business, both debt collection and portfolio investments. He has a broad and long experience…
Read moreIn the Asia Pacific region, the number of businesses taking a more strategic approach to credit management is increasing according to new research by Atradius. While global GDP growth is forecast to slow from 3.2% in 2018 to 2.7% this year, global insolvencies are expected to rise 2%. As an integral part of the global…
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European credit management Lowell, has announced positive quarterly results, for the period 1 January to 31 March 2019, showing the strong momentum carried over from 2018 with an income increase of 9%. Colin Storrar, CFO, said “I am pleased with the start we have made to the year. These results are the natural progression of…
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North Wales debt recovery agency specialist CCI Credit Management (CCICM) has announced that it has earnt its first prestigious Chwarae Teg FairPlay Employer Award for workforce inclusivity and gender equality. CCICM was awarded top-level ‘Leading’ status by Chwarae Teg – the foremost equality charity in Wales – for diversity best practice in 10 areas of…
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A report detailing the major economic and political updates of North American markets has been published by global trade credit insurer Atradius. The Atradius North American Country Report is a free publication for any business that is trading, or seeking to trade, within the region. Richard Reynolds, head of Strategic Accounts for Atradius UK, said…
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