Birmingham: the perfect city for students who want to make the most of their University life
More students call Birmingham home than any other UK city except London (The Telegraph) Birmingham has one of the highest percentage..
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Investments in the Caribbean Increasing Due To CBI Demand
This year’s controversial Brexit vote in the UK has left many fearing the countries future relationships with the European Union and t..
INVESTING
To invest or not to invest… that is the Brexit brainteaser
Pound lingering at record lows British property c. 20% cheaper than before the referendum for buyers with dollars Demand up in Septem..
NEWS
Aon Benfield launches Managed Care Services platform with the appointment of three key executives
Christina Mendez, Thomas Sass, and Tom Leonard to help drive new MCS initiative Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and ..
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Oxford Bus Company Outsources for the First Time
The Oxford Bus Company, part of the Go Ahead Group, has outsourced the cleaning, shunting and fuelling services of its buses and coach..
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Supporting Apple Pay Integration in Japan
David Orme, CEO, Rambus Bell ID With the launch of Apple Pay in Japan, consumers will soon be using their iPhones and Apple Watches to..
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First post-Brexit quarterly figures from Kyero.com reveal that Spanish property is booming
Buyer enquiries up 64% in September 2016 com search activity outperforming Rightmove Overseas by 4 to 1 User numbers up 13% year on ..
INVESTING
Green initiatives cut self-storage business Space Station’s energy costs by 75%
London based Space Station has successfully reduced its energy costs by 75% through a £550,000 investment in new green initiatives. ..
BUSINESS
FICO and EFL Partner to Extend Access to Credit for “Unscoreable” Consumers and Entrepreneurs in Multiple Markets
As part of FICO Financial Inclusion Initiative, new licensing agreement can help millions of consumers in emerging markets gain access..
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US homeowners premium set to surpass $90bn for the first time, according to annual Aon study
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today launches its annual Homeowners ROE ..
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Streamlines Cheque Processing with Checkprint
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has streamlined how it manages its cheque payments by deploying i..
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Rouse Partners’ Brexit checklist commended in UK and abroad
A checklist produced by chartered accountants Rouse Partners, prompting firms to consider the potential risks posed by Brexit and its ..
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EMVCo Launches EMV 3-D Secure 2.0 Specification
New specification to authenticate cardholders during card-not-present transactions across all e-commerce channels and connected device..
NEWS
Small businesses and scams: What you need to know
By Greg Thomas, Director at Mi Ventures Fraud affects 1 in 4 small businesses every year, and in 2015, fraud losses to SMEs were estim..
BUSINESS
Mortgages for millennials
Banks should overhaul the mortgage process for a digital age before disruptors get there first, says Peter Veash, CEO of The BIO Agenc..
FINANCE
5 Steps to successful supply chain finance
By Gopal Iyer, Sourcing & Supply Chain Consultant at4C Associates, an award winning management consultancy specialising in procure..
FINANCE
A nation of toffs: Research reveals what Brits class as ‘posh’ in 2016
14% of 18 to 24 year olds think using a cheese board is posh The Home Counties accent has been voted the poshest Owning a second or ..
LIFESTYLE
Should insurers buy data direct from their customers?
By Scott Logie, Managing Director at REaD Group Insight Scott Logie I recently attended an excellent conference hosted by ..
INSURANCE
How technology can support insurance business growth
Simon Michie, CTO at Redcentric In the fast-paced business world we live in, it’s never been more important for companies to utilise t..
INSURANCE
Increase your Business’ Efficiency with Integrated Labels
If your business sells goods online, or if your business deals with regularly sending items in the post, you will be familiar with how..
NEWS
James Trainor, top FBI cyber expert, joins Aon’s Cyber Solutions Group
As the frequency and severity of cyber risks continue to increase, Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc ..
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Europe’s top innovators celebrated at the Corporate Entrepreneur Awards
Virgin Money, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banking Group, HomeServe Labs and Close Brothers Retail Finance scoop awards in what has been ..
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In a class of its own: £1.9 billion invested in UK student accommodation in 2016
£1.9 billion invested into UK student accommodation (Jan – Aug 2016, Savills) UK “most in-demand destination for global c..
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Should You Exhibit at a Business Event AGAIN?
Unless you have previously experienced a wave of new business from exhibitions and trade shows, then deciding to take a booth yet agai..
BUSINESS
The New Client-Adviser Experience in the Age of the Customer
By Gavin Mee, Senior Area Vice President for UK Enterprise at Salesforce If you think about the way we, as consumers, interact with br..
BUSINESS
Banks need to become a lifestyle brand
By Christopher Evans, Director, Collinson Group Banking on the move and online is widely available, and means that it is no longer a n..
BANKING
SETsquared guide to pitching online
As part of our investment programme this year, we’re asking our member companies to pitch online to a panel of investors in order to w..
INVESTING
SETsquaredskills up start-ups to pitch for global funding
SETsquared, the global number one university business incubator and enterprise partnership between the universities of Bath, Bristol, ..
NEWS
Worldpay claims first with P2PE certification for omni-channel solution
Worldpay has announced a major milestone in helping UK retailers reduce the complexity and cost associated with gaining PCI compliance..
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Digitalisation: why using the opportunity of Fintechs can create an innovative digital client experience
Martin Zahner, Head Software Exchange at Avaloq Challenge of digitalisation Digitalisation is impacting all walks of life – both busin..
TECHNOLOGY
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‘Why preparation for new SWIFT cyber security standards needs to start now’
By Mike Fenton, CEO Redscan Cyber Security Ltd The impending publication of new security controls by The Society for Worldwide Interba..
FINANCE
THE FUTURE OF PAYMENTS and COLLECTIONS
Themes and Issues Covered at TALKINGTECH’s ‘The Future of Digital Payments and Collection’s Event #futureofpayments16 Last month, much..
TECHNOLOGY
More than one in ten Brits are embarrassed to talk to anyone about their money issues
A tenth of Brits don’t know how to tackle difficult conversations about their money issues 17% would never discuss gambling debt with..
NEWS
Rambus Bell ID Simplifies Tokenization Management for Banks
Single platform allows banks to integrate with multiple payment schemes quickly and easily, while enabling schemes to on-board banks r..
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Reckon Software goes from strength to strength with appointment of new Partner Development Manager
Reckon Software, the rapidly growing UK arm of the Reckon Group, announces the appointment of Leigh Lawson, who joins the company as P..
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The £14.1m price tag of the one-day passport service for UK travellers
Out of date passports are costing UK travellers an additional £14.1m per year through use of the Premium one-day passport service, new..
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