In spite of the economic uncertainty around Brexit, British SMEs remain hungry for growth and are generally optimistic about the future. What often holds them back is a lack of funding, particularly through conventional avenues. Below Andrew Boyle, CEO of LGB & Co, discusses with CEO Today how alternative lenders are helping SMEs fund their […]
The methods companies use to attract funding range largely, but not all outside investment means losing control of the boardroom. Below Chris Phillips, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Develop It, champions new ways of investing and encourages start-ups to look beyond the traditional VC structure. The traditional VC has long been the go-to for hungry […]
Damon Walford, Chief Development Officer at alternative lending industry pioneers, ThinCats, shares his thoughts with CEO Today on how SMEs can get the right mix when it comes to funding. Alternative funding offers access to finance that ticks many boxes; from faster turnaround times, to flexible rates and a more in depth probing of the […]
The SFO recently charged Barclays, its former CEO and three other former top executives with fraud pertaining to the funding of billions of pounds from Qatar during the 2008 financial crisis. The bank’s shares fell 0.5% on the news. There have not been any other charges or investigations in regard to the financial crisis, but […]
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