Article content Fintech startup recognized for embedded marketplace helping community financial institutions improve loan acquisition and member growth SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Union Credit, the only marketplace for credit unions to deliver firm pre-approved, one-click credit offers at the point of purchase, announced it has been named LendTech of the Year at the 2024 US […]
The UK housing market showed unexpected resilience in October, with estate agents reporting increased sales, rising buyer inquiries, and a brighter outlook following the Autumn Budget. Despite pre-budget apprehension, the housing market outperformed expectations, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). Of the 269 estate agents polled, a majority […]
Today, around 99% of all businesses in the UK are classed as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), employing around 61% of the private sector workforce.Yet, despite their critical role in the UK economy, many SMEs are struggling. A recent study found the number of small businesses in the UK has dropped from 5.9 million in […]
UK export growth could shrink by up to £8.5 billion over two years if a full-scale US-China trade war erupts, Allianz Trade has warned. A protracted trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies could severely impact the UK’s manufacturing sector, according to Allianz Trade, the trade credit division of the global insurance and investment […]
Meta Platforms has been fined €797.72 million (£663 million) by the European Commission over alleged anti-competitive practices involving Facebook Marketplace. The European Union regulator ruled that Meta breached competition laws by linking its social network with Facebook Marketplace, giving it an unfair advantage over rival online classified services. Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s executive vice-president […]