All articles by Juan Destribats

Juan Destribats

Hickman Shearer to expand team

Move signals a shift in team dynamics, enabling existing members to develop and progress into new roles. 

Operations expert Louise Ikonomides joins Finativ

Ikonomides will focus on various areas of activity including operational reviews, process design and improvement, system and standards implementations.

Hexa Finance appoints new General Manager

Jason Davies will enable Hexa to continue to scale up without compromising on the business’s service quality.  

Conister joins Acquis Lumia panel

There are now 26 providers who have signed up to the Acquis Lumia panel and a further 16 who have committed to joining the community.

Popularity of new petrol cars grows as consumers slam the brakes on BEVs 

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) experienced a fall in consumer demand with PCH lease enquiries falling by 2% compared to Q3 last year.

Cost-of-living crisis exacerbating cash flow issues for many SMEs

Other issues businesses are having to deal with include supply chain disruption, inflation and recruitment.

AA Business Services expands with two new appointments

The two new hires are set to strengthen the team’s product development and marketing functions.

Cambridge & Counties Bank expands board with two new Non-Executive Directors

Elizabeth Lockwood has joined as an NED and Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee.

Northgate expands its apprenticeship scheme

Three apprentices will take part in an 18-month programme of training and development.

UK insolvencies soar to highest levels since 2009

The cost-of-living crisis coupled with higher borrowing costs have resulted in decreased disposable income, reduced consumer confidence and ultimately, low levels of spending.