All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Europe’s new capital regulation include beneficial leasing provisions  

This is the first time European prudential regulation includes specific clauses for leasing, says Leaseurope

Time Finance bolsters invoice finance team

As relationship manager, Georgina Harrison will manage client requests and audits, identify risks, and maintain high client retention levels. 

UK business confidence reaches eight-year peak: Lloyds Bank survey 

The confidence increased by eight points to 50%, a level not seen since November 2015. 

UK’s One Stop Business Finance exceeds £30m lending milestone 

OSBF’s loan book has seen nearly 50% growth, increasing from £21m a year ago to £31m in April 2024.  

High street banks continue to limit funding for SMEs 

Latest findings suggest that 77% of specialist brokers are observing a continuous scaling back in finance availability from banks. 

Political uncertainty is top concern for UK SMEs: Shawbrook survey  

Over half of the respondents are apprehensive about the potential change in government. 

Viable secures seed funding to enhance financial solutions for UK SMBs  

It offers solutions to manage tasks, including transaction processing, financial reporting, budgeting, scenario visualisation, and access to funding. 

Renaissance Asset Finance extends financing facility to construction company

The financing was facilitated by Monarch Asset Finance and will be used to finance the purchase of new equipment. 

TRIVER teams up with Experian to streamline lending for UK SMEs 

The collaboration comes amidst growing concerns regarding the obstacles SMEs face in securing finance.  

UK’s Business Banking Resolution Service to shut down 

The Treasury Select Committee, earlier this month, advocated for the BBRS to be replaced with a new independent system.