Financial Services News & Updates
High interest rates will hinder economic growth and damage an already weakening labour market, according to a UK economic expert reflecting on the Bank of England’s decision to keep rates unchanged amid the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East.
A pharmaceutical wholesaler operating within a tightly regulated supply chain has streamlined its operations through a new CRM system designed by UP-STRIDE.
A wealth management and employee benefits company has reported a sharp rise in demand for its employee benefits technology solutions.
BCRS Business Loans is continuing its commitment to boosting micro-entrepreneurship across Wales and the West Midlands, providing more than £41,000 in further funding for Purple Shoots.
- 26th February 2026
Wesleyan Group has appointed a new chair and chief financial officer to support its growth strategy.
PKF Smith Cooper has published a new insight report analysing deal activity, investment appetite and growth drivers across the UK waste sector, developed in collaboration with guest contributor Nap Gagh, founder and managing partner of Mulberry Advisors.
- 5th February 2026
Accountancy firm Dains has appointed Remy Lammertsma as chief financial officer.
Dains has announced the appointment of Fiona McSwein as chief client officer, as the Group continues its strong growth trajectory across the UK and Ireland.
- 23rd January 2026
A Sutton Coldfield-based financial expert is warning that thousands of people could be ‘sleepwalking’ into retirement with an insufficient pension fund.
- 13th January 2026
Professional services group Cooper Parry (CP) has made another acquisition – snapping up Wimbledon-based independent chartered financial planners, Gem & Co (Gem).