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OakNorth recently co-hosted a breakfast event with the Adam Smith Institute, exploring how Urban Development Corporations could help deliver more homes and unlock growth in Britain’s cities. The discussion highlighted the need for better planning, stronger coordination, and long-term investment to solve the UK’s housing crisis.
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The economy’s shifting: costs are on the rise, margins are tighter, and regulation’s increasing. For growing businesses, that means bigger hurdles and tougher decisions. So where do entrepreneurs find confidence when making those business-critical decisions? It’s not just their optimism or a go-getter attitude. The most successful leaders surround themselves with the right partners, those […]
For ambitious SMEs, the biggest marketing challenge isn’t choosing between brand or performance, it’s finding the balance. Focus too much on short-term performance and your brand risks becoming forgettable. Invest only in brand, and growth can stall before momentum builds. That balance was the focus of our recent breakfast panel on Brand vs Performance: how […]
We recently partnered with FinTech North for their webinar, Scaling Smart: Unlocking Growth for the North. The session brought together over 40 business leaders and finance professionals to explore how scale-ups can access the right funding, attract talent, and build strong partnerships to unlock growth. We were proud to have Stewart Haworth, our Senior Director […]
By Anand Sahota, Lead Product Manager, Business Banking at OakNorth Choosing your business bank is a critical decision. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, you need more than just a bank account. You need a partner that gets you up and running quickly, transparently, and reliably. But for many businesses, the journey gets stuck before […]
Earlier this month, Mohith Sondhi, Managing Director, Debit Finance, had the privilege of joining a panel at the BVCA Summit to discuss how today’s macroeconomic environment is reshaping private equity fund finance. The conversation, led by Dana Haimoff of JPMorgan Asset Management, brought together perspectives from sponsors, lenders, and advisors on how our industry is adapting to persistent inflation, stubbornly high interest rates, and ongoing liquidity pressures.
By Max Case, Senior Product Manager, Personal Savings at OakNorth Max helps design savings products that give people clarity and confidence in managing their money, with simple tools and secure digital experiences. At OakNorth, we know how important it is to feel confident about your personal savings. Whether you’re tracking your interest rates, exploring new savings products, or keeping […]
By Daria Saulenko, Senior Product Manager, Business Banking at OakNorth Daria works on creating products that empower businesses to spend wisely and effortlessly, with seamless card experiences and integrated financial tools. Managing business expenses shouldn’t slow you down From onboarding new team members to paying international suppliers, business expenses are a daily reality, but too […]
