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In the wake of SVB, is business-as-usual banking good enough to fill the void for UK entrepreneurs?
Silicon Valley Bank UK was a bank that took tech seriously and famously helped fledgling businesses soar to success. They believed in the tenacity and ambition of startups, while most other banks overlooked the promise of the new and sat securely in the comfort of the old. ‘SVB UK customers can bank as usual’, says […]
Growing your savings
Confused about which ISA to choose? Hopefully this mini-guide will help…
We are now squarely in “ISA Season”, so you’ve likely read multiple articles about the most competitive ISA products in the market and how best to make the most of your ISA allowance before the end of the tax year. But what is an ISA, and why should you take advantage of it? Tax-efficient […]
Business development
Hunger, conviction, depth, and character are attributes every entrepreneur needs to succeed
At numerous points in my entrepreneurial journey, whether when speaking to other business leaders or considering a business to invest in, I’ve been asked this question – what is the most important attribute a founder needs to have to succeed? In my view, there are a few, but the most important is hunger. Hunger is […]
Business development
Why investing in your properties now to achieve MEES hurdles is a financial benefit, as well as an environmental one
As energy standards rise for rental properties, we sat down with our Director of Debt Finance Greg Manson to discuss what lending partners can do to keep up with the pace of investors looking to make these changes early. The real estate sector has fundamentally changed. No longer can we rely on ‘location location location’ […]
About OakNorth Bank
Graduating into a career at OakNorth – meet our 2023 Graduate Rotational Programme alumnus
The OakNorth Graduate Rotational Programme has helped to discover some of the best young talent in banking today. By giving a flavour of multiple departments of the bank, our grads can see the impact of our work from different perspectives and get introduced to roles they may never have considered. The scheme has attracted bright […]
Business development
Why independent pharmacies are gaining momentum again
The high street began with many family-run businesses, including pharmacists providing the communities they served with medicines and other services. Being able to access advice and medicines locally was essential at a time when many consumers did most or all their shopping on the high street. But with the rise of a few more prominent […]