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We sat down with Head of Data Johnnie Ball to learn why he decided to row the Atlantic with no prior rowing experience, how he prepared and the impact he has had fundraising for Dementia UK. The row came about as a response to watching my dad suffer with dementia and my mum care for […]
We’ve been financing lots of different sectors and projects since we became an officially registered bank, including many multi-million pound deals. But we’re also supporting a range of businesses with loans that are below £2 million, helping to fund an important stage of their growth. Businesses use loans for a number of reasons – from […]
It’s always important to have a nest egg to fall back on, but it can be hard to make these savings a priority and keep track of them. And in a time where we’re all spending many more hours on our phones, why not take a few minutes to get on top of your savings […]
Since our launch in September 2015, we’ve been able to support numerous hospitality businesses with their growth ambitions, including national pub operator, Red Oak Taverns, whose portfolio has grown to over 200 sites. Now as their growth journey has led them to secure their biggest project to date, Red Oak Taverns’ Co-founder & CEO, Mark […]
In 2013, the UK financial regulator at the time – the Financial Services Authority (FSA) – published a paper seeking to reform the authorisation process for bank applicants; and create a major shift in the approach to the prudential regulation of banking start-ups. These changes were designed to reduce the barriers to entry and expansion and […]
Technology shapes many of the companies around us, and banking certainly isn’t being left out of this change. With the rise of mobile-led neobanks people are expecting more digital services from their banking providers. As one of only 30 new UK banks authorised by the Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority since 2013, we understand […]