The OakNorth blog

Read the latest industry news, find practical advice on how to grow your business and smart tips to save for the future, all here on the OakNorth blog.

Business development

How to measure your end of year success ahead of 2023

Friday October 28th, 2022
young business woman sitting at desk

With just a couple of months remaining in 2022, now is a great time to reflect back upon the wins you’ve had this year and what is worth carrying forwards with you into 2023. The best businesses are constantly adapting to continue their successes and stay tuned into what is working well for them. Continued […]

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About OakNorth Bank

A tribute the size of an ocean: how I rowed the Atlantic in memory of my dad

Thursday October 20th, 2022

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 […]

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Business finance

Small scale loans: big business impact – how our loans up to £2m have been used

Tuesday October 11th, 2022
young woman sitting at table shaking hands for a deal

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 […]

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Growing your savings

5 ways the OakNorth mobile app can keep you better connected to your money

Thursday October 6th, 2022
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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 […]

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Growing your business

Finding the right funding partner is more important for pub operators than ever

Tuesday October 4th, 2022

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 […]

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Industry news

It’s time for the UK to lead the world in proportionate and risk-based financial regulation

Friday September 30th, 2022

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 […]

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