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.

Sustainability

Unlocking the risks and rewards of climate change

Wednesday September 7th, 2022
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I recently had the privilege of opening this year’s FSTech Future of Fintech conference with a talk on the role of commercial lenders in responding to the risks and rewards of climate change. We’ve all seen and felt the impact of climate change, from the extreme heatwaves we experienced this summer, to the extensive flooding […]

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Business development

From the pandemic to the current recession, what do businesses that thrive in downturns have in common?

Wednesday August 24th, 2022
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When we think about the businesses that thrived during the pandemic they all have one thing in common – their ability to adapt and overcome. But changing tact in the middle of a global pandemic isn’t easy, it takes courage and determination from entrepreneurs and their surrounding teams.  While some lenders naturally and understandably pulled […]

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About OakNorth Bank

I’ve brought in nearly £175m of new structured debt facilities in the last 20 months…and I’m still in my 20s

Monday August 22nd, 2022
Anirudh Kare

I originally started my career in Bangalore, India where I grew up and where my family still lives – unlike a lot of Indian students, I decided to forgo the conventional career path of engineering or medicine and instead take my chances at completing the daunting ACA course. As part of this course, I trained […]

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About OakNorth Bank

The secret to hiring big thinkers in your business? Building values that resonate

Friday August 12th, 2022
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All businesses are looking for the best talent to help achieve their goals. But when you have employees with an entrepreneurial mindset, you’ll find that it’s not only a case of getting the work done, but also going on to achieve even bigger and better things for your customers. We often joke that our founders […]

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Growing your savings

How a notice savings account can boost your savings capability

Friday August 5th, 2022
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The average saver might not be aware of what a notice account is, or if they do, they may think they’re too restrictive. But used in the right way, they can be a great tool for keeping your money safe while still able to be accessed in a straightforward way. If you’re looking for an […]

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Real estate

Putting the ‘S’ in ESG – supporting the development of social and affordable housing across the UK

Friday July 29th, 2022
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Our Head of Debt Finance, Ben Barbanel, discusses the housing crisis and the important role lenders such as OakNorth Bank can play in helping to address it. Since OakNorth Bank launched in September 2015, we have lent over £7.5B pounds to businesses across the UK and across a variety of sectors, directly contributing to the […]

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