By Hugo Sousa, Senior Director at OakNorth OakNorth launched in September 2015 with a clear mission – to empower entrepreneurs. Weβre now nine years into our journey, and itβs become clear from speaking with our customers that business leaders see OakNorthβs backing as a catalyst for their growth, innovation, and market leadership. Over the years, […]
Fraud can affect anyone but staying informed and vigilant can make a big difference. At OakNorth, weβre committed to helping you keep your money safe, so letβs dive into a specific type of fraud you should know about: SIM swap fraud.Β What is SIM swap fraud?Β SIM swap fraud occurs when a fraudster gathers your […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, private equity firms are increasingly exploring how it can be applied to optimise their operations. While AI has the potential to deliver game-changing resultsβdriving efficiencies, uncovering insights, and automating routine tasksβthe path to its successful adoption is nuanced. Private equity, with its intricate workflows, confidential data, and […]
In a recent discussion with industry experts Izeldi Loots, Head of EMEA Self Storage β Value & Risk Advisory at JLL and our customer Gareth Morris, CEO of UK Storage Company, we delved into the current state, challenges, and outlook for the self-storage market. Hosted by Marc Busbridge Simo, Associate Director of Debt Finance at […]
Weβre committed to supporting innovative and ambitious businesses across a range of sectors. One of our customers that exemplifies authenticity and success is SticksβnβSushi, a Japanese restaurant group led by CEO Andreas Karlsson. Recently, we had the pleasure of running a webinar, hosted by OakNorth Debt Finance Director, Stuart Blair, and featuring Andreas alongside Harry […]
As sustainability becomes an integral part of development projects, understanding Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is crucial. We recently hosted a webinar with two industry experts, Aaron Grainger, Associate Director β Nature and Biodiversity at Buro Happold and Andy West, Head of Land and Planning at Verto Homes, to provide developers with a comprehensive guide to […]