Tagged: hm treasury

May 18, 2020 @ 2:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

The previously announced Future Fund will open for applications beginning May 20, 2020, following a period of deliberation where the UK government sought to sort out the details as to how, and for who, the COVID-19 support program would provide capital. The British Business Bank… Read More

May 6, 2020 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

The newest COVID-19 support package created by the UK government appears to be a big hit with UK businesses. According to a post by HM Treasury, over 69,000 loans valued at more than £2 billion have been approved in just 24 hours. Bounce Back Loans… Read More

May 3, 2020 @ 7:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bounce Back Loans: Bower Up to £50,000 For the first 12 months of the loan the interest is paid by the UK government, then 2.5% interest per year afterward Repayments are deferred for 12 months Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement on 27 April,… Read More

April 28, 2020 @ 10:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Christian Faes is the founder and Chairman of one of the most successful Fintechs in the UK. While there may be better-known names in the Fintech world, LendInvest, a property finance platform, has emerged as a leader not only in the sector of finance it… Read More

April 27, 2020 @ 1:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK government has announced a new loan program for smaller firms. The “Bounce Back Loans” are 100% backed by the government providing access to credit ranging from £2,000 to £50,000. The loans will be interest-free for the first 12 months, and businesses can apply… Read More

April 24, 2020 @ 5:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this week, HM Treasury announced updated relief programs designed to help early-stage firms that may not have been eligible for previously announced COVID-19 economic support programs. At the time of the announcement, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said the additions would help power… Read More

April 22, 2020 @ 10:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Rangewell, a firm that works with UK SMEs and their advisors to help them find, compare, and apply for business finance, has published another 0pen letter directed to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rushi Sunik. Late last month, Rangewell published a different open letter addressing the… Read More

April 20, 2020 @ 9:16 am By JD Alois  |  

In a widely anticipated move, HM Treasury announced a new package of bailout programs for early-stage ventures that did not qualify for programs initially set into place to support the COVID-19 battered economy. There have been profound concerns that younger, entrepreneurial firms that require ongoing… Read More

April 2, 2020 @ 7:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced new measures to support firms impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The update includes broader access to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and creating a new plan for larger firms. The Chancellor announced that HM Treasury… Read More

March 11, 2020 @ 3:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered a speech outlining the UK Budget for 2020. A portion of the speech outlined the Government’s policy moves to mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus – an unexpected exogenous shock to the economy that could… Read More

January 24, 2020 @ 11:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority’s Executive Director of Strategy and Competition, Christopher Woolard, has been selected as the Interim Chief Executive of the FCA. HM Treasury announced the appointment today as current FCA Chief Executive Andrew Bailey has been tapped to take over the role of… Read More

October 24, 2019 @ 2:46 am By JD Alois  |  

According to HM Treasury, banks and alternative lenders have “reaffirmed their pledge to support British SMEs ahead of Brexit.” The commitments have been outlined in the SME Finance Charter. The Charter, which is a voluntary agreement, covers; loans and overdrafts, asset financing, stock lending and… Read More

October 5, 2019 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Andrew Jenkins, director of UK-based mobility data and analytics firm Arity, has been appointed (on October 4) as the new Fintech envoy for Northern Ireland. The appointment has been made by John Glen, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury. Glen stated: “Fintech is vital to… Read More

July 21, 2019 @ 9:47 am By JD Alois  |  

The Women in Finance Charter now has over 350 names on its list of supporters, according to a note from HM Treasury, as 21 new names were announced. A good number of signatories are Fintech firms. The Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter seeks support from… Read More

June 26, 2019 @ 3:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently organized a workshop on assisting low-income renters. Predicated on the fact that rental insurance has “very low take-up” amongst a lower demographic, Treasury and the FCA invited multiple firms to attend an “Access to Contents Insurance… Read More

May 12, 2019 @ 6:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom has long been a global leader in financial innovation. Of course, London holds a long history as a prominent financial center for both Europe and the world. This established base has combined with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and access to capital to… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 6:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

In the wake of the Autumn Budget  delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Philipp Hammond today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Bank of England, and HM Treasury has published their final report on the topic of regulating cryptoassets and distributed ledger technology (DLT/blockchain). The Cryptoasset… Read More

September 19, 2018 @ 9:25 am By Cali Haan  |  

The UK can no longer rely on “feeble” warnings to consumers from its securities regulator and should swiftly extend existing legislation to govern the cryptocurrency and digital asset sector in country, says a Parliament Treasury Committee established in February to examine the matter. After doing its… Read More

September 12, 2018 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom and Singapore held their 4th joint meeting of financial services regulators and policymakers. The meeting took place in London yesterday where officials discussed regulatory initiatives and standards of conduct in the financial sector. Both the UK and Singapore have pursued Fintech innovation… Read More

September 4, 2018 @ 7:54 am By JD Alois  |  

As in most parts of the world, smaller businesses drive the bulk of job growth in the UK. Over 99% of all UK businesses are SMEs employing 0-249 people and 96% (approximately 5.5 million) are micro-businesses employing up to 9 people, accounting for 33% of… Read More