24/01/2018. Rapid growth in global economy expected in 2018 As momentum builds in developed countries and inflation revives, growth in the global economy is expected to reach 3.7% this year, the highest rate since 4.4% was recorded in 2010, according

SMEs Should Do More To Fight Swindlers 24th January 2018.  A lot of SMEs appear to be very relaxed about the risks of fraud and the impact on their business. Most are simply unaware of the risks and how to

More SMEs to get access to the Financial Ombudsman? Firms with fewer than 50 employees, an annual turnover below £6.5 million and gross assets under £5 million would be able to take disputes with financial services firms to the Financial

Small Businesses Need Protection From Big Bad Banks 23rd January 2018. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has demanded a wider net for businesses protected by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) in the event of bad banking. Currently, only individuals, or

SMES To Be Hit Hard By Credit Card Fees Ban 22nd January 2018. New laws from the EU last week barred firms from charging extra fees for credit card transactions. This has had a negative impact on small businesses who are still