Expert analysis, market trends, and valuable insights to help you navigate the complex world of finance and lending.
A mid-2020 review of the BBLS reveals its critical support for SMEs amid COVID-19, spotlighting rapid funding benefits, digital innovations, and emerging challenges in debt management.
June 2020
As the pandemic reshaped financial interactions in May 2020, borrowers began demanding digital, contactless services and flexible credit terms, prompting banks to adapt with innovative, customer-centric lending solutions.
May 2020
As COVID-19 shuttered branches, banks pivoted to digital solutions, transforming lending with AI, cloud tech, and secure platforms to meet evolving customer needs.
May 2020
In April 2020, emergency government lending schemes and swift digital adaptations by banks ensured continued credit access during lockdown, balancing rapid relief with robust risk management.
April 2020
As the global crisis unfolded, banks swiftly revised their credit strategies, harnessing digital tools and enhanced risk management to navigate unprecedented lending challenges.
March 2020
In February 2020, banks began tightening lending criteria and enhancing risk management, signaling early adaptations ahead of the COVID-19 disruptions.
February 2020
In February 2020, early signs of a global slowdown emerged as investors shifted to safer assets and banks tightened underwriting standards, setting the stage for a cautious credit environment.
February 2020
In January 2020, the UK experienced a calm, pre-pandemic environment marked by steady BoE rates and robust lending, driven by enhanced risk management and digital innovations.
January 2020
A reflective review on how steady rates, enhanced risk management, and digital innovation helped shape the UK's resilient financial ecosystem amid uncertainty.
December 2019
A comprehensive 2019 review detailing how steady interest rates and digital innovation fostered resilient consumer and commercial lending amid Brexit uncertainty, setting the stage for 2020.
December 2019
In November 2019, amid Brexit uncertainty, both lenders and borrowers adapted with tighter credit models and digital innovations to keep consumer lending resilient.
November 2019
In Q3 2019, the Bank of England's steady rate of 0.75% boosted both consumer and commercial lending, instilling confidence amid Brexit debates and global economic uncertainties.
October 2019
