Triple Point Adds £55m Facility to Perch Group’s £400m Funding Platform
The facility expands Perch’s funding platform as the credit manager invests in UK growth and technology, with deployment and portfolio purchases ahead.
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Insurance products and industry updates
CreditRefresh Adds Three-Bureau Review to Borrower Credit Preparation
CreditRefresh helps consumers spot and dispute possible credit report errors before applying, but bureau investigations can take weeks.
5 min readSpain Regional Tax Rankings Show Reformers Closing the Gap With Madrid
Extremadura and Andalusia rose sharply in Spain’s 2026 tax index, while Catalonia remained last and Madrid held a clear lead.
5 min readCommercial Insurance Rates Ease as Property Capacity Expands and Liability Costs Persist
Property rates are falling amid abundant capacity, while rising casualty claims keep excess liability pricing firm and cyber declines moderate.
5 min readSalient’s Auto Lending Focus Drives AI Expansion Across U.S. Lenders
Salient has reached roughly half of the top 20 U.S. auto lenders, expanding from collections into servicing and compliance as customer demand pulls its AI deeper.
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Salad’s Alex Marsh Makes the Case for Open Banking in UK Consumer Lending
Salad says transaction data could help lenders assess underserved borrowers’ current finances, while affordability and clear explanations remain central.
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Fair4All Finance Finds Barriers Across UK Financial Services for Disabled Consumers
A Fair4All Finance and PwC report identifies gaps in supported access, digital design and financial decisioning, with an estimated £6.4bn annual economic opportunity.
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Furaha Says School-Fee Financing Has Reached 100,000 Ugandan Children
Furaha reports reaching 100,000 children in Uganda and targets 10 million across Africa by 2030, though expansion markets and funding remain undisclosed.
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Mortgage Renewal Choices Can Shape Landlords’ Cash Flow and Flexibility
Landlords weighing renewal offers should assess payment room, repair funding, early exit costs, prepayment limits and lender switching costs.
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WHOOP’s Marketing Hire Highlights the Readiness Growth Companies Need Before Hiring a CMO
WHOOP’s senior marketing hire followed strong growth and an established team, underscoring why companies need clear goals, data and authority before hiring a CMO.
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Why Manufacturing Growth Stalls Between Digital Marketing and Sales
Digital marketing can attract industrial buyers, but slow sales responses and departmental friction weaken trust and prevent interest from becoming revenue.
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Direct College Admission Gains Ground, but Equity Results Remain Limited
Direct admission can reduce application hurdles and boost enrollment, but early research shows little change for Pell-eligible students.
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Bending Spoons Hired 286 People From 800,000 Applicants as Revenue per Employee More Than Doubled
Bending Spoons drew 800,000 applications and hired 286 people as revenue per employee rose to $2.57 million in 2025.
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Cross-Border Payments: Delivery Reliability Becomes the Key Competitive Edge
As payment prices converge, delivery speed and success rates are emerging as the sharper differentiators for cross-border providers.
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How Customer Interviews Reveal What Buyers Need From Each Marketing Channel
Customer interviews uncover buyer intent and language across search, social, communities, and books, helping teams tailor channel strategy and messaging.
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Geoffrey Hinton Calls for Drug-Style Safety Approval of New AI Models
Geoffrey Hinton wants AI companies to prove new models are safe before release, as reports of deceptive behavior sharpen industry concerns.
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Why Clear AI Prompts Help Founders Improve Marketing Results
Specific goals, relevant business context and careful review can help founders get useful AI output and spend less time fixing generic copy.
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MODA Mocktails Reaches $500,000 in First-Year Revenue After $500,000 Founder Investment
Mother-daughter founders Sosy and Grace Hachigian say MODA Mocktails generated $500,000 in its first year after more than $500,000 in personal investment.
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Athletes First Expands Into NBA and NIL Representation as Agencies Reach Players Earlier
Athletes First is entering basketball with NBA and NIL representation, reflecting how NIL lets agencies build relationships with athletes and families earlier.
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Why Business Growth Requires Better Systems, Not Just More Staff
Hiring can amplify workflow problems. Clear processes, accountable owners and integrated tools help firms serve clients consistently as they grow.
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