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RMT Accountants & Business Advisors joins forces with Durham based Ribchesters
Deals
The combined RMT Ribchesters practice will include ten directors and a team more than 120 employees.
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Regulator criticises major º£½ÇÊÓƵ banks for failing to provide accurate customer information
By City AM
The CMA said HSBC, Lloyds, TSB and AIB all "failed to make available correct data on their products or services"
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies announcing new roles include Armstrong Watson, Petards, Pragmatic Semiconductor, Deloitte, Bernicia and RWO
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NatWest acquires Metro Bank mortgage assets and reports robust H1 earnings
By City AM
Natwest said it performed ahead of expectations in the first half
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FTSE 100 edges up led by Unilever amid global tech sector turmoil
By City AM
The FTSE 100 was one of the few global markets to make any headway on Thursday after global equity markets were hit by a tech sell-off
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Tributes to ‘one of a kind’ Bermans founder Keith Berman, whose law firm saw success in º£½ÇÊÓƵ and USA
Law
Founder moved to New York in the 1980s and was renowned for his 'flamboyant' cape and bow ties
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Big name shareholders refused to bail out collapsed Tenet Group, documents show
Insolvency and Administration
Administrators handling the affairs of the service provider to financial advisors say creditors are likely to see dividends
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Judge approves plan to pay money and assets to WealthTek clients
Insolvency and Administration
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has estimated it will need to pay out about £22m to cover shortfalls in client money and assets
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Yorkshire Building Society grows mortgage and savings books amid 'cautious optimism' about economy
Company Results
The lender said it had detected a rise in mortgage arrears
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Asset-based lender Ultimate Finance secures £370m in funding
Finance
The Bristol-based firm said the agreement put it in 'a strong position' to drive growth
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Newcastle Building Society becomes North East's first Living Pension employer
Finance
The mutual has committed to the standard for all staff who joined after April 1 this year
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Santander profits dive 30 per cent in º£½ÇÊÓƵ as Spanish bank feels the pinch
By City AM
The Spanish bank's º£½ÇÊÓƵ arm reported pretax profit of £804m in the first six months of the year, down from £1.2bn in the same period last year.
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FCA mandates º£½ÇÊÓƵ banks to assess local cash needs before shutting down branches
By City AM
Banks and building societies will have to weigh whether residents are able to access cash under new rules announced by the City watchdog today
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Financial firm Folk2Folk hits £700m lending milestone
South West
The peer-to-peer lender has helped a range of businesses with loans over the last 12 months
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South Yorkshire tech firm FinLegal seals £2m investment to trigger job creation
Professional Services
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first deal in South Yorkshire in the tech business
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RMT Technology strengthens senior team as growth drive continues
Appointments
The specialist arm of RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has expanded its team as it continues to grow its client base
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Alarm sounded over health of London's AIM market as listings hit 20-year low
By City AM
New analysis has revealed the number of companies quoted on London's junior market to be at a 20-year low.
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Thousands of North East businesses battling financial distress, new data reveals
Finance
The latest Red Flag Alert data from Begbies Traynor shows the number of businesses feeling financial distress has jumped by more than 40% in a year
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Training firm Standguide Group moves to employee ownership
Deals
Adviser Brabners says employee ownership model growing across º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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870 West Country start-ups receive loans from state-owned British Business Bank
South West
The lender has handed out finance packages worth £11m to businesses in the region over the last year
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies and organisations featuring this week include Energy Central Campus, Ward Hadaway, Decide, Ridgetek and Bernard Interiors
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Lexington Corporate Finance acquired by FRP Advisory in a £3.5m deal
Deals
Cardiff headquartered corporate advisory boutique Lexington Corporate Finance has been acquired in a £3.5m deal.
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Nationwide takeover of Virgin Money cleared by competition watchdog
Finance
The approval paves the way for the acquisition to complete later this year
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Professional and business services sector ‘has £500m growth potential’, new report shows
Professional Services
Edge Hill University report highlights 2,285 high-potential SMEs in city region
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FinanceUltimate Finance reports 'record' first half and moves into larger officesThe asset-based lender is seeing an increase in demand for its services
LegalLaw firm Hugh James marks 65 year in business as it looks to further expansionThe firm which now employs 700 across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Hugh James was founded in 1960.
Ultimate Finance reports 'record' first half and moves into larger offices
Finance
The asset-based lender is seeing an increase in demand for its services
Bank of England rate cut 'almost certain' after poor economic growth
By City AM
The Bank of England is "almost certain" to cut interest rates next month after the economy slumped for a second month in a row, according to economists.
Future of º£½ÇÊÓƵ banking: Which specialist lenders are likely takeover targets?
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ banking sector has seen a flurry of mergers and acquisitions in recent years, with the latest a landmark deal between Santander and TSB Bank
Call for new º£½ÇÊÓƵ 'investment hub' to prevent financial services from losing global position
By City AM
A new report warns that the º£½ÇÊÓƵ risks losing its status as a leading financial centre unless it acts quickly to modernise and streamline investment services
SomersetAviation textile company opens larger production facility in SomersetThe company has long-standing relationships with Boeing Defence º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Leonardo
Housebuilders agree record £100m payments after competition probe
Housing
Barratt Redrow, Bellway, Berkeley Group, Bloor Homes, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry have been investigated over allegations of sharing information
Revised plans for bridge from Bristol Arena to Brabazon submitted by YTL
South West
The developers have said the bridge will help manage traffic flows on the arena's event days
Socotec expands º£½ÇÊÓƵ footprint with Scottish acquisition
East Midlands
The Burton-based provider of testing services has bought out º£½ÇÊÓƵ Testing and Certification
McVitie’s owner Pladis investing £68m in º£½ÇÊÓƵ sites – including big boosts for Stockport Jaffa Cake plant at Aintree's Jacob’s Cream Cracker bakery
Food and Drink
Move will see robotic chocolate moulding line in Stockport and new ovens at Liverpool bakery
Welsh GovernmentNew £24.6m clean energy fund for North WalesThe fund has two elements supporting the voluntary and private sectors to decarbonise
Managing director of steel fabricator venture Shufflebottom stands down
Swansea Bay City Region
Alex Shufflebottom is taking on a new advisory role following the family firm's acquisition last year
Law firm Hugh James marks 65 year in business as it looks to further expansion
Legal
The firm which now employs 700 across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Hugh James was founded in 1960.
Socotec expands º£½ÇÊÓƵ footprint with Scottish acquisition
East Midlands
The Burton-based provider of testing services has bought out º£½ÇÊÓƵ Testing and Certification
Welsh recruitment firm marks 'successful' 12 months following MBO
Wales
The deal was completed last year and the business has since experienced considerable growth