Lending by European ethical bank Triodos, which has its UK head office in Bristol, climbed by 9% to €791m (£579m) in the first six months of this year as the appetite for sustainable banking continues to grow. The Dutch-owned group also achieved a 4% increase in UK customer numbers...
Bristol’s ambitious medium-sized businesses are being held back by gaps in the provision of long-term lending, according to a new report. With improved bank lending, an increased flow of invoice finance facilities and huge growth in peer-to-peer lending over the last few years, much of the finance landscape is...
Accountancy giant PwC has made two key appointments to its Bristol-based West & Wales regional leadership team following Matt Hammond’s move to the Midlands as regional chairman. Katharine Finn replaces Mr Hammond as regional chair for West and Wales while Lynn Pamment takes over as senior partner to lead...
Bristol tech companies could have their growth plans scuppered by new rules introduced in this year’s Finance Bill, accountancy firm Baker Tilly is warning. Government initiatives such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) have been successfully used by small tech firms over recent...
First-time exporters from the Bristol and the West of England are being invited to explore opportunities in the fast-growing Central and Eastern Europe markets by taking part in a trade mission to Poland in October. The trip to Warsaw between October 6 and 8 is dedicated to building connections...
Shares in Chipping Sodbury-based financial consultancy Jelf climbed by more than 15% this week after it confirmed it is in talks to be taken over by global insurance giant Marsh. In a statement to shareholders, Jelf said it noted recent press speculation about a bid by Marsh and confirmed...
HH Asset Finance has appointed Ian Thomas to the position of account manager in Bristol – its first employee in the city. Ian, pictured, will develop the Newport-based firm’s presence in the South West following a £25m investment in the business last year to grow its lending capacity. With...
A team from the Bristol office of accountants Bishop Fleming is taking part in a 325-mile cycle relay challenge to raise funds for homeless charity Julian House. The 20-strong Bristol team will start from their office in Queen Square in a four-day relay that goes from the firm’s office...
Specialist training firm Bristol Management Centre, which launched 40 years to help Royal Navy personnel re-train when they left the service, has been sold to a newly established company that plans to expand its offering. Bristol Management Centre, based in Armada House in the city centre, now provides project...
Global accountancy group KPMG has appointed Andrew Hodgson as its office senior partner in Bristol. Andrew, pictured, has worked for KPMG for 25 years, having started his career in the South East where he worked in the firm’s London and Gatwick offices. He moved to Bristol 12 years ago...
The chief financial officer of derivatives trading group IG is to join Bristol fund management giant Hargreaves Lansdown in the same role. Chris Hill, pictured, who has worked at IG for four years, is expected to take up his new post at Hargreaves Lansdown next March. In the meantime...
Chipping Sodbury-based financial consultancy Jelf has continued its policy of establishing a network of offices around the M25 by acquiring a general insurance broker in Hertfordshire. Libra Insurance Services, based in Bushey, has particular strength in the SME commercial insurance sector. It was established in 1974 and has been...
Retail giant Marks & Spencer has appointed Neighbourly, the innovative Bristol-based internet platform, to support its trailblazing Spark Something Good campaign. Neighbourly connects community projects with companies wishing to make a difference. The nationwide project, launched last week by Joanna Lumley and M&S chief executive Marc Bolland, aims to...
