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Finance News

Within the Open Access Government Finance News section, you can find a wide variety of information on the changes in the financial sector.

We often explore the development of digital banking and the future of Fintech, along with the World Bank and World Trade Organisations (WTO) stories. You can also find expert opinions on many popular topics within this category along with insights into the financial changes in other countries.

This category also covers poverty and pensions in the UK along with any legal changes to financial law. Up to date articles are available on fiscal policy and trade wars within the sector.

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How to support local businesses during lockdown

Do you want to help support the local businesses in your area during the COVID-19 lockdown? You can do so safely in these three simple ways.
early-stage startups

Innovating out of a crisis – further action is needed to support early-stage startups

James Badgett, co-founder of Angel Investment Network, explores the further measures that Government should consider to support Britain’s early-stage startups.
community lenders, credit

Fintech gives community lenders a timely boost

Chris Gorst, Head of Better Markets, Nesta Challenges discusses the struggles of credit unions and other community lenders.
insolvency process

How to manage an insolvency process

John Bell, director and founder of Clarke Bell, discusses how a company can manage an insolvency process when going out of business is the only option.
investment

What economic impact will COVID-19 have on investment?

Kenji Yamada, CIIA, Managing Director & CIO, Geneva Management Group, claims that opportunities will arise and investment confidence will return with medium-and long-term recoveries, mitigating COVID-19’s impact on the economy.
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How to make it as a fintech startup in the UK

Here, Eyal Nachum, Co-Founder and fintech guru at Bruc Bond, explores how fintech startups can prosper in the UK market.
corporate debt

Handling corporate debt in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak

Hiren Gandhi, partner at Blaser Mills Law, outlines the government schemes available to help businesses if they find themselves in corporate debt as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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What are the financial implications of COVID-19 for SMEs? 

Here, Simon Renshaw, senior insolvency practitioner at Company Debt, highlights what financial implications UK SMEs will have to face amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Predictions for a new post-coronavirus world

Nicolas Béfort, NEOMA Business School professor and member of the Chair of Industrial Bioeconomy, predicts three scenarios for a new post-coronavirus world.
self-employed

Government slammed for lack of support given to self-employed

Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator and IR35 Shield, discusses the lack of rights and support available for the self-employed during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Businesses must adapt in order to survive COVID-19

Atul Bhakta, CEO, One World Express, says that businesses must change to survive coronavirus and offers advice on how they can do it.
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COVID-19: How does the furlough scheme work?

Beck Shillito from Wilson Field breaks down the UK Government's furlough scheme explaining what it is, who is eligible and how it works.
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The importance of stakeholder engagement during the coronavirus pandemic

Michalis Michael, CEO of DigitalMR, asks where your business will be on day 1 after lockdown and highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.
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How your business can emerge from isolation stronger and more resilient

Here Erica Wolfe-Murray, founder of Lola-Media.co.uk, offers her expertise on how businesses can emerge from isolation stronger and more resilient.
financial recovery

Support for businesses during coronavirus and advice for post-pandemic financial recovery

Keith Tully, partner at Real Business Rescue (RBR), discusses what support is currently available to businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and what can be done to help their financial recovery after the immediate crisis
economic consequences

What economic consequences can we expect to come from COVID-19?

Gabriel A. Giménez Roche, assistant professor of economics at NEOMA Business School, discusses what economic consequences we can expect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AML defences

Coronavirus should not be a pretext for lowering AML defences

John Dobson, chief executive, SmartSearch, declares that the coronavirus pandemic should not be justification for lowering AML defences.
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Will cutting business rates save the high street?

Nic Redfern, finance director of Know Your Money, discusses whether cutting business rates is enough to save the high street from financial trouble.
Money laundering

Money laundering in the time of COVID-19

John Binns, partner at BCL Solicitors LLP and specialist in financial crime and money laundering, provides an interesting insight into money laundering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
public sector finance

Rockford Associates: Accounts Payable Review aids Public Sector Finance

Here, Rockford Associates explain their experiences of recovery audit work and case study results.

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