In a landscape where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often grapple with limited access to capital, a recent move by Atom Bank to enhance its Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) offers a beacon of hope for UK businesses striving to scale. With many entrepreneurs, especially new entrants, facing
In a world increasingly grappling with the urgent need to combat climate change, the role of financial institutions in supporting sustainable energy initiatives has never been more critical. Across Asia, where rapid industrialization often clashes with environmental goals, innovative financing
Imagine a leading investment bank, known for its robust financial standing, suddenly grappling with a steep 22.6% stock price drop due to exposure to a bankrupt auto parts supplier, a scenario that has unfolded for Jefferies, entangled in the fallout of First Brands’ collapse, prompting a flurry of
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In a striking development that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s financial sector, a prominent lawyer has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to impose sanctions on Polaris Bank due to the alleged wrongful withholding of a substantial N868 million loan, raising serious questions about
As the U.S. government grapples with yet another shutdown, the financial stability of federal workers, servicemembers, and contractors hangs in the balance, with many unable to meet critical obligations like mortgage payments and credit card bills due to unpaid wages. This pressing issue has drawn
