The Cost of insecurity Sponsored Earlier this year, we asked the clients of consultants – from manufacturers to financial services, from local to central government – what mattered most to them. Alongside cost concerns, one big priority stood out: cyber threats and data protection. It is no wonder. Cyber offences now account for almost half of recorded crimes, while clients [...]
Private credit is crowded — but disciplined capital still knows where to look AD As more lenders move into private credit, the lower mid-market focused on financing small and medium sized businesses is standing out for a simple reason: it still rewards discipline. In a market increasingly focused on scale, selectivity may matter more. Private credit is no longer a quiet corner of the market. It is bigger, busier [...]
Business health check: the five-point plan to sharpen 2026 performance AD Businesses thrive on certainty, something that is frequently in short supply. That’s why now is a good time to check your business has the tools to withstand whatever the next 12 months might send your way. Prepare for what you know about – and what you don’t. Planning for the year requires getting comfortable with [...]