The era of cheap money is coming to an end – markets aren’t ready February 24, 2026 The era of historically cheap money is ending, forcing a potentially permanent adjustment to higher equilibrium interest rates that will challenge financial markets and government finances built on past assumptions, says Damian Pudner For almost a decade until the pandemic, financial markets priced money as if it would remain cheap indefinitely. Governments borrowed freely, financial [...]
Revolut: Inside Nik Storonsky’s $75bn fintech empire still waiting for its crown February 24, 2026 In Revolut’s shiny new Canary Wharf headquarters, the command ‘Get Sh*t Done’ is bolted onto the walls. The unconventional office mantra is a stark reminder of co-founder Nik Storonsky’s acerbic, straight-talking manner that has kept the gas pumping at the UK’s most valuable fintech since it opened for business in 2015. “Whenever a target is set, [...]
Top entrepreneurs demand ‘radical reset’ in new campaign February 24, 2026 Britain is entrenched in a narrative of decline that can only be reversed with a radical political and cultural reset, a group of top entrepreneurs has warned at the launch of a campaign to improve the investment and trading environment for Britain’s fastest-growing companies. Spearheaded by Ovo Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick and Founders Factory chair [...]
UK firms ‘misallocate £10bn’ on HR departments, report says February 23, 2026 The UK’s human resources sector is twice the size of the EU’s and has led to firms misallocating as much as £10bn in capital, new research has suggested. A paper on the cost of diversity and equality agendas on businesses has argued that HR departments have grown at a disproportionate rate, with the UK having [...]
Brewdog: HSBC could seize brewery if no buyer found February 23, 2026 Brewdog’s sprawling Scottish brewing estate could be seized by HSBC if the craft beer firm fails to find a buyer to steady its finances. Brewdog has agreed for its debts to be secured against its brewery in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, meaning it could lose its huge brewing estate if it cannot pay up. Co-founder James Watt [...]
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Ares European Direct Lending CLO 2 Sarl February 23, 2026 KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of Notes issued by Ares European Direct Lending CLO 2 Sarl, a cash flow collateralized loan obligation (CLO) backed by a diversified portfolio of middle market corporate loans. This transaction is a multicurrency European middle market CLO. Ares European Direct Lending CLO 2 Sarl is managed [...]
LRN Welcomes Jean Brody as Chief Marketing Officer February 23, 2026 Brody’s appointment marks LRN’s third C-Suite addition in recent months, signaling organizational and leadership growth
Orbia Honored as a Top Company in its Industry in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for Fifth Consecutive Year February 23, 2026 Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*), has been named a member of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the fifth consecutive year, which honors best-in-class global sustainability companies evaluated through the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). “Orbia’s continued inclusion in this leading sustainability ranking underscores our conviction that sustainability is a driver [...]
Rudding Park Selects Agilysys Hospitality Software Solutions to Modernise Guest Journeys and Streamline Operations Across Its Hotel Ecosystem February 23, 2026 The award-winning resort will deploy a unified Agilysys technology platform to replace disconnected systems, enabling seamless guest recognition and operational efficiency across its hotel, spa, golf, and dining amenities.
Security Compass Releases Solution to Address Growing Risks of AI-Driven Development February 23, 2026 New SD Elements capability makes security requirements clear, enforced, and auditable as AI writes more software