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M&A in online business lending sector tipped as banks move in
Sun, February 26, 2017Australian Financial ReviewMergers and acquisitions in the alternative small business lending sector are inevitable in 2017 as investors in fledgling start-ups push for scale to achieve profitability faster, according to David Goldin, global chief executive of one of those online lenders, Capify.
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Mastering the basics of cashflow
Thu, February 23, 2017Running your own business brings with it a unique set of challenges, especially once you grow from sole trader to employer. The biggest of these challenges is managing cashflow. A 2016 survey by East & Partners found that more than six out of 10 Australians regularly or occasionally draw upon personal finances, like a personal credit card, to support their business—a practice that does not equate to long-term success.
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World First closes FX options business
Wed, February 01, 2017Currency broker World First is closing its corporate options business, it said on Wednesday, in a move that will affect up to 50 staff at the UK-based company.