Call for evidence - social impact investment research
Cambridge City Council, working together with the It Takes a City Community Land Trust (ITAC CLT), has commissioned AchieveGood to undertake research, to explore how certain social issues in Cambridge could be tackled through creating a placed based social impact investment and blended finance organisation or fund. The research will outline the options available and what organisational funding…
CFOs report the highest cost of credit in over a decade
CFOs of the largest UK corporates rate credit as being more costly than at any time since 2010.
Pure shortlisted for two Investors In People Awards
The Pure team are really pleased to announce that it has made the final shortlists for two awards at the Investors in People Awards 2022. With entries from over three hundred organisations – a record-breaking year – this is an amazing achievement.
Mission Street and BGO plot new Cambridge science district
Partners have purchased a 23 acre site for their lab space joint venture
PEM complete Three Piers Charity Challenge
(From Left to Right, Back Row: David Frost, Warren Tilbury, James Willett, Sean McCann, Ed Napper, Tom Richardson, Joe Yeoman, Cameron Rothwell, Callum Dunsmore, Stephen Peak, Sam Reynolds, Matt Taylor, Gemma Wombwell, Ashley Penn, Middle Row: Fay
Cambridge Index rises 0.9%
The Cambridge Index rose 166.65 points or 0.9% to close at 19376.3, as six out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Doc2 partners with the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB)
Doc2 has agreed on a partnership with the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NAFCB) to become their preferred supplier for document automation and eSigning.
UK’s oldest, FCA registered crypto exchange puts institutional grade AI in hands of all investors
Cambridge and London - Solidi, the UK’s oldest Crypto Currency Exchange expands its services with an AI-powered, automated crypto trading solution. In a first for an FCA registered Crypto exchange, Crypto Baskets puts AI investing strategies, previously only available to investment bankers, in the hands of all investors - at no extra cost.
CFPro, ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of finance teams, opens subsidiary in Lausanne, Switzerland
Finance consultancy for high-growth firms has set up a Swiss subsidiary of the successful UK-based operation following a period of rapid growth.
Altana Technologies lands $100m Series B to fund expansion
Signs agreements with UPS, Maersk, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to power trusted supply networks.
Join the PrOPEL Hub People Management Hackathon - 28th Oct 2022
University of East Anglia have spaces for 25 businesses (two or three people per business) to take part in the day-long London in-person event on 28th October 2022.
What is the environmental footprint of Bitcoin?
New estimate of Bitcoin’s greenhouse gas emissions added to University of Cambridge digital tool.
The Cambridge draws winners in rent-return ballot
The Cambridge Building Society recently held a ballot and selected two lucky tenants who will receive £26,000 for a deposit for their first home in its unique Rent to Home scheme.
Ashcroft shortlisted for three Dealmaker awards
Boutique Cambridge-based advisory firm, Ashcroft, is a finalist in three categories at this year’s Insider Media Central & East Dealmakers Awards.
Cambridge Index drops 0.6%
The Cambridge Index declined 121.40 points or 0.60% to close at 19,209.6, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share price.
Deloitte invites charities to apply for digital development programme
Deloitte has opened applications for 35 charities and social enterprises to join the second cohort of Deloitte Digital Connect, a programme that helps charities scale their impact.
Bango highlights interim results
Bango, the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 ("1H22").
The Cambridge helps savers weather future uncertainty
The Cambridge Building Society is increasing the rate on its 'Your Saver product', during the first ever UK Savings Week, to encourage households to get into a regular savings habit.
How far do you want to go with workplace wellbeing?
Calling managers and leaders of UK organisations (public, private and third sector organisations all welcome!) to give their opinions on workplace wellbeing initiatives.
MM Wealth sponsors Cambridge United Women FC rising stars, Lauren Webb and Lauren Rouse
After the recent success of the Lionesses this Summer, and growing interest in the Women’s Super League (WSL), momentum for females playing football is rapidly building.
Digital right to work checks – October deadline
Is your business ready for the change to right to work checks being implemented on the 1st October? Learn about the change, and what you need to do to prepare.
Cambridge Index falls 0.7%
The Cambridge Index dropped 132.88 points or 0.7% to close at 20166.6, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices. AVEVA Group, up 3.7%, announced a strategic licensing partnership with Aras. Abcam, up 11.2%, announced that revenues rose to £185.2 million from £150.2 million recorded in the same period a year ago.
Making your investment portfolio more responsible, with MM Wealth
We all make an impact on the world, and when it comes to investing, we have a choice.
Over the last decade there has been a noticeable shift in our individual attitudes towards environmental protection, social responsibility, and ethical accountability.
Celebrating 20 years – rethinking recruitment since 2002
Pure celebrates 20 years in the business. That’s 20 years of helping clients find people, helping people find jobs, and supporting organisations across the eastern region with their recruitment strategies.