A Suffolk-based financial advice firm has unveiled a new office in the heart of London, to expand its award-winning investment and financial services to even larger audiences as demand soars. Matthew Douglas Ltd, which was voted 2024’s “Best financial advice firm in East England” by the global wealth management platform Citywire, has now officially opened…
An Ipswich-based business lender has said they are investing in local sporting excellence as hometown heavyweight star Fabio Wardley prepares for his career-defining fight against Justis Huni at Portman Road next month. Fleximize, which has provided over £550 million in funding to SMEs since 2014, has announced its sponsorship of Wardley ahead of the historic…
Fleximize, a Suffolk-based fintech company, has been named winner of both the Fintech Employer Award and the Diversity & Inclusion Award at the 2025 Business Awards UK, cementing its position as one of the nation’s most progressive financial technology companies. The prestigious double win recognises Fleximize’s exceptional commitment to creating an outstanding workplace environment while…
Fintech lender Fleximize has secured the second-highest rating in Britain’s prestigious Elite Business 100 rankings, following a year that saw the company deploy £114.3 million in business loans. This achievement builds on Fleximize’s continued growth since recently securing major institutional backing from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Citi. The Elite Business 100, Britain’s definitive ranking…
Suffolk Building Society is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch in Felixstowe, its eleventh location in the county. Having previously had an agency in the town, the Society already has an established member base and looks forward to meeting existing and new customers with its improved presence. The new branch will be…
Scrutton Bland, a leading accountancy practice, part of the Sumer, a leading mid-market accountancy practice empowering SMEs across the UK, is delighted to announce the arrival of a new cohort of 10 talented trainees to its Ipswich and Colchester offices. As part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future of the profession,…
The current building, Mutual House, is a Grade II listed building built in 1901. The upstairs space is largely underused and impractical for members and staff. The move will allow the Society to find another location to focus on what its customers want the most – a space where they can meet with staff face-to-face…
People are at the heart of its business which is one of the reasons Scrutton Bland is committed to bridging the gap between education and the world of work. As a cornerstone employer, it works closely with local schools and colleges throughout the year where it also holds sessions with students and talks about what…