Accelerated Payments is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with inflverse, a global financial management platform for creator agencies. This collaboration aims to build a more financially sustainable creator economy. Leveraging Accelerated Payments funding solutions, inflverse has developed a proprietary platform that is revolutionising payments within the creator economy. Navigating the Creator Economy: Partnerships, Platforms, and Market Projections Creators utilise platforms like YouTube and Meta to cultivate authentic audiences, distributing and monetising content by partnering wi ..read more

Accelerated Payments today announced the appointment of Michael Harrison as Sales Director for the United Kingdom. He will focus on supporting existing clients in the UK and attracting new ones, particularly those looking to expand globally.   Michael has enjoyed a 20-year career at major global banks, including HSBC and Bank of Ireland, where he ran sales teams and executed banking transactions in the Invoice Finance, SME, Corporate and Healthcare markets. He then spent 6 years in leadership roles at a fast-paced Technology SME, SureCloud, a SaaS company specialising in Governance ..read more

Accelerated Payments are delighted to announce a strategic partnership with UK funding expert Funding Friends to facilitate the accessibility of bespoke working capital solutions for UK SMEs and Mid to Large Corporate businesses.   Having previously worked alongside Accelerated Payments Head of UK, Lee Baty and Sales Director Siobhan Jones in previous banking roles, Funding Friends brings an extensive referral network that Accelerated Payments can leverage, guaranteeing businesses access to essential funds through our innovative Invoice Finance solutions.  The need for access to ..read more

Accelerated Payments rapidly accelerated growth by expanding our cross-border funding capabilities, developing core partnerships and strengthening the diversity of our leadership team. At a glance: The total includes €500 million in Invoice Financing delivered in the last nine months Previous €1 billion was advanced over a period of five years, showcasing a strong rate of growth Seamless cross-border, international funding capabilities, a diverse leadership team and capabilities to work alongside existing funding arrangements with a broad referral partner network were key reasons for the succ ..read more

Accelerated Payments is pleased to announce the appointment of Chan Virk as Regional Director for the Midlands. A highly experienced banking professional, Chan will be responsible for the continued growth of Accelerated Payments’ in the Midlands, supporting the Debt Advisory, Broker and Private Equity communities.   With a career spanning over 20 years in Commercial Banking and Finance, Chan has built a solid reputation for delivering working capital solutions and excellent customer service. Welcoming the appointment, Ian Duffy, CEO of Accelerated Payments said: “We are thrilled to welcom ..read more

Accelerated Payments, the international leader in end-to-end working capital solutions, announced the launch of its revolutionary trade finance product, AP Trade Finance (APTF). APTF offers unparalleled flexibility and control, making it the ideal solution for businesses operating on a global scale, especially in industries such as manufacturing. The APTF Difference Unlike traditional trade finance models, APTF leverages a logistics-intensive processes that allows the company to assume full control over goods at the manufacturing site and delivery to the SME client. This approach gives busines ..read more

While the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union (EU) has been unfolding for years, businesses are still adapting to the practical implications of this seismic shift. One of the areas most impacted is exports, in particular, businesses that export. For businesses aiming to maintain a competitive edge, understanding these changes is important – but also tricky.   Here, we delve into the essential aspects of these new Brexit rules so businesses know what to expect to export with ease and accelerate opportunities:  1. Customs Declarations are Now a Necessity  Previ ..read more

Access to finance has always been a critical issue for businesses, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The lingering aftermath of Covid-19 has only exacerbated this problem. Traditional sources of finance, such as bank loans and overdrafts, have become increasingly difficult to access. This is due to banks tightening their lending criteria in response to the economic downturn. Current Crisis and New Regulations The current crisis dominating headlines is the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, a top 20 bank in the US. This has highlighted the challenges that can come wi ..read more

  The local hire aims to support Accelerated Payments to further accelerate its expansion in North America Accelerated Payments is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Ford as Vice President of Business Development in Canada. Business development and finance industry expert, Laurie will be responsible for acquiring customers and implementing effective growth strategies in North America. During her 30 year career in the Canadian funding market, Laurie has been instrumental in finding the right financing solutions for a wide range of business and middle market companies through inv ..read more

  Accelerated Payments can today announce that we have advanced an astounding €1 billion worth of invoice financing, shortly after celebrating our fifth anniversary. The €1 billion milestone comes as we triple our workforce and extend global reach, with offices in Europe, the UK, Canada and the USA.   The total also highlights the massive liquidity pressures that companies face at a time of great uncertainty. This is due to soaring energy bills, rising inflation and extreme market volatility.   Who are Accelerated Payments?  Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ir ..read more