Contents

STATE OF THE MARKET

Condition of asset finance market entering renewed debate

CHALLENGER BANKS

CYBG’s Virgin grab shows that branding matters in SME banking

BREXIT

Department for Transport in ‘scramble’ to prepare for Brexit

POLITICS

Manufacturer and parent noise over Brexit intensifies

FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATION

Ombudsman review paves way for FCA protection for small firms

ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES PACKAGE

The RBS funding package for SMEs and the impact of its delay

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

UK robotics industry races to embrace the future


THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

What are policymakers doing to improve SME access to finance?