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Credit Clearing and the Missing Middle, Part 1

February 21, 2025
by Ronan Murphy
Credit Clearing and the Missing Middle, Part 1: The global economy feels dominated by large corporate players and financial institutions, while at the grassroots, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have to navigate an obstacle course of tight credit conditions, cashflow challenges, and uncertain demand. Yet these smaller businesses collectively represent 99. …

The missing middle in Merseyside's economy

July 23, 2024
by Tom Woodroof
This article was published as a thought leadership piece in Liverpool Chamber of Commerce’s Well Connected Magazine Summer Edition. It feels like there’s a lot missing. Secure prospects for the future. Proportionate action on the climate crisis. A sense that collaboration is more than a buzzword, and will really yield material rewards. …