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Equals Group PLC
LON:EQLS
Equals Group PLC is a leading challenger in the financial services sector catering for both business and retail customers. Operating under an e-money licence, Equals provides high-quality products including international payments, corporate expenses, current accounts, credit facilities, currency cards and travel cash. Equals’ customer-centric model delivers money management solutions at costs which are both transparent and among the most competitive in the market. Through its subsidiary, Spectrum Payment Services Ltd (SPS), Equals has access to real-time settlement accounts with the Bank of England and is a member of the UK Faster Payments Scheme, meaning customers can transfer and receive funds with immediate effect. SPS is also approved by the FCA to provide credit facilities acting as a broker.
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Equals Group to add 1,000 more corporate clients following acquisition of Casco
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Equals brings in finance director to help manage expansion plans
" This is a newly-created Executive Board position and reflects both the expansion of the Group and the ambitious plans for the future,"
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Equals Group raises £14.3mln through placing and open offer
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Equals Group to speed up corporate products development after funding round
"The new funds raised will enable us to accelerate our plans for our corporate offering, as we target new territories, and provide the means for further strategic acquisitions.”
Equals in 'advanced stages' of £14mln equity raise
The payment services provider is also looking to raise an additional £2mln through an open offer to existing shareholders.
Equals Group acquires international payments business of Hermex International
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Equals Group says new Citi partnership equals better service for customers and lower costs
The agreement is expected to result in faster settlement and reduced transaction costs for Equals