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Press Release – 17 June 2014 Sidetrade has published its third edition of Working Capital Overview, covering Europe’s commercial credit market. How do your policies on managing payment delay, credit risk and financial customer relationship measure up? Achieving a competitive edge is crucial to any business survival; effective customer payment terms are a constant and […]

Press Release – 11 June 2014 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise, have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Don’t assume your customer can, or will, pay you on time. Obtain a credit reference agency report to assess […]

Press Release – 30 May 2014 Institute says BIS has ‘ducked the issue’ regarding ‘grossly unfair’ terms The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to working with it in further strengthening the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) and plans for a new robust reporting framework that focuses on the needs of suppliers. […]

Press Release – 30 May 2014 Confidence levels among UK credit managers have again shown sustained signs of improvement, and companies are marginally improving the speed with which they collect the cash according to the latest ICM UK Credit Managers’ Index (CMI – Q1 2014). 82% of respondents say that doubling business investment tax relief […]

Press Release – 22 May 2014 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise, have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Don’t just wait and hope to receive payment of a large invoice. It’s your money and it should be […]

Press Release – May 2014 Insolvencies in Central & Eastern Europe 2013 Companies in the CEE region faced a challenging year in 2013: The already weak economic situation deteriorated and household consumption decreased due to fiscal measures designed to tackle rising budget deficits. Access to credit was further constrained in line with reduced supply and […]

Press Release – April 2014 Sector risk stabilising in North America and Europe but becoming a source of concern in emerging Asia. Western Europe: against a backdrop of early signs of stabilisation, several sectors continue to show high risk While the recession appears to be coming to an end in Western Europe, it has not […]

Press Release – 28 April 2014 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has won the Marketing and Design category at the Rutland Pride Business Awards 2014. Presented at a glittering gala dinner at the Ladywood Estate in Knossington, the awards are designed to celebrate local businesses in Stamford and Rutland’s achievements. Businesses had to demonstrate they […]

Press release – 26 April 2014 ICM and Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise, have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Paying your suppliers on or before the agreed date is part of responsible trading and creates a stronger, more sustainable, supply chain. Be responsible.” […]

Press Release – 23 April 2014 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) is playing a lead role in delivering a new Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter that obliges signatories to adhere to 11 new ‘Fair Payment Commitments’. The Charter, agreed by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the body set up to deliver the Government’s industrial strategy for […]

After 10 years of frenetic growth, the BRICS are slowing down sharply. For 2014 Coface forecasts growth of, on average, 3.2 points lower than the average growth these countries registered over the previous decade. At the same time, other emerging countries are accelerating their development. Among them, a ‘top 10’ emerges with good production prospects […]

Press Release – 7 April 2014 The latest round of the ICM Credit Managers’ Index (CMI – Q1 2014) has opened seeking views from credit managers to help compile the most comprehensive study of the credit industry and how businesses are currently managing their cash. The CMI is a diffusion index, producing ‘scores’ of between […]

Press Release – 27 March 2014 Sidetrade, one of the UK’s largest Credit management software providers, has become the latest industry leader to join the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) as a new Corporate Partner, having already worked with the ICM on a range of initiatives over the last two years. Launched in 2000, Sidetrade’s […]

Press Release – 19 March 2014 OnGuard, the credit management software specialist, has agreed a new Corporate Partnership agreement with the Institute of Credit Management, Europe’s largest membership body for credit management professionals. OnGuard’s sophisticated software can be integrated into one single solution that focuses on credit risk, collections, complaints and cash allocation. Credit managers […]

Press release – 18 March 2014 Coface’s survey of corporate credit risk management in China carried out in the fourth quarter of 2013, revealed that 8 out of 10 companies in China experienced overdue payments in 2013. The chemical, industrial machinery and household electronic appliances sectors are at higher risk. Since credit facilities will remain […]

Press Release – 10 March 2014 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise, have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Call your customer a few days after sending a large invoice to check that it’s been received and there […]

Press Release – 27 February 2014 Confidence levels among UK credit managers have shown sustained signs of improvement, and companies are improving the speed with which they collect the cash according to the latest ICM Credit Managers’ Index (CMI – Q4 2013). With a headline index of 58.5 for Q4, the index is 1.3 points […]

Press Release – 17 February 2014 Coface UK & Ireland wins at the ICM British Credit Awards 2014 Coface UK & Ireland scooped the prestigious title of Credit Insurer of the Year on Wednesday night at the credit industry’s annual awards in London. The British Credit Awards are held by the Institute of Credit Management […]

Press Release – 13 February 2014 Cheryl Horstead of BT scooped the prize for Credit Professional of the Year at the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) British Credit Awards last night, the Judges agreeing that ‘she stood out head and shoulders above the rest for her passion and drive for excellence.’ Cheryl was one of […]

Press Release – 12 December 2013 Confidence levels among UK credit managers are continuing to show signs of improvement, and companies are improving the speed with which they collect the cash according to the latest ICM Credit Managers’ Index (CMI – Q3 2013). With a headline index of 57.2 compared to 55.0 to end September […]

Press Release – 9 December 2013 ICM responds to news of BIS consultation ‘Building a responsible payment culture’ A leading business organisation has urged firms to engage with the Government’s new consultation on late payment and consider further ways in which existing initiatives such as the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) can be made more effective. […]

Press Release – 14 October 2013 A leading business organisation has welcomed the Government’s plans to act on Late Payment, but urged MPs to acquaint themselves fully with the facts and not allow the issue to descend into political point-scoring. Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), says that while Late […]

Press release – 3 October 2013 The latest round of the ICM Credit Managers’ Index (CMI – Q3 2013) has opened with views from credit managers being sought to help compile the most comprehensive study of the credit industry and how businesses are currently managing their cash. The CMI is a diffusion index, producing ‘scores’ […]

Press Release – 16 September 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Don’t continue supplying a customer who’s not paying unless there’s a good reason and you’re confident they can. Allowing […]

Press Release – 12 September 2013 With the profile of credit managers on the rise, and the opportunities for a career in credit management now stronger than ever, the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has launched a new initiative – including a new website – to more fully articulate the support it delivers to individuals […]

Press Release – 9 September 2013 Leading debt collection and enforcement specialist Burlington Group is the latest corporate sponsor to engage with the Institute of Credit Management (ICM). The partnership is intended to increase awareness of High Court Enforcement techniques among members seeking to develop litigation and enforcement processes. Founded in 2008, with private equity […]

Press Release – 7 August 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly tip for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Burying your head in the sand is the worst possible option. If you can’t pay a supplier on time, […]

Press Release – 22 July 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “If an invoice hasn’t been paid, chase the customer. While you’re waiting and hoping they’re going to pay soon, […]

Press Release – 16 July 2013 Philip King – Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) – has welcomed the Discussion Paper: Transparency and Trust from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), and especially the thinking around the future disqualification of directors: “It is right that directors who are deemed to […]

Press Release – 14 May 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has won a prestigious industry award for encouraging better payment behaviour and raising the profile of professional credit managers and the vital role they play in supporting the economic recovery. Working with its external communications agency Gravity London, the ICM scooped the accolade […]

Press Release – 14 June 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Credit insurance is worth considering if you’re worried about your customers’ financial viability and it can make finance more […]

Press Release – 8 May 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Your suppliers might be depending on their invoices being paid promptly. Don’t threaten their survival by delaying payment.” The […]

Press Release – 3 May 2013 Figures from the Insolvency Service that show a fall in both company and individual failure are no cause for early celebration, says the Institute of Credit Management, nor confirmation that the UK is on its way to recovery. Philip King – Chief Executive of the ICM – warns that […]

Press Release – 8 April 2013 The latest round of the ICM Credit Managers’ Index (CMI – Q1 2013) has opened with opinions from credit managers being sought to help compile the most comprehensive study of how businesses are currently managing their cash. The CMI is a diffusion index, producing ‘scores’ of between one and […]

Press release – 26 March 2013 MBNA and the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) have signed a ground-breaking new partnership aimed at upskilling hundreds of employees working in the UK credit card lender’s Credit division. The agreement will see the creation of a new MBNA Credit Business School and Learning Partnership, with the ICM offering […]

Press Release – 22 March 2013 The ICM has been recognised in a national Public Relations Award Programme for raising the profile of the credit management profession and highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding late payment. The work of the ICM, delivered in partnership with its communications agency Gravity London, beat off six other entries from […]

Press Release – 21 March 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Find out, before you raise an invoice, what details your customer needs (e.g. do you need a purchase order […]

Press Release – 4 March 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has published new figures regarding the continued success of its two cashflow initiatives devised and implemented for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Managing Cashflow Guides: as at 12:00pm Friday 1st March 2013, more than 426,000 cashflow guides had been downloaded […]

Press Release – 26 February 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “If a customer tells you they’re going to extend your payment terms and pay you later, don’t just roll […]

Press Release – 7 February 2013 The winners of the Institute of Credit Management’s British Credit Awards 2013 were recognised at a glittering gala dinner at London’s Hilton Park Lane last night. The winners included a broad range of businesses working in the credit profession, including big names such as Britvic (Best Use of Credit […]

Press Release – 25 January 2013 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Supplying customers without the certainty of getting paid is crazy. Use credit reference information sources to find out all […]

Press Release – 10 January 2013 Businesses should consider alternative funding mechanisms James Caan, the serial entrepreneur, is urging smaller businesses to take more responsibility for their own actions in getting paid, and to consider alternative funding mechanisms in order to keep the cash flowing. Writing the first in a new series of guest blogs […]

1 December 2012 Credit insurer and trade risk expert Coface has become a Corporate Partner of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM). Philip King, Chief Executive of the ICM, believes Coface is well positioned to support the Institute’s aims and those of its membership: “As a global player facilitating trade credit for over 60 years, […]

21 December 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has given a cautious welcome to the letter from Ed Davey (Minister for Employment Relations, Consumers and Postal Affairs) in response to consultation on reforms to the regulation of insolvency practitioners, and specifically news that he has not ruled out moving to a single regulator. “We […]

14 December 2011 Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management, spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up To Money programme and is also mentioned on the BBC Business News website. To listen to Philip explaining the impact late payments can have on businesses click here. To read the ICM press release […]

13 December 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has thrown its weight behind an initiative from the Forum of Private Business to tackle the issue of late payment. Philip King, Chief Executive of the ICM, has added his signature to a letter to Mark Prisk, the Business Minister, from more than a dozen business […]

17 November 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Make sure payments due to suppliers are in your cashflow forecast so they don’t catch you by surprise. “ The cashflow ‘tips’ […]

15 November 2011 A new guide that provides essential advice for SMEs investing in vital but expensive business equipment has been published by the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) as part of its highly successful ‘Managing Cashflow’ series. The guide, produced in association with the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) and the National Association of […]

11 November 2011 Businesses are finding it harder to collect their cash. Statistics from the latest Credit Managers’ Index (CMI – Q2 2011) have revealed the lowest headline score in four quarters, suggesting that confidence levels are falling and companies are finding it harder to collect their cash. With a headline index of 51.8 to […]

8 November 2011 The ICM has welcomed the consultation launched by the Insolvency Service regarding the reform of the process to apply for bankruptcy and compulsory winding up. “We will actively consult with our members on this important subject,” says Philip King, Chief Executive of the ICM. “Although Courts remain an important part of the […]

7 November 2011 Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), has been appointed a Lay Member of the Joint Insolvency Committee (JIC). The JIC promotes a consistency of approach across the organisations that authorise insolvency practitioners in Great Britain, also providing a forum that allows for discussion within the industry. Philip […]

18 October 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Have a system for resolving disputed invoices promptly, especially if a customer is using a small query to withhold a large payment. […]

6 October 2011 Agreeing payment terms is the single biggest issue worrying SMEs, according to a leading business organisation. The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) reports that its Payment Terms guide, produced by the ICM for the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), is proving to be by far the most popular of the […]

20 September 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Watch out for any wording in documents from your customer that changes the agreed payment terms. If you accept their order, you […]

15 September 2011 MPs not doing enough to use late payment help already in place The recent debate by MPs into the issue of Late Payment once again highlights the need for more informed dialogue between the credit industry and Government according to a leading business organisation. In welcoming the debate, Philip King, Chief Executive […]

1 September 2011 The Olympics is failing to ignite the interest of credit managers, despite the heavy emphasis on the new business opportunities that it presents. With just under a year to go until London 2012, reactions are mixed, according to figures from the Institute of Credit Management (ICM). While the majority (54 percent) believe […]

26 August 2011 The Government’s Discussion Paper on simpler reporting for the smallest businesses appears once again to have missed the fundamental point: businesses rely on more information, not less, to extend credit, and without credit, the longed-for business recovery will not happen. Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), says […]

23 August 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has welcomed news that the Government is to delay the introduction of new rules to crack down on ‘phoenix’ companies resulting from ‘pre-pack’ administrations, taking the Insolvency Services’ hesitation as “firm evidence that the issue is at last being taken seriously and that the voices of […]

19 August 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has launched a petition with Graydon UK, the commercial credit referencing agency, to prompt a Government rethink on plans to exempt micro-businesses from having to file accounts at Companies House – plans it believes will seriously hamper the economic recovery rather than encourage it. The move follows […]

10 August 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “ Set rules about granting credit that you (and your employees) always follow. Don’t be tempted to break them, even if you’re […]

25 July 2011 While businesses are struggling to make any headway in the current wave of tough economic conditions, those businesses employing qualified credit professionals are seeing a marked improvement in overdue payments, according to new research. A survey of 8,000 members of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has found that two thirds (67%) […]

22 July 2011 Government plans to ‘name and shame’ late payers is impractical, unworkable and yet another missed opportunity. More than this, it appears to chase a headline rather than address the fundamental issue that should be focused around up-skilling businesses and giving them the tools to better understand the value and importance of best […]

11 July 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “ Make sure the invoice details are accurate before you consider taking further action for nonpayment, it will avoid embarrassment and the […]

6 July 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has welcomed proposals to shake up the process of solving disputes in the County Courts but highlighted specific concerns over the role of mediation. Responding to the Ministry of Justice Consultation: Solving Disputes in the County Courts, Philip King, Chief Executive of the ICM says that […]

28 June 2011 Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), met recently with senior policy advisers at 10 Downing Street to discuss future initiatives to support small businesses manage cashflow. “It was an extremely useful meeting at which we discussed a number of significant proposals,” Philip says, “including ways of maximising […]

28 June 2011 Credit Management, the monthly journal of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), has been shortlisted for two prestigious magazine publishing awards for the quality of its writing. Entering the 2011 Trade Association Business Publications International Awards – the so-called ‘Tabbies’ – for the first time, Credit Management has been nominated in the […]

13 June 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “ Plan your cashflow requirements carefully and update the plan regularly to avoid nasty surprises .” The cashflow ‘tips’ are derived from […]

24 May 2011 Unemployment may be a concern for most in the current struggling economy but not if you work in credit management, according to new research. A survey of more than 8,000 Members of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has found that credit managers are less worried about job security than they were […]

23 May 2011 Businesses are failing to make use of publicly available data that could protect their business from poor payers, according to new figures from the Institute of Credit Management (ICM). A survey of Members found that a quarter (24.7%) of those questioned do not use the payment performance data provided in B2B credit […]

10 May 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “For large invoices, call the customer before the payment due date to make sure it has been received and there is no […]

3 May 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) is calling for a radical change to the current regulatory framework for Insolvency Practitioners to better protect the interests of unsecured creditors. Philip King, the ICM’s Chief Executive, says that a new regime is required that achieves the best possible outcomes for those losing money when […]

14 April 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. “Suppliers are vital to your business so treat them fairly and tell them if anything is going to prevent you paying on […]

4 April 2011 The Institute of Credit Management’s (ICM) new website has gone live with a new brand identity and strapline – delivering cash for business. The site, designed in-house with some external support, includes a number of significant enhancements, most notably a new calendar function as CEO Philip King explains: “The new calendar is […]

4 April 2011 If you haven’t already signed up to participate in the ICM UK Credit Managers’ Index it has now been launched and you can contribute to the third survey. This is an opportunity to be part of an influential and important industry benchmark – please don’t miss out. The survey data will be […]

4 April 2011 New guide reinforces advantages of automated payments for SMEs With £24 billion* now owed to British SMEs in late payments, a new guide for businesses, designed to highlight the cash flow and debt collection benefits of using automated payment methods, has been launched. The Automated Payment Method Guidehas been developed by Bacs […]

1 April 2011 The Institute of Credit Management’s (ICM) new website has gone live with a new brand identity and strapline – delivering cash for business. The site, designed in-house with some external support, includes a number of significant enhancements, most notably a new calendar function as CEO Philip King explains: “The new calendar is […]

29 March 2011 The Government’s Enterprise Champions Programme is a positive initiative that will ultimately create the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, according to a leading business organisation. But the opportunity for schools to create and manage their own student businesses must be followed through with tangible support from the business community, and must also ensure that […]

28 March 2011 Karen Kelsey of npower business has been named as the Credit Professional of the Year, at the icm11 awards organised by the Institute of Credit Management (ICM). The award is seen as the ultimate accolade for exceptional performance and achievement in the credit world. Receiving her trophy from the host on the […]

24 March 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. ‘If you don’t ask, you won’t get. Invoice as soon as humanly possible after supplying your goods or service. The sooner the […]

7 March 2011 A leading business organisation has slammed the latest news from the Government that hopes to save small businesses around £40 million per year by doing away with the need to produce audited accounts. Far from helping small businesses, the move is more likely to damage a company’s access to credit therefore restricting […]

24 February 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have teamed up to provide a monthly ‘tip’ for small businesses to better manage their cashflow. The advice comprises a short cashflow ‘tip’ derived from the series of Managing Cashflow Guides that have to date […]

17 February 2011 Small businesses are missing out on credit from suppliers through ignorance of what will improve their credit rating, according to the chief executive of one of the leading business organisations. And while consumers increasingly understand the importance of their own credit ‘score’, smaller companies fail to understand even the simplest actions that […]

11 February 2011 With the Government driven Apprenticeship Week in full flow, the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has given full backing to the initiative by announcing plans for its own Credit Apprenticeship scheme. The ICM will be inviting UK businesses to join the campaign which will potentially see school-leavers join credit departments to build […]

10 February 2011 Britain’s banks should not be forced to lend and small businesses are pointing the finger in the wrong direction for their failure, according to the leader of one of the top business organisations. Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), says that the agreement reached by Britain’s largest […]

10 February 2011 The Institute of Credit Management has voiced its support for The Insolvency Service’s consultation in response to proposed changes to the corporate insolvency regime. The Insolvency Service’s consultation period sets out to seek views on the OFT recommendations made to the Government, which detail changes to the corporate insolvency regime to ensure […]

9 February 2011 Stephen Baister, a solicitor and the Chief Bankruptcy Registrar since 2004, has been confirmed as the new President of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) following the Board’s meeting in December 2010. He succeeds Master Robert Turner. A graduate of Merton College, Oxford, Stephen was admitted as a solicitor in 1981, being articled […]

9 February 2011 Writer, broadcaster and former MP, Gyles Brandreth, has been chosen to host the icm11 Awards, the most prestigious accolades in the credit profession. Gyles was a former Government Whip during John Major’s leadership, and regularly appears on popular TV shows such as BBC’s The One Show, Have I Got News For You […]

31 January 2011 Chief Executive of The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has added his support to news of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Financial Education for Young People, set up by Justin Tomlinson MP, which is being launched today. Philip King, a member of pfeg (personal finance education group) was recently appointed to […]

28 January 2011 Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has joined the Shrieval Council of DebtCred, the financial literacy project for secondary schools, in a move that further strengthens the ICM’s long-term relationship with the initiative’s parent group, Credit Action. Mr King will join Malcolm Hurlston, Chris Tapp (previously the […]

27 January 2011 The results of a new online tool launched by the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) to give small businesses an early warning of potential problems with cashflow are already giving cause for alarm. The online calculator provides a simple traffic light warning of impending cashflow difficulties based on outstanding „debtor days. Those […]

26 January 2011 The shortlist for the icm11 awards, the most prestigious accolades in the credit profession, has been announced as follows: Credit Professional of the Year: Karen Kelsey, npower business; Julie Harris, GeoPost UK; Andy Scholes, SITA UK; Samantha Park, British Gas Business. Unsung Hero Award: Tim Peakman, RBS Insurance; Linda King, Veolia Environment […]

15 December 2010 Institute of Credit Management (ICM) Chief Executive, Philip King, is to join the working group of the Small Business Economic Forum (SBEF), a Government initiative championed by the Minister for Business and Enterprise, Mark Prisk, MP. The SBEF’s working group comprises select representatives from the small business, accounting, banking and credit communities. […]

21 October 2010 Involvement should be backed by all businesses, not just banks The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has welcomed the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) report on the national mentoring scheme aimed at helping start-up and growing businesses flourish, but urges that it involves all businesses and SME experts, and not just banks. […]

21 October 2010 The latest and penultimate stop this year for the Institute Credit Management’s (ICM) regional roadshow hit Bristol in October, and was deemed the most successful roadshow of the year. More than 70 members, non-members and local business leaders from the South West region attended the event. ICM Chief Executive, Philip King, opened […]

5 October 2010 The penultimate stop on the Institute of Credit Management’s (ICM) regional roadshow tour of 2010 is in the grand surroundings of Ashton Court Mansion near Bristol on October 12. Members, non-Members and local business leaders are encouraged to attend the breakfast briefing for useful hints and tips on how best to keep […]

30 September 2010 Nominations for the icm11 awards, the most prestigious accolades in the credit profession, are now open. The awards, organised and hosted by the Institute of Credit Management, are designed to reward and acknowledge excellent practice in an increasingly complex and demanding profession. The ICM awards, now in their fifth successive year, are […]

23 September 2010 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) Recruitment arm is celebrating 30 years as a leading supplier of credit personnel throughout the UK. During this time it has placed more than 1,000 credit professionals ranging from Credit Controller to Credit Director. Working inside the ICM has provided the Recruitment team unparalleled insight into […]

6 September 2010 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has recently launched Cr£ditWho?, a fully searchable directory of product and service providers, aimed at giving credit professionals and businesses needing advice an easy route to the right solution. Seen as an important service from the ICM as the trusted source of information, both for its […]

19 August 2010 Leading institutes team up to offer specialist credit courses to clients Manama, Bahrain 08 August, 2010: The BFX Training Institute (BFX-TI), an internationally accredited training institute providing world class conventional and Islamic financial training and education courses, today announced that it has achieved accreditation as an official provider of tuition for the […]

8 August 2010 Figures from Bacs Payment Schemes Limited (Bacs), the organisation behind Direct Debit and Bacs Direct Credit, show that outstanding invoices owed to Britain’s SMEs are estimated to be £24 billion, with the average amount owed to an SME at any one time being £25,000. Philip King, Chief Executive of the ICM, believes […]

2 August 2010 Experts from the world of credit management will be on hand to give best advice to local businesses on how to manage their cashflow when the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) Roadshow rolls into town – at Norwood Park Country House in Southwell, Nottinghamshire on August 19th. Local businesses can tap into […]

1 June 2010 Survey shows businesses cutting back on credit staff Businesses are cutting back on recruiting accounts staff, even though their role in keeping the cash flowing is more vital than ever. Indeed many of those currently in employment fear for their jobs as businesses rein in their recruitment plans and look to make […]

15 April 2010 Bacs Payment Schemes Limited (Bacs), the organisation behind Direct Debit and Bacs Direct Credit, has announced a working partnership with the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) to drive further awareness of the Prompt Payment Code and promote the importance of paying on time, across the whole business community. Backed by the government, […]

1 April 2010 The role of the Small Business Credit Adjudicator (SBCA) that was announced in the budget, has been called into question by the CEO of the ICM, Philip King. The SBCA will hear cases referred by Business Link’s Financial Intermediary Service, where a business may have been unfairly denied credit. Advising on the […]

24 March 2010 In its fourth successful year, the icm10 awards ceremony was held at The Royal Courts of Justice, commonly called the Law Courts, on the Strand, London on 16 March. Organised and hosted by the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), the awards are designed to reward and acknowledge excellent practice in an increasingly […]

22 March 2010 Meera Syal, British-born actress, writer and comedian, will present the awards at this year’s icm10 Gala Awards dinner that takes place at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on March 16. Among the awards is the Credit Professional of the Year, which singles out the person who has made a tangible […]

5 February 2010 Government proposals to reduce bankruptcy to an online ‘box ticking’ exercise have been roundly condemned by the organisation whose Members are most likely to have to deal with the fall-out. “Applying for insurance or booking a holiday online is one thing,” says Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management […]

25 January 2010 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has announced the shortlist for the prestigious icm10 Awards, which reward the highest levels of professionalism across the credit management industry. The winners will be revealed at the icm10 Gala Awards Dinner, which is to be held at the Royal Courts of Justice, London on Tuesday […]

2 December 2009 The ‘technical competence’ of small businesses to make informed decisions on credit has been called into doubt by an industry Think Tank led by the Institute of Credit Management (ICM). A previous over-reliance on credit insurance and credit reports and the ability to deflect risk decisions to a third party, has left […]

25 November 2009 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has praised the actions of the Ministry of Justice in retreating from planned changes to the Civil Law Reform Bill* that could have seen hundreds of businesses forced to write off millions of pounds of debt. The climb down, the ICM believes, is in no small […]

18 September 2009 Nominations for the icm10 awards, the most prestigious accolades in the credit profession, are now open. In their fourth successful year, the awards, organised and hosted by the Institute of Credit Management, are designed to reward and acknowledge excellent practice in an increasingly complex and demanding profession. The ICM awards are unlike […]

29 August 2009 Rob Beddington is relinquishing his role as Editor and Advertising Manager of Credit Management, the Institute of Credit Management’s (ICM) monthly magazine, to focus on developing the ICM’s relationships with the credit industry and the wider business community. Rob has been managing the magazine for nine years and in that time he […]

13 July 2009 The Credit Crunch is affecting those credit managers responsible for keeping the cash flowing, according to new research. The survey, by the Institute of Credit Management’s Recruitment team (ICM Recruitment), found that more than 15% of Members questioned had recently been made redundant, and exactly half feared for their jobs. This is […]

29 June 2009 Philip King has been appointed Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) as part of a move to streamline the management structure of the organisation and make it fit for purpose for the 21st Century. Philip has been Director General of the ICM since January 2006, having previously played a […]

15 June 2009 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has announced that instead of its 2010 credit management conference and exhibition, it is planning a series of regional events to reach out to its members over the course of next year. The ICM took the decision on Thursday primarily based on the continued economic downturn, […]

11 June 2009 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) is urging Sir Alan Sugar to join its campaign in improving the payment culture within big businesses and their treatment of smaller suppliers. Sir Alan Sugar’s new remit as Enterprise Champion will include prompt payment and cash flow – building on the work the ICM has […]

14 May 2009 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has welcomed the pledge from big businesses to live up to their word to pay on time and sign the BERR backed Prompt Payment Code. On Tuesday 13 May, Director General of the ICM, Philip King, attended a breakfast seminar with the Business Minister, Shriti Vadera, […]

18 March 2009 Following on from the success of its Managing Cashflow guides and Prompt Payment Code, the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has published a booklet with 70 tips for good credit management, from knowing your customer to enforcing a judgement. Launched to commemorate the ICM’s 70th anniversary, it has been put together with […]

26 February 2009 Hays has signed a strategic partnership with the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) to provide ICM members with an enhanced dedicated recruitment service. The agreement, signed at this year’s icm09, the credit management convention, adds further weight to the ICM’s existing in-house recruitment consultancy, delivering complementary services outside of the ICM’s traditional […]

26 February 2009 A new initiative to promote the benefits of prompt payment has been launched by the Institute of Credit Management (ICM), to coincide with the first official feedback on the success of the government’s new Prompt Payment Code (PPC) and the success of its free business ‘Health Checks’. To date nearly 100 businesses […]

25 February 2009 Brian Morgan of Veolia Environmental Services UK Ltd was named Credit Professional of The Year at the prestigious icm09 Awards. He fended off stiff competition from Paul Saunders of the National Magazine Co and Jerry Nightingale of BT. The Credit Personality of The Year category was similarly tight, with Hayley Monks from […]

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