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A proud milestone for the SSV Capital PLC!smartpay has been ranked #41 in Beauhurst’s Top 100 UK Fintech Startups list....
16/10/2026

A proud milestone for the SSV Capital PLC!
smartpay has been ranked #41 in Beauhurst’s Top 100 UK Fintech Startups list.

At SSV Capital, we’re pleased to celebrate the team behind this achievement and their work to make payments simpler, faster and more cost-effective for UK businesses.

Through Pay by Bank, .smartpay is helping businesses offer customers more choice in how they pay, with payment links, QR codes and online checkout.

Congratulations to the SSV SmartPay team, and thank you to the partners and businesses supporting its growth.

Explore the full list: https://www.beauhurst.com/blog/fintech-startup-companies/

13/10/2026

A new debate around UK corporate reporting reform has raised an important question: how can businesses reduce unnecessary reporting complexity without weakening shareholder oversight?

Commentary published in Financial News this week argues that proposals such as allowing virtual-only annual general meetings and removing advisory votes on executive remuneration could weaken important accountability mechanisms.

The discussion highlights a broader challenge facing modern businesses.

Reporting requirements should provide meaningful information without creating unnecessary administrative burdens. But transparency and the ability to challenge leadership decisions remain essential.

Good governance is not simply about producing reports.

It is about ensuring that stakeholders can understand decisions, ask difficult questions and hold leadership accountable.

Efficiency matters. Accountability matters just as much.

Source: Financial News - Why corporate reporting reform shouldn't come at expense of shareholder rights

09/10/2026

AI is changing the workplace - but it isn't replacing people.

New research shows that 47% of UK employers plan to expand their technology teams before the end of 2026, with particularly strong demand for cybersecurity, agentic AI, generative AI and cloud skills.

At the same time, AI is changing the role of existing employees. More routine work is being automated, while roles are becoming more strategic and collaborative.

For business leaders, this creates a broader question:

Are you investing in technology - or investing in the people who will make that technology valuable?

Successful AI adoption requires more than new tools. It requires skills, leadership, governance and a workforce capable of adapting alongside the technology.

The next competitive advantage may be the ability to combine human expertise with intelligent technology.

Source: ITPro

30/09/2026

The latest ONS figures released today show that UK GDP grew 0.5% in Q2 2026, revised up from the previous estimate of 0.4%.

Household disposable income per head also increased by 1.0% during the quarter.

The figures provide a more positive picture of the UK's underlying economic performance, but businesses continue to face uncertainty around costs, interest rates and global conditions.

For leaders, the challenge remains the same:

How do you use periods of resilience to strengthen the business rather than simply respond to the next disruption?

Long-term strategy matters most when the environment is changing.

Source: Office for National Statistics

25/09/2026

AI Should Make Business Better - Not Just More Digital

A recent UK debate around AI-powered customer service has highlighted an important issue for business leaders.

Citizens Advice found that almost half of people who had to use a chatbot considered it unhelpful, while only 20% of UK adults surveyed preferred chatbots as a way to communicate.

The lesson isn't that businesses shouldn't use AI.

It's that technology needs to be designed around real customer needs.

The best businesses will not necessarily be those that automate the most.

They may be the ones that know where technology adds value - and where human interaction still matters.

Innovation should improve the experience, not simply change it.

Source: The Guardian

22/09/2026

AI Is Moving From a Growth Story to a Governance Question

The UK’s AI conversation has taken a more serious turn this week.

Following warnings from leading AI researchers about the pace of development, the UK government is facing growing calls to strengthen AI safety and oversight while continuing to support innovation.

For businesses, this creates a bigger strategic question.

AI adoption isn't simply about productivity or competitive advantage anymore.

It is also about governance, accountability and trust.

The organisations that benefit most from AI may be those that can balance two things at the same time:

moving fast enough to innovate - and thinking carefully enough to manage the risks.

Technology can create enormous opportunities. Responsible leadership determines how those opportunities are used.

Source: The Guardian

Nearly £1 Billion: The Hidden Cost of AI AdoptionBritish workers are spending an estimated £958 million of their own mon...
18/09/2026

Nearly £1 Billion: The Hidden Cost of AI Adoption

British workers are spending an estimated £958 million of their own money every year on generative AI tools they use for work, according to new Deloitte research.

Two-thirds of UK workers surveyed said they have used GenAI for work, while 31% of GenAI users said they use these tools without their employer's knowledge.

This creates an interesting challenge for business leaders.

AI adoption is already happening.

The question is whether organisations are providing the right governance, training and strategy to ensure that adoption creates value rather than unmanaged risk.

The next stage of AI adoption may be less about giving people access to tools - and more about creating a clear framework for how those tools should be used.

Source: Deloitte UK

10/09/2026

Technology Is Changing What Sustainable Growth Looks Like

The conversation around sustainable growth is increasingly connected to technology, productivity and long-term competitiveness.

This week, UK business leaders and policymakers continued to focus on how AI and advanced technology can support productivity while the wider economy faces pressure from higher energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty.

For companies, innovation is no longer simply about adopting the newest technology.

It's about using technology to build more productive, resilient and adaptable organisations.

Growth and resilience increasingly need to work together.

Source: Reuters

01/09/2026

Markets change. Technology changes. Customer expectations change.

But one thing remains constant: businesses need to adapt.

The companies that succeed over the long term aren't always the biggest or the fastest-growing today.

They are often the ones that can:

💡 Adapt to change
💡 Build strong teams
💡 Make long-term decisions
💡 Create trust
💡 Identify new opportunities

In an increasingly complex world, growth needs more than ambition.

It needs resilience, innovation and the ability to think beyond the next quarter.

At SSV Capital, we believe in looking at the bigger picture - because building long-term value means thinking about where business is going next.

We are proud to announce the release of Profit, Purpose & Values by our Founder and CEO, Ankur Ghosh.The book explores a...
28/08/2026

We are proud to announce the release of Profit, Purpose & Values by our Founder and CEO, Ankur Ghosh.

The book explores a principle that has always been central to SSV Capital PLC: sustainable wealth should be built with purpose, guided by strong values and supported by responsible leadership.

Drawing on Ankur’s experience as an entrepreneur, investor and business leader, the book offers perspectives on creating long-term value while remaining committed to integrity and positive impact.

This is an important milestone for Ankur and a proud moment for everyone at SSV Capital PLC.

Profit, Purpose & Values is now available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Profit-Purpose-Values-Create-Wealth/dp/B0HFDPBRN4

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