Latest News
News, updates, opportunities and press coverage from around the South West. Read the latest news, events, opportunities and press coverage from SWIG Finance across the South West.

SWIG Group Refreshes its Board with Four New NED Appointments
The SWIG Group has announced the appointment of four new non-executive directors (NEDs) as part of a Board refresh.

SWIG Finance Celebrates Record Lending & Impact!
We are very proud to launch the SWIG Finance 24/25 Impact Report, showcasing the impact our support has on the communities we serve.

SWIG’s Nicola Parker Promoted to Lending & Markets Director
SWIG Finance has announced the promotion of Nicola (Nic) Parker to the position of Lending and Markets Director.

SWIG Finance announces new MD appointment
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Wilde as the new Managing Director of SWIG Finance. Matthew will take up his appointment in July 2025, taking over from John Peters. Matthew brings a wealth of experience in SME finance through roles with...

SWIG secures £10m boost to help small businesses across the South & West Country
SWIG Finance has successfully secured a capital injection of £10 million through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF).

SWIG Expands with Two New Appointments
SWIG Finance has welcomed two recruits to its growing business loans team.

2024: A Year in Review
It’s been a busy year for the team here at SWIG Finance, find out what we’ve been up to in this blog.

New Appointments for Start Up Loans Team
SWIG Finance has welcomed two new Start Up Loan Officers to their busy Start Up Loans Team.

Spotlight on Women-Led Businesses: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs
This blog shines a spotlight on some of the incredible women-led businesses we’ve recently supported.

Let’s Talk Money!
When talking about money, the importance of speaking to a human being has scored highly in a new survey of the criteria business owners use when seeking a lending partner.