Banking press coverage

Mon 26/10/2009

India starts to securitise its intangible assets

With intangible assets accounting for close to two-thirds of enterprise value, securitisation of intangible assets is becoming an alternate or even preferred option for raising funds

Fri 28/08/2009

Securitising brands

The changing economic dynamics and recent financial crisis have challenged companies financially, resulting in development of new ways for companies with intangible assets to recapitalise themselves.

Tue 25/08/2009

Brand securitisation

Intangibles are growing as an asset category used to raise finance, as Intangible Business and MTI Consulting report from Sri Lanka.

Thu 23/07/2009

Kingfisher raises US$420 from brand value

Kingfisher, the Indian airline, has raised 2,000 crore, US$420, on the strength of its brand from the bank SBI.

Tue 07/07/2009

Intangible insolvencies

Finance Week talks to Richard Yoxon, Director of Intangible Business, about how to treat intangibles in insolvency.

Mon 30/03/2009

How to overcome pension fund liabilities

William Grobel of brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business explains how established intangible valuation techniques can be used to secure pension funds against financial instability.

Wed 18/02/2009

Becoming the Tesco of Financial Services

After making its financial services division fully independent, Tesco is progressing towards creating a standalone bank. With the most valuable brand on the high street, Tesco has a good start.

Wed 19/11/2008

The perfect blend for refinancing

Asset-based borrowing is becoming an increasing popular way for firms to raise funds during the credit crunch. Intangible Business shares one such deal involving brands.

Fri 10/10/2008

Lending against intangible assets

When times are tough recognising the hidden value in intangible assets becomes attractive. Here Stuart Whitwell, joint managing director of Intangible Business, outlines how companies can unlock value and maximise lending.

Wed 16/07/2008

Identifying hidden value

Include intangibles as boot collateral and you are likely to be missing a trick. Ignore them entirely at your peril, explains Stuart Whitwell, joint managing director of Intangible Business.

Wed 04/06/2008

The UK's most valuable retail brands 2008

Intangible Business has recently published the first of what will become an annual league table of the 100 most valuable retail brands in the UK.

Mon 31/03/2008

SPVs: a new home for your IP

David Bowie, Guess?, Dunkin’ Donuts and Yale University have all done it. Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, reveals all about creating special purpose vehicles for brands and IP.

Thu 27/03/2008

Burn Stewart Distillers in KBC refinancing

Intangible Business assists KBC Business Capital with its refinancing package for Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd.

Tue 25/03/2008

Burn Stewart Distillers refinancing

Intangible Business supports KBC Business Capital's refinancing package for Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd.

Wed 12/12/2007

Intangible Business and MTI form alliance

Intangible Business and MTI Consulting launch strategic alliance for brand valuation in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka