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Scottish Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I'm close to losing my card' – Darts cult hero reveals moment he got job in a bar and almost ran out of money
Nicholson revealed the moment that everything changed for his career money treble 'I'm close to losing my card' – Darts cult hero reveals moment he got job in a bar and almost ran out of money DARTS star Paul Nicholson has revealed that he had to get a job behind a golf club bar and was close to running out of money during a slump in his career. The English thrower is as well-known for his commentary career as he is for his playing one, but there was a time where it looked as though he would have no career at all. 3 Paul Nicholson has opened up on the peak of his financial struggles as his playing career stalled out a decade ago Credit: Getty 3 'The Asset' would follow the end of his playing career with a presence on commentary for the PDC Credit: Getty - Contributor In 2013, 'The Asset' seemed set to become a mainstay at the top of professional darts after strong showings in several major tournaments. His 2011 performances alone had brought him to three major quarter-finals, as well as a second-place finish in the Championship League. But a downturn in form would follow for the Newcastle native, which would see him fall into dire financial straits by 2016. He told the Tops and Tales podcast: 'I wouldn't qualify for the Worlds for a while. "The European Tour was very, very difficult to get on all of a sudden after being a seed for the first two, three seasons and tour life was different. "I was earning a lot less money and around 2016, I'm close to losing my card. I'm close to running out of money. "I had to sell my house and went into rented accommodation with my girlfriend. She had to support me for a little bit of time." It had reached a point that Nicholson was at risk of leaving the world of darts altogether. 3 Nicholson is a cult hero for his eccentric persona and explosive actions on stage Credit: PA:Press Association He had to consider finding other work, and even arranged a job pulling pints at a local golf club. 'There was a time in the summer of 2016, where I swallowed my pride whole, like it was a five pound pill. I said 'go and get a job then.' I haven't had a job since 2008. Luke Littler in fiery reaction to crowd during Australian Darts Masters win over Damon Heta "So, eight years, what do I do? I was one of the best 10 players in the world at one point. But this is a massive reality check. "So I actually got a job to work at a golf club in the bar. I got the job and I thought, right, okay, we're going to do this.' Luckily for The Asset, he would receive a call that week offering him a spot on commentary for the upcoming Austrian Open in 2016. The move would kick off a career on commentary for Nicholson that endures today. He explained: "That was my big break. Vienna 2016. That tournament was brilliant and it coincided that was the last European tour event Phil Taylor would play. "He won that one. It was his last one, but it was my first one. That was where things sort of tipped towards the media side.'
The Irish Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm close to losing my card' – Darts cult hero reveals moment he got job in a bar and almost ran out of money
Nicholson revealed the moment that everything changed for his career money treble 'I'm close to losing my card' – Darts cult hero reveals moment he got job in a bar and almost ran out of money DARTS star Paul Nicholson has revealed that he had to get a job behind a golf club bar and was close to running out of money during a slump in his career. The English thrower is as well-known for his commentary career as he is for his playing one, but there was a time where it looked as though he would have no career at all. 3 Paul Nicholson has opened up on the peak of his financial struggles as his playing career stalled out a decade ago Credit: Getty 3 'The Asset' would follow the end of his playing career with a presence on commentary for the PDC Credit: Getty - Contributor In 2013, 'The Asset' seemed set to become a mainstay at the top of professional darts after strong showings in several major tournaments. His 2011 performances alone had brought him to three major quarter-finals, as well as a second-place finish in the Championship League. But a downturn in form would follow for the Newcastle native, which would see him fall into dire financial straits by 2016. He told the Tops and Tales podcast: 'I wouldn't qualify for the Worlds for a while. "The European Tour was very, very difficult to get on all of a sudden after being a seed for the first two, three seasons and tour life was different. "I was earning a lot less money and around 2016, I'm close to losing my card. I'm close to running out of money. "I had to sell my house and went into rented accommodation with my girlfriend. She had to support me for a little bit of time." It had reached a point that Nicholson was at risk of leaving the world of darts altogether. 3 Nicholson is a cult hero for his eccentric persona and explosive actions on stage Credit: PA:Press Association He had to consider finding other work, and even arranged a job pulling pints at a local golf club. 'There was a time in the summer of 2016, where I swallowed my pride whole, like it was a five pound pill. I said 'go and get a job then.' I haven't had a job since 2008. Luke Littler in fiery reaction to crowd during Australian Darts Masters win over Damon Heta "So, eight years, what do I do? I was one of the best 10 players in the world at one point. But this is a massive reality check. "So I actually got a job to work at a golf club in the bar. I got the job and I thought, right, okay, we're going to do this.' Luckily for The Asset, he would receive a call that week offering him a spot on commentary for the upcoming Austrian Open in 2016. The move would kick off a career on commentary for Nicholson that endures today. He explained: "That was my big break. Vienna 2016. That tournament was brilliant and it coincided that was the last European tour event Phil Taylor would play. "He won that one. It was his last one, but it was my first one. That was where things sort of tipped towards the media side.'
The Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I'm close to losing my card' – Darts cult hero reveals moment he got job in a bar and almost ran out of money
DARTS star Paul Nicholson has revealed that he had to get a job behind a golf club bar and was close to running out of money during a slump in his career. The English thrower is as well-known for his commentary career as he is for his playing one, but there was a time where it looked as though he would have no career at all. 3 3 In 2013, 'The Asset' seemed set to become a mainstay at the top of professional darts after strong showings in several major tournaments. His 2011 performances alone had brought him to three major quarter-finals, as well as a second-place finish in the Championship League. But a downturn in form would follow for the Newcastle native, which would see him fall into dire financial straits by 2016. He told the Tops and Tales podcast: 'I wouldn't qualify for the Worlds for a while. "The European Tour was very, very difficult to get on all of a sudden after being a seed for the first two, three seasons and tour life was different. "I was earning a lot less money and around 2016, I'm close to losing my card. I'm close to running out of money." "I had to sell my house and went into rented accommodation with my girlfriend. She had to support me for a little bit of time." It had reached a point that Nicholson was at risk of leaving the world of darts altogether. 3 He had to consider finding other work, and even arranged a job pulling pints at a local golf club. 'There was a time in the summer of 2016, where I swallowed my pride whole, like it was a five pound pill. I said 'go and get a job then.' I haven't had a job since 2008. Luke Littler in fiery reaction to crowd during Australian Darts Masters win over Damon Heta "So, eight years, what do I do? I was one of the best 10 players in the world at one point. But this is a massive reality check. "So I actually got a job to work at a golf club in the bar. I got the job and I thought, right, okay, we're going to do this.' Luckily for The Asset, he would receive a call that week offering him a spot on commentary for the upcoming Austrian Open in 2016. The move would kick off a career on commentary for Nicholson that endures today. "That was my big break. Vienna 2016. That tournament was brilliant and it coincided that was the last European tour event Phil Taylor would play. "He won that one. It was his last one, but it was my first one. That was where things sort of tipped towards the media side.'
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
XTransfer Wins Best Payments and Collections Solution at The Asset Triple A Awards 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 - XTransfer, the World's Leading & China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is proud to announce that, together with Deutsche Bank, it has been awarded the 'Best Payments and Collections Solution – Hong Kong' at The Asset Triple A Awards 2025. The 'Best Payments and Collections Solution – Hong Kong' award acknowledges XTransfer's remarkable accomplishments in advancing payment and collection solutions. In collaboration with Deutsche Bank, XTransfer offers the 'Global Multi-Currency Account', which allows clients to seamlessly receive multiple currencies within a single account, significantly enhancing treasury management efficiency. This award highlights the outstanding capabilities of both parties in providing efficient, secure, and convenient cross-border payment and collection services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, remarked, 'We are deeply honoured to receive The Asset Triple A Award. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional efforts of our team in providing secure, low-cost, fast, and convenient payment solutions for global foreign trade enterprises. From the very beginning, XTransfer has been committed to helping businesses overcome the complexities and high costs of cross-border payments through technological innovation and high-quality financial services, enabling them to compete in the global economy with lower barriers to entry. Looking ahead, XTransfer will further strengthen its collaboration with Deutsche Bank and other leading international financial institutions to enable enterprises to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations.' Chintan Shah, Deutsche Bank's Head of Corporate Coverage for APAC & MEA said: 'One of our core strengths as a Global Hausbank is helping companies expand their reach through our cross-border payment capabilities and broad global network. We are delighted for our multi-currency payment solution for XTransfer to be recognised by The Asset, and we look forward to continuing to find new and innovative ways to help them broaden their capabilities, streamline processes and empower their clients to navigate global trade to increase their competitiveness.' The Asset Triple A Awards, organised by The Asset magazine, holds high esteem within the financial industry and celebrates outstanding achievements and best practices of companies that have launched or helped implement initiatives in corporate treasury management, trade finance, supply chain and/or risk management in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and North America. About XTransfer XTransfer, the world-leading and China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has branches in Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, the UAE, and Nigeria. XTransfer has obtained local payment licenses in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Australia. With more than 600,000 enterprise clients, XTransfer has become the industry No.1 in China. By cooperating with well-known multinational banks and financial institutions, XTransfer has built a unified global multi-currency clearing network and a data-based, automated, internet-based and intelligent anti-money laundering risk control infrastructure centred on SMEs. XTransfer uses technology as a bridge to link large financial institutions and SMEs around the world, allowing SMEs to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations. XTransfer completed its Series D financing in September 2021 and achieved unicorn status. The Company possesses a diverse composition of international investors, including D1 Capital Partners LP, Telstra Ventures, China Merchants Venture, eWTP Capital, Yunqi Capital, Gaorong Capital, 01VC, MindWorks and Lavender Hill Capital Partners.
Korea Herald
13-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Citibank Korea wins Triple A Awards for sustainable finance
Citibank Korea and its sister firm Citigroup Global Markets Securities Korea announced Thursday that they received awards in key categories at Triple A Awards 2025 hosted by The Asset, a leading global financial magazine. Citibank Korea stood out as a competitive financial company in the Asia-Pacific region that provides distinctive financial solutions and supports corporate and institutional clients in both domestic and international financial markets amid growing uncertainties. Recognized as in the categories of best bank for sustainable finance and best commercial bank for corporate banking solutions and Citi's global network, its large-scale corporate finance transactions and cross-border financing played a role as a foundation for sustainable growth. Yoo Myung-soon, CEO of Citibank Korea, expressed her gratitude, stating, 'This recognition demonstrates our commitment to responsible finance and ability to deliver real values to businesses and the local community. We will continue to leverage our global network and financial expertise for sustainable growth.' Alongside The Asset awards, the bank was also honored in three other categories dealing with mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and equity and bond insurance. Park Jang-ho, CEO of Citigroup Global Markets Securities Korea, said, 'Continued efforts by our top-notch professionals to provide creative and tailored solutions enabled us to establish unparalleled track records and strengthen trusted relationship with our clients.' He added, 'We will try our best to maintain our leadership as the best IB (investment bank) franchise in Korea.'
