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Independent SME lender Time Finance has announced that it has strengthened its Invoice Finance Operations team with the appointment of Emma Caton as Relationship Manager.
Caton joins Time Finance in its Invoice Finance North team with over 13 years’ experience in the industry, having previously held Relationship and Client Manager roles at RBS, HSBC, Bibby Financial Services and most recently eCapital Commercial Finance.
Caton will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, primarily in the Midlands, by maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and retention as well as managing risk within her portfolio.
Damien Healey, Head of Relationship Management (North), said “We’re so glad to have Emma join the team. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge that will benefit our clients and her location allows for a greater geographical spread, allowing us to continue supporting SMEs across the UK.”
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has announced the appointment of Oliver Batley as Head of Sales for its Asset Finance business, as it continues to expand its support for UK SMEs. Batley joins Bibby Asset Finance with nearly 14 years’ experience in asset finance. Most recently, he served as Area Sales Director at Lloyds Banking Group,…
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ICAEW has announced that Caroline Smale has become its President for 2026/27. Smale succeeds Derek Blair and will remain President until June 2027. As President, Smale will support the implementation of the ICAEW strategy, Direction 2030, which focuses on equipping members with the skills for the future; upholding public trust and professional integrity; and building…
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Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced it has appointed Nick Clayton as Lending Director within its development finance division as the bank continues to expand its London and South East origination team. Clayton joins from Close Brothers Property Finance, where he spent more than a decade across a range of roles spanning origination, portfolio management…
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Time Finance has announced it has appointed Claudia Ritchie as its new Compliance Manager. Ritchie brings over 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and governance within the financial services sector. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the company’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and strengthening internal…
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Spark Finance Group has announced the appointment of Simon Carter as Chief Commercial Officer. Carter will lead the group’s commercial function across its FCA-regulated brokerage, Spark Finance, and its technology business, Clover Technology. He joins from Investec, where he was co-head of Investec Capital Solutions, with co-head responsibility for the bank’s working capital book. He…
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