Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
WeDo Business Finance has announced that it has appointed Aman Gill as Head of Credit Risk and Underwriting. Gill has worked in financial services for nearly 20 years and has joined from Bibby Financial Services, where he was responsible for structuring and underwriting asset-based lending facilities as head of trade services and corporate underwriter. Kelly…
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Aldermore Group has announced that Steven Cooper is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Cooper, who joined Aldermore in May 2021, has decided to leave for a new opportunity outside the banking industry where he has built a 20-year career. In his four and a half years with Aldermore. Raj Makanjee will step into…
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Ultimate Finance has announced that it has appointed Paul Hansen in the newly created role of Asset Finance Sales Director. Hansen brings over 30 years’ asset finance sales experience, including more than a decade in senior leadership roles across both lenders and brokerages. He will lead the asset finance sales strategy, accelerate new business growth…
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Unity Trust Bank has announced the appointment of Martin Barrett as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Barrett previously worked at Lloyds Banking Group for 24 years, and brings a wealth of experience in commercial banking, payments, financial crime, and operational and change management. During this time, he held a variety of senior roles within the…
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Bluestone Credit Management has announced that it has promoted Gareth Willey-Ransford to the new role of New Business Executive. Head of Business Development, Simon Frost said “We continue to find that the hands-on expertise within Bluestone is highly valued by clients and prospective clients alike. Our understanding of the credit journey and empathy with clients’…
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The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has announced the appointment of Josh Levy, CEO of Ultimate Finance, as a Non-Executive Patron Director. Levy’s three-year term commenced this July and marks the latest in a series of strategic board appointments designed to strengthen the Association’s leadership and long-term vision. As CEO of specialist lender…
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GB Bank has announced that it has strengthened its lending leadership team with the appointments of Jude Miranda as Senior Credit Partner and Alan Fitzpatrick as Head of Lending Operations. Miranda joins with more than 30 years of lending experience, including roles at Shawbrook Bank, Masthaven Bank, Hampshire Trust Bank and, most recently, Glenhawk. As…
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Time Finance has appointed Bethan Holliday as Head of Operations in its Asset Finance team. Holliday joins Time Finance with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, having previously held a senior position at Ultimate Finance. In her new role at Time Finance, Holliday will be responsible for the overall operations of the…
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Redwood Bank has appointed Simon Goodyear as its new Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO). Goodyear brings a wealth of experience in financial services technology, having held senior leadership roles in lending and finance sectors. At JBR Capital, he led critical technology initiatives and played a central role in preparing the organisation for a successful sale.…
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Asset-based lending solution, Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has announced the appointment of Graham Leaney as ABL Director for the South West of England and South Wales. Leaney has extensive experience in the ABL and working capital financing industry, having worked in roles of increasing responsibility over the past 20+ years at HSBC, Close Brothers Invoice…
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The Institute of Directors (IoD) has announced the appointment of Liz Barclay as Special Adviser for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Barclay will work with the IoD to advise on ways that SMEs can adopt technology to help create a growth mindset and risk appetite which will allow them to succeed. Jonathan Geldart, Director General of…
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The Government has announced that it has appointed Emma Jones CBE, Founder of Enterprise Nation as the new Small Business Commissioner. Jones will take up the role on 23rd June 2025 following the completion of Liz Barclay’s four-year term as the current Commissioner. Barclay was instrumental in designing and delivering the new Fair Payment Code,…
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The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has welcomed two new Non-Executive Directors to its board. Angela Norman joins as Patron Lender Director, bringing insights from her role at YBS Commercial Mortgages, and William Grove has been appointed as Finance Director, drawing on his experience at In Partnership. Norman is managing director at YBS Commercial…
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