Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Time Finance has announced the appointment of Geoff Worrall as its Head of Structured Credit in the independent lender’s Asset Finance Division. Worrall’s appointment forms part of Time Finance’s ongoing strategy to grow its lending book to £300 million, which has seen the lender strengthen its presence across key UK regions with a succession of…
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GB Bank has announced the promotion of three team members as part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to intermediary relationships and growing lending ambitions. Chris Chapman has been promoted to Head of Lending Operations, where he will oversee the full lending and operations teams. Jude Miranda has stepped into the role of Customer Onboarding &…
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Unity Trust Bank has announced the appointment of Kiran Samra as its Chief Risk Officer. Samra started her career in finance and chartered accountancy 18 years ago at Deloitte, before moving to the Co-operative Bank, and then joining Unity in 2018 as Financial Controller. Samra has achieved a wealth of industry qualifications during her career,…
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Specialist lender, Afin Bank has appointed Rob Lankey as Director of Credit. Lankey has been in the industry for over 35 years, including executive roles at Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, Shawbrook Bank and GB Bank. He was also a founder and start-up team member of Aldermore and has served as Chief Executive Officer of…
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Hodge Bank has announced that it has appointed Scott Hill as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Bringing with him a wealth of experience from some of the world’s leading technology and financial services organisations, Hill will lead Hodge’s technology strategy and digital transformation as the bank continues to invest in innovation and customer experience.…
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Simply Asset Finance has joined the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) as a Patron lender, further strengthening its commitment to supporting professional brokers across the UK’s commercial finance sector with flexible, tailored SME lending products. Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance said “Brokers are the backbone of SME lending in the UK. Their…
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The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has announced the appointment of Charlotte Loomes as its new Operations Director, as the trade body continues to expand its membership and strengthen its operational capabilities. Loomes joins the NACFB with extensive industry experience, having held senior operational roles at NACFB Patron Arkle Finance and Member firm Tower…
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Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has appointed Katrina Nolan as Head of Restructuring and Recoveries. Nolan joins SBF from Close Brothers, where she served as Recoveries Manager (North) since 2019, managing all recoveries across commercial and corporate lending portfolios. Her earlier career includes senior client-care and customer-facing roles at Moorepay and HBOS/Lloyds Banking Group, bringing a…
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Wesleyan Group has appointed Faraz Tasnim as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support the next phase of its ambitious growth strategy. Tasnim joined Wesleyan from Quilter in 2022 as Group Transformation Director, bringing 20 years’ experience across transformation, commercial finance and consulting roles with businesses including Direct Line Group, Hastings Direct, Lloyds Banking Group…
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Credit management technology specialist, My DSO Manager, has announced that it has appointed Luke Sculthorp FCICM as Commercial Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sculthorp joins directly from the senior leadership team at CICM, where he led strategic partnerships and championed professional development across the credit community. A CICM Fellow and former Credit Manager…
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4D Contact has announced that it has appointed Martin Kirby as its new Non-Executive Director. Kirby has over 30 years of leadership experience across Business Stream, Kier Group, Adecco UK, and Bupa Healthcare. Alongside his MBA from INSEAD, Martin is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (FCICM) and an active member of its…
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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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