Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has promoted Henry Manley-Cooper to Deputy Managing Director of Bridging Finance. Manley-Cooper joined Hampshire Trust Bank as a senior underwriter within the second line credit function and has since contributed to strengthening credit discipline and commercial alignment across the bridging business. In his new role, he will report to Alex Upton,…
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Wesleyan Group has announced it has made two appointments to the board to support its ambitious growth strategy, with Ian Gladman joining as Chair and Marco Groot Wassink as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Gladmen will formally succeed Nathan Moss in April, following the completion of the outgoing Chair’s nine-year term. He brings more than 30…
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Digital bank, OakNorth, has announced that it has appointed Gergely Zaborszky as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to regulatory approval, effective from July 2026. Gergely succeeds Rajesh Gupta, who will retire this year after more than five years with the company. Gergely joins OakNorth’s Board and Executive Leadership Team from Virgin Money, where…
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Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has announced the appointment of David Ward as Portfolio & Structuring Director. Based in London and supporting clients nationwide, Ward will manage a diverse portfolio of corporate ABL clients, with a focus on structuring and delivering funding solutions across STB’s full suite of ABL products. Ward brings over 30 years…
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Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has appointed Kim Hughes as its new head of Asset-Based Lending (ABL). Hughes brings over 14 years’ experience across Invoice Finance and Asset-Based Lending, with a proven track record in structuring sophisticated funding solutions, portfolio oversight and delivering complex commercial facilities. She began her banking career at Yorkshire Bank before moving…
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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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