Bibby Financial Services appoints Chief Information and Technology Officer

29th April 2025 Appointments |

International SME financier Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Mark Holloway as Chief Information and Technology Officer. Holloway joins BFS with over 20 years’ experience in financial services and technology, most recently at Ashman where he was founder member and Chief Technology Officer, having built and scaled the digital start-up from pre-seed, through to multiple…

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Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance appoints new Chief Operating Officer

28th April 2025 Appointments |

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance (STB CF), the asset-based lending (ABL) arm of Secure Trust Bank, has announced the promotion of Richard Foote to Chief Operating Officer (COO).   Foote brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the role having been pivotal in STB CF’s growth over the past five years as…

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Gordon Brothers acquires SIA Group

25th April 2025 Commercial Credit Management |

Global asset specialist Gordon Brothers has announced that it has acquired SIA Group, a leading asset valuation, advisory and trading firm. Established in 2003, SIA Group has built a strong reputation and client base by providing innovative asset valuation and sales solutions within the asset-based lending and corporate restructuring industries. The combined team led by…

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Redwood bank appoints Non-Executive Director

9th April 2025 Appointments |

Redwood Bank has announced it has appointed Tina Kokkinos as Non-Executive Director Kokkinos has more than 20 years of experience across leading financial institutions and brings a wealth of knowledge in strategy, operations, risk and governance. Her background includes senior leadership roles at JPMorgan, HSBC and fintech start-up Siege FX, as well as current board…

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ICAEW announces leadership changes

9th April 2025 Appointments |

ICAEW has announced changes to its leadership team. Iain Wright has been appointed Chief Policy and Communications Officer. In this role, he will oversee ICAEW’s influence, advocacy and public affairs work, ensuring a coordinated approach to the Institute’s global policy and communications activities. Pamela Harding will take up the role of Chief People Officer, having…

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LHV Bank and LendingMetrics agree partnership

9th April 2025 Commercial Credit Management |

LHV Bank has announced a partnership with LendingMetrics. LHV began operating in the UK in 2018 as a branch of the Estonian-based AS LHV Pank, but since securing its UK banking licence in May 2023 functions as a standalone entity, LHV Bank. The bank provides services such as banking for global fintechs, SME lending for…

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IGF Executive Director announces retirement

4th April 2025 Appointments |

Asset Based Lending (ABL) and commercial lending specialist IGF has announced that it’s Executive Director, John Onslow has announced his steps into retirement after nine years of leadership. Since founding IGF in its current guise, Onslow has been instrumental in driving the business forward. Under his leadership, IGF has grown its lending portfolio from approximately…

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Redwood Bank appoints new CFO

3rd April 2025 Appointments | #appointment

Redwood Bank has announced it has appointed Sergio Cruz as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Cruz joined Redwood in 2018 as Head of Risk, before moving to Director of Risk, Director of Treasury, Chief Treasury and Strategy Officer and ALM, before becoming Deputy CFO. He had previously worked at PWC, One Savings Bank and Amicus Finance.…

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eCapital appoints Chief Operating Officer 

26th March 2025 Appointments |

Cashflow finance provider eCapital Commercial Finance (eCapital) has appointed Lisa Cleaver as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her role as COO, Cleaver will focus on driving operational efficiency throughout the business while ensuring eCapital’s strategic vision translates effectively into execution. David Tilling, CEO at eCapital, said “Lisa’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to building a strong…

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CICM announces new Head of Professional Development appointment

20th March 2025 Appointments |

The Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has announced that it has appointed Debbie Nolan as Head of Professional Development.   Nolan joins to focus on continuing to shape the CICM’s professional development programme, supporting individuals and organisations in enhancing their credit and collections skills. She brings extensive industry experience to the role and has a…

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Close Brothers appoints Commercial Director

18th March 2025 Appointments |

Close Brothers Premium Finance (CBPF) has announced announced the appointment of a new Commercial Director Colin Wallace move from his role of Sales Director Personal Lines, to take up the newly created role of Commercial Director. In his new position, Wallace will lead the businesses’ commercial activities, oversee the ongoing development of product, brand, and…

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Metro Bank makes Commercial Lending Director appointments

11th March 2025 Appointments |

Metro Bank has announced that it has appointed Paul Gaynor and Louise Molloy as Commercial Lending Directors within the North-West region. Gaynor has 36 years of banking experience and has spent the last two decades working in Corporate and Commercial lending, most recently at NatWest. Gaynor’s new role at Metro Bank will see him based…

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Creation of new businesses plummets to eight-year low

The dynamism of the UK’s private sector has plunged to its lowest ebb for eight years as bigger firms hit the rocks and new company creation according to research by Cynergy Bank. The Bank’s research draws on latest ONS data  finding that in 2024, new company formations plummeted to 306,995, the lowest since at least…

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