Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Consumer Credit Trade Association (CCTA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Greg Stevens has announced that he will be stepping down to take over the role of Council Chair. In a statement, Stevens said “After the most peculiar and difficult business year that I can remember, I will be handing over the reins of the CCTA to…
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Accord Mortgages has appointed Jeremy Duncombe as its new Managing Director from 1st January 2021. In his new position will also see Duncombe lead mortgage distribution at Yorkshire Building Society. As well as fulfilling the role of Accord director intermediary distribution currently, Duncombe is the deputy chair of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association. This comes…
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Leading UK anti-money laundering (AML) firm SmartSearch has bolstered its global growth ambitions with the appointment of an international development director, to oversee its expansion into US and European markets. Martin Turvey has stepped into the role which has been created as part of SmartSearch’s ongoing business growth strategy, reflecting the global demand for the…
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Water regulator,Ofwat has announced the appointment of four new non-executive Directors (NEDs) to its board, following a joint process by Defra, the Welsh Government and Ofwat. The four new non-executive members are: Nicola Bruce – Nicola has a background in corporate governance in regulated markets and in championing the interests of vulnerable customers. Nicola is…
Read moreEnforcement specialist Just has announced that it has appointed Charlotte Smith to their finance division. Smith joins Just at a time of rapid expansion and takes the position of Financial Controller where she will be overseeing accounting activities, ensuring prompt payments and maintaining accurate ledgers as the company grows. Nick Georgiades, Managing Director at Just…
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John Connolly has appointed as Hodge Bank’s new Head of Customer Experience. Connolly will lead the new Customer Experience function at Hodge and will be instrumental in driving the business forward from a customer perspective. He will work in the new Retail Banking division which encompasses the lending, savings and customer service functions at Hodge and…
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Data-powered integrated agency Jaywing, has announced the appointment of two senior team members to its financial and professional services team. Phil Stott joins Jaywing as Client Director. With twelve years experience as strategic planning director at Brass, and a further combined twelve years of industry experience at Propaganda and First Direct. Stottl will head up…
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The Zinc Group has welcomed Kirsty-Louise McQueen as its newly appointed Head of Operations covering its two locations in Glasgow and Stratford Upon Avon McQueen brings a wealth of senior operational experience having previously worked with HSBC, Hutchinson 3 and the Capita Group. In her new role, McQueen will lead the existing operations team ensuring…
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European credit management specialist, Intrum has announced the appointment of Anders Engdahl as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO Mikael Ericson who will leave the company after four years as President and CEO. At the same time, the Board has appointed Intrum’s current Chief Financial Officer Anders Engdahl as new President and…
Read moreTandem Bank has announced that Paul Noble has been appointed as the group’s Chief Commercial Officer. Noble has over 20 years’ experience in banking incumbents such as Barclays, venture capital and was a founding member of 118 118 Money. He will work with the Tandem team to develop new products and services, including an initial…
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UK Finance has announced the appointment of David Postings as its new Chief Executive. UK Finance says the decision to appoint Postings has been made with the unanimous support of the board and follows a rigorous recruitment process, led by Sapphire Partners and UK Finance’s nominations committee. Commenting on the appointment, David Postings said “I…
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Digital bank Zopa has appointed Andrew Hawkins, startup entrepreneur and mobile technology expert as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment comes after Zopa was awarded its full bank licence in June and as it embarks on the launch of new products. Hawkins joins Zopa with over 20 years’ experience across technology and product leadership…
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Non-standard financial services company, Morses Club has announced the appointment of Graeme Campbell as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will also be appointed as an Executive Director to the Morses Club Board. Andy Thomson, currently interim CFO of the company, will remain in an executive capacity until the publication of the Company’s FY20 results to…
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