Record confidence in job security – but UK consumers cautious with extra cash

28th September 2016 Consumer Collections |

81% of UK consumers feel confident about their job security, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report. The monthly barometer, which tracks both spending habits and consumer confidence, showed four-in-five consumers believe their own job security is either “excellent”, “very good” or “somewhat good” –   the highest level in the survey’s history, and a…

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New management team for Callcredit’s Marketing Solutions division

21st September 2016 Consumer Collections |

Callcredit has announced it’s new management team within the Group’s Marketing Solutions division. The new, seven-strong team sees specialists from across Callcredit’s Marketing Solutions division move into new roles and consists of Chris Prior who will head up the division’s retail, financial services and automotive teams; Ryan Kemp who heads the partnerships team; Gary Childs, head…

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86% of UK CFOs are motivated to become a CEO

19th September 2016 Consumer Collections |

The majority (86%) of UK Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are driven to reach the top role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in their current organisation, reveals new research from leading recruitment agency Robert Half UK. The toughest competition for the hot seat comes from Marketing Directors with 23% of CFOs perceiving them as the greatest threat.…

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Cabot Credit Management appoints CEO for Gesif

1st September 2016 Consumer Collections |

Cabot Credit Management (CCM) has appointed Jose R Cadena as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Spanish operation Gesif S.A.U. effective from 12th September.

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Leeds Building Society appoints new Head of IT Risk

31st August 2016 Consumer Collections |

Leeds Building Society has appointed Richard Dew as it’s new Head of IT Risk and Governance.

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Callcredit Information Group announces two new senior appointments

30th August 2016 Consumer Collections |

Callcredit Information Group has appointed Peter Simpson as Head of Partnerships and Steve Wishart as Head of Lending. Commenting on the appointments Eamonn Tierney, managing director, Credit Solutions, Callcredit Information Group said: “I am delighted to welcome Peter and Steve into their new roles which will play a part in the next chapter of our Credit…

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Banks investing in IT appointments

30th August 2016 Consumer Collections |

New research from leading recruitment consultancy Robert Half Financial Services reveals over half (54%) of traditional financial services firms, such as banks and investment houses, are increasing their spend on disruptive and innovative technologies in the next 12 months.  The impact of the dramatic rise of digital ‘challenger’ business models throughout the financial services sector has…

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Registry Trust appoints new Deputy Chief Executive

22nd August 2016 Consumer Collections |

Nick Rossister has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive at the Registry Trust.

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Wonga names new Chief Executive

21st August 2016 Consumer Collections |

http://news.sky.com/story/wonga-shake-up-goes-on-as-jordan-takes-top-uk-job-10548010

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FCA appoints new Director of Retail and Regulatory Investigations

19th August 2016 Consumer Collections |

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Michael Welch as Director of Retail and Regulatory Investigations.  

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Close Brothers Motor Finance makes two news appointments

19th August 2016 Consumer Collections |

Close Brothers Motor Finance has expanded its Motorcycle Division with the appointments of Lee Collins and Paul Crossley as Motorcycle Account Specialists    

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Callcredit Information Group appoints new Chief Operating Officer

3rd August 2016 Consumer Collections |

Steve Humm has been appointed new Chief Operating Officer of Callcredit Information Group.

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Freedom Finance hires new Managing Director

20th July 2016 Consumer Collections |

  Freedom Finance has hired Jeff Poole as their new Managing Director of Consumer Finance. Zoe Cuthbertson has also joined the team as Freedom’s new Head of Marketing.    

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