Aryza Group acquires Oyster Bay Systems

Financial service software solutions provider Aryza Group has announced the acquisition of Oyster Bay Systems OBS) and its subsidiary Profile Data Services (PDS). Aryza says the strategic acquisition will strengthen the company’s position in the finance and lending market, expanding the group’s capability in the loan management sector, adding scale and client reach in the…

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Together appoints CEO for Personal Finance division

11th January 2024 Appointments |

Specialist lender Together has appointed financial services expert David Broadbent as the new Chief Executive Officer to lead its personal finance division. Broadbent, who has more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, will head up all aspects of personal finance lending for Together – a group which has a total loan book of £6.6billion…

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Cifas achieves Investors in People gold accreditation  

14th December 2023 Company News |

Fraud prevention service, Cifas has been awarded gold accreditation by Investors in People.   Investors in People (IIP) is the international standard for people management, recognising organisations that work to improve performance and realise objectives through the management and development of its people. Through accreditation, it highlights organisations that go above and beyond to create…

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Together appoints new Chief Information Officer

13th December 2023 Appointments |

Property lender Together has announced the appointment of Paul Luke as Chief Information Officer. Working closely with Together’s operations team, Luke will assume responsibility of Group Technology Services (GTS) and will manage the day-to day processes and technology improvement to meet the needs of colleagues and customers. He brings a wealth of experience across 20…

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Together appoints Corporate Sales Manager

7th December 2023 Appointments |

Property lender Together has announced that it has appointed Surb Kaur as Sales Manager. Kaur has more than two decades of experience in commercial finance, will be the Group’s representative within the West Midlands as the finance company continues to grow its £6.6 billlion loan book. She joins from NatWest, where she was a Relationship Director, having first begun…

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AutoProtect Group appoints new Chief Executive Officer

5th December 2023 Appointments |

AutoProtect Group Appoints Graeme Nieman as Chief Executive Officer Nieman first joined AutoProtect Group as an Interim CEO in May 2022, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the automotive industry. His association with AutoProtect Group extends beyond his interim role, having been a pivotal figure and long-term partner of the business.…

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Lenvi makes two Sales Director appointments

1st December 2023 Appointments |

Risk management and commercial lending software specialist Lenvi has announced that is has appointed Ahmed Amin as Sales Director for Lenvi Riskfactor. Ahmin brings over 20 years’ experience in the receivables finance and working capital industry. In his role, Ahmin will support Lenvi’s growth within the global commercial financial market, supporting Lenvi in entering new…

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Together promotes Underwriting Director

30th November 2023 Appointments |

Specialist lender Together has promoted company stalwart Duncan Abraham to oversee its regulated and unregulated underwriting operations. Abraham who joined the finance group 25 years ago, was previously Head of Residential Underwriting and will take up his new role as Underwriting Operations Director next week. The highly-experienced financial services professional will take responsibility for 64…

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Dudley Building Society appoints Chief Risk Officer

28th November 2023 Appointments |

Dudley Building Society has announced it has appointed Andrew Turvey as its new Chief Risk Officer. Turvey has previously worked for a number of banks and building societies, most recently Vida Homeloans. He  is currently a data standards committee member for the Bank of England and has also previously worked at the Financial Conduct Authority.  In…

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Just Mortgages appoints new Digital Marketing Manager

14th November 2023 Appointments |

National brokerage Just Mortgages has announced the appointment of Shey Wade to the role of Digital Marketing Manager. Wade will work across the financial services division at Spicerhaart to support Just Mortgages’ brokers in both the employed and self-employed divisions, as well as advisers at Just Wealth – its financial services arm. His remit will…

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Revolut appoints new CEO

3rd November 2023 Appointments | #appointment

Revolut has announced has it has appointed Francesca Carles as it’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its British business. Carlesi will start the new with Revolut in December 2023. She spent more than 15 years in the financial industry across a range of sectors including private equity, retail and commercial banking, investment banking and asset…

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High-cost short-term lender enters administration

Online high-cost short-term lender Novaloans (trading as Cash4UNow)  has entered administration. Novaloans Ltd is a family-run business founded in 2011, employed 38 people according to its total exemption. Its offices are at Limewood Business Park, in Seacroft. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that the firm is no longer lending. However, all existing loan…

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Pepper Advantage appoints new Group CTO

25th October 2023 Appointments |

Global credit intelligence company Pepper Advantage has announced the appointment of Narinder Auluck as Group CTO, based in London and effective immediately.  A mathematician by training, Auluck has over 20 years of experience in the banking and finance sector leading digital innovation strategies at global banks including UBS, Barclays, HSBC and NatWest. Most recently, he…

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