Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has announced that it has appointed Paul Smee as Group Chair of the FLA Lending Code. Smee has extensive experience in financial services and was most recently Director General of the Council of Mortgage Lenders from 2011 until 2017, when it was absorbed into UK Finance. He previously ran…
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced that Julia Black, Anita Kimber, John Ball and Stéphane Malrait have been appointed as Non–Executive Directors to the Board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The Chancellor has also confirmed a one-year extension of Richard Lloyd’s second term as a Non-Executive Director on the FCA Board.…
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Risk decisioning software specialist, Provenir has announced Atom Bank has selected the Provenir AI Decisioning Platform to streamline and modernise credit risk decisioning and data orchestration. Chris Storey, Atom Bank’s Chief Commercial Officer. said “Atom bank provides simple, well-designed mortgages and savings products that deliver ease, speed and value right to your device. As our…
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Later life mortgages specialist, LiveMore Mortgages has announced that it has appointed Ian Sturla as its new Risk Lead. Sturla brings more than 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior positions across lending and risk at businesses such as Lloyds Bank, Coutts and most recently C. Hoare & Co.. For…
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TransUnion announced the completion of the acquisition of Monevo from Quint Group. Monevo’s platform enables comparison websites and other online brands known as publishers to embed highly personalised credit offers. Steve Chaouki, President, U.S. Markets, TransUnion said “We are delighted to welcome Monevo into the TransUnion family.We anticipate that Monevo’s platform will enhance our portfolio…
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Specialist lender Together has promoted Liz Hooley to Head of Corporate Operations in a key restructuring of its Corporate Lending Division. Hooley, who has a 20-year career in corporate banking, lending and risk, will provide strategic and operational direction for the team and will work alongside Dave Rowlinson, the specialist property lender’s Head of Group…
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Digital payment card specialist, Curve has announced a strategic partnership with challenger credit bureau Infact, using its Flex product in real-time reporting API. Will Mason, CEO of Infact said “This partnership demonstrates the benefits to lenders and consumers of accurately representing interactions with financial products on a credit report. Say goodbye to confused consumers missing…
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European real estate and alternative asset manager company Arrow Global has announced that it has appointed Enrico Sanna as CEO Platforms. In his new role, Sanna will lead Arrow’s asset-backed platform strategy, focusing on platform growth, integration, and alignment with investment strategies in new and existing markets. His priorities include optimising operational value creation, advancing…
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Jaja Finance has announced the appointment of Francesco Di Costanzo as its permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Di Costanzo has been serving as the interim CEO since October 2024 and previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the company. Di Costanzo joined Jaja in 2022 as Head of Capital Markets…
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Everyday Loans has announced it has rebranded as Evlo, with in its mission to help meet the credit needs of the 16-17 million people who cannot access mainstream credit. Alongside the rebrand, Evlo has appointed Deborah Green as Chief Operating Officer to help drive the company’s next stage of growth. Green began her career at…
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Later life mortgage lender LiveMore has announced that its has appointed Paul Lewis as Sales Director of Mortgages. Lewis has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles across the industry, including as National Development Manager at Mansfield Building Society. Leon Diamond, CEO of LiveMore said “We’re delighted to…
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Specialist lender Afin Bank has announced it has appointed Simrat Gill as Senior Underwriter. Gill brings extensive experience of the specialist mortgage market, including almost eight years as Senior Underwriter at Precise Mortgages and nearly three years with buy-to-let lender Landbay. Swaraj Dada, Afin Bank’s Head of Credit, said “Simrat brings a lot of experience…
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Paylink has announced the appointment of Nisha Korpal as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Korpal has over 17 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry, including roles at TDX Group, Equifax, and Experian, Nisha brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong passion for providing solutions that empower customers to achieve better…
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