Carpenter Box has underlined its commitment to recognising and developing talent by making seven senior promotions, including four new partners and three associate directors. Alex Chidwick, Paula Nurse, Mark Northam and Andrew Neuman will be joining the Board as partners, highlighting the growth and excellence at Carpenter Box and StarBox. Alex Chidwick from the firm’s Audit and […]
Leading community lender BCRS Business Loans has appointed a business development manager who will drive growth in south, mid, and west Wales as they further support small businesses that seek to raise finance to achieve growth, safeguard jobs, and create new employment opportunities. Leanne Jones joins BCRS, bringing with her 25 years’ experience in the […]
Skipton Business Finance (SBF), a leading provider of business finance solutions to UK SMEs, has announced the permanent appointment of Michelle Wilson as its new chief operating officer, following her successful tenure as interim COO. Michelle joined SBF eight months ago as a director, after spending 23 years at Close Brothers Invoice Finance. Sixteen of those […]
United Trust Bank (UTB) has promoted David Masters to the role of associate director – intermediaries within its Property Development division as it continues to expand its support of broker and debt advisory firms operating in the real estate development and investment sector. David has worked in the real estate finance industry since 2017 with […]
Moore Kingston Smith, a leading multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm, has appointed Melanie Reed as Head of Advisory, within its senior leadership team. The new role will further enhance the client experience through Melanie’s focus on consistently delivering streamlined, tailored, joined-up professional advice. Melanie will lead the integration and cohesive delivery of the firm’s […]
Barclays is pleased to share that Sasha Wiggins, chief executive of Private Bank and Wealth Management, has been announced chair of the UK’s new retail investment campaign. This flagship initiative was launched by the chancellor in July 2025 as part of the Leeds Reforms, designed to make the UK the lead destination for financial services […]
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has recruited Stephen Harrison into its risk and governance team, reinforcing the firm’s technology risk and governance capabilities in Scotland and throughout the UK. With a career spanning over 24 years, mainly in big 4 firms, and also in industry, Stephen brings extensive financial service and large […]
Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, has appointed Garry Clarke, former finance director & chief operating officer at Localist (formerly known as Enterprise Foods), as its chief financial officer with a remit to drive forward the firm’s ambitious growth strategy. The high-level appointment further bolsters Wbg’s management team and comes just […]
Millbrook Business Finance has appointed Stuart Benge as head of commercial property finance ahead of its forthcoming launch of Millbrook Commercial Property Finance. As head of commercial property finance, Stuart will initially be responsible for the launch of the new commercial property finance business and proposition. He will then lead this team and be responsible […]
Aspen Bridging has further emphasised its growth ambitions and commitment to direct broker engagement with the appointment of Kevin Beale as business development manager (BDM) in the Midlands and North regions. Kevin’s focus will be in building new relationships and nurturing his existing network, as well as deepening existing Aspen partnerships, to continue to drive […]
