LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), a leading fintech platform dedicated to alternative lending, has announced the promotions of Leanne Ardron to managing director of Short-Term lending and Steve Larkin to managing director of Development Finance. Prior to their titles of managing director, Ardron and Larkin served as head of bridging and head of development finance, respectively. […]
DLA Piper today announces the appointment of Matt Tweedie as chief financial officer of the International firm, effective 1 July 2025. Based in London, Matt joins from the global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, where he was group CFO and head of business services. He brings valuable experience to support the firm’s growth strategy. Before […]
International SME financier, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Mark Holloway as chief information and technology officer as part of its growth strategy that combines people and technology to support businesses around the world. Mark joins BFS with over 20 years’ experience in financial services and technology, most recently at Ashman where he was founder […]
ThinCats, the leading alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs in the UK, is has announced the appointment of James MacKinnon as head of financial planning & analysis (FP&A). James will be based in the company’s Birmingham office, further reinforcing ThinCats’ long-term commitment to investing in the Midlands and supporting the region’s economic growth. James will […]
Garin McFarlane joins PKF Littlejohn as Partner, following nearly two decades at Big Four firms in London and Cape Town. Most recently an audit director in the Insurance Audit practice at a Big Four firm, Garin brings with him a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, having worked extensively with insurance carriers and Lloyd’s syndicates […]
Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance (STB CF), the asset-based lending (ABL) arm of Secure Trust Bank, has announced the promotion of Richard Foote to chief operating officer (COO). Richard brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the role having been pivotal in STB CF’s growth over the past five years as […]
Business advisory group, Dow Schofield Watts (DSW), is expanding its corporate finance team in Cardiff with new office space and personnel following significant growth and continued success over the last year. This move reflects DSW’s commitment to becoming the most sought-after business advisory firm for owner managers in the UK regions. DSW’s Cardiff office expansion comes after […]
Following the successful merger of Shipleys LLP and leading multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm Moore Kingston Smith, Shipleys will officially adopt the Moore Kingston Smith brand on 6 May 2025. Since announcing the merger in October 2024, both firms’ teams have been working closely to integrate operations, ensuring a smooth transition for employees and […]
Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) continues to scale its Corporate Finance practice in the UK and EMEA with the appointment of Jan Crosby as a managing director in London. At A&M, he will build out the practice’s Real Estate and Hospitality M&A capability across Europe alongside Samantha Ward. Prior to joining A&M, […]
Asset Advantage has announced the appointment of a new broker manager to continue to strengthen its proposition to brokers. In this role, Jonty Cooke will grow and strengthen broker relationships, support partners and help drive the business forward. Jonty Cooke brings over a decade of experience working across both hard and soft assets. Jonty Cooke […]
