NatWest Group has today announced the appointment of Isabelle Girolami as head of Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), subject to regulatory approval. Isabelle has deep experience in banking, global markets and markets infrastructure in a broad range of leadership roles and is a graduate in international law and finance from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciale […]
Unity Trust Bank has appointed Christine Coe as the first female chair of its board of directors, as Alan Hughes ends his term after 10 years in post. Christine joined Unity’s Board as an independent non-executive director in 2023. She chairs the Board Risk Committee and is a member of the Nomination Committee and Board […]
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has made several key hires in its Aberdeen office to support the firm’s regional and national growth ambitions. The latest hires include Robbie Simpson as audit director, Ciaran Fines as assistant tax manager, and Naeema Joji as assistant audit manager. The firm has also recently appointed Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher as […]
Starling Group today named four new members of its Executive Committee, further strengthening its leadership in the legal, compliance,and people functions. The appointments comprise an internal promotion and three external hires, reflecting Starling’s internal talent pool and its ability to attract top talent. Group CEO Raman Bhatia has now added eight senior appointments since he […]
Metro Bank has appointed Greg Deadman as local business manager for Tunbridge Wells, working from its store on Calverly Road, TN1 2TB. Greg has 15 years’ business banking experience and has an expert knowledge of the needs and issues facing small and medium sized businesses in Kent and the South East. He is particularly passionate […]
The Board of the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has appointed Shanika Amarasekara MBE to lead the association, succeeding Stephen Haddrill who retires at the end of July. Shanika will take up the role at the beginning of August. Shanika brings deep experience in supporting economic development and innovation across the financial services landscape. She […]
Aspen has responded to the latest Bank of England base rate reduction with the launch of a new Rate Card, showing cuts of up to 72bps across several of its most popular products. Residential bridging is now 0.78% pm at 75% LTV, a reduction in pricing of 72 bps. Heavy Refurbishment is now available at […]
Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Vangrove as a partner in its Banking and Finance team. Joining from Shoosmiths where she was a partner and head of the Northern Ireland banking practice, Anna will be based in Burges Salmon’s Bristol office. Anna will work across Burges Salmon’s […]
Leading cashflow finance provider, eCapital Commercial Finance, has appointed Lee Ford as regional sales manager. Lee will operate from the Newport, Wales office, focusing his business development activities throughout south, west, and mid Wales. His main responsibilities include building and managing a pipeline of business, consulting with clients to understand their business needs and […]
Independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST has welcomed a raft of new arrivals as its expansion gathers pace. Zeeshan Merchant has joined as a manager in the business services team and Joe Goscomb has joined as an associate manager in the tax team. Zeeshan has nine years’ experience in external audit and assurance work […]
