Lisa Laverick

Paragon Bank’s SME Lending division has appointed Phil Hughes to the newly-created role of Deputy Managing Director of SME Lending. Phil will assume the role alongside his existing position of Managing Director of Idem Capital, which is also part of Paragon Banking Group. With over 25 years in financial services, Phil brings with him a […]

New research reveals a significant gap for UK businesses between their awareness and action when it comes to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets. The findings from Virgin Money highlight that while 68% of decision makers within SMEs are familiar with the concept of ESG targets, more than half (54%) have not yet set targets for […]

Paragon Bank’s SME Lending division has further expanded the range of green assets and equipment it will fund as it looks to increase the support it offers businesses on their path to sustainability. Amongst the assets Paragon will now consider are solar panels, wind turbines, EV charging infrastructure, hydroelectric turbines and geothermal heat pumps. The […]

Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending is pleased to announce the appointment of Hayley Reeves, a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years’ experience in banking, as Director, Business Development, for London and the South East. With a distinguished career, including roles at Santander, Lloyds Banking Group, and most recently, Metro Bank – where Hayley led […]

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has confirmed the appointment of two broker Members to its board as Non-Executive Directors. Tom Perkins, Director and Co-Founder of Charles & Dean, and Evette Orams, Managing Director of Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions, have joined the NACFB board, effective as of January 2025, bringing fresh perspectives and proven expertise […]

Anglo Scottish Asset Finance has unveiled its Broker Succession Program, designed to assist finance brokers approaching retirement. The program ensures ongoing customer support, a smooth transition of services, and a secure income stream for brokers post-retirement. The program highlights the importance of a well-structured succession plan for brokers who have built long-standing relationships with their […]

Time Finance plc, the AIM-listed independent specialist finance provider, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2024, showcasing record-breaking performance and unveiling a bold corporate strategy aimed at driving the Group’s growth through to May 2028. The results highlight robust demand for the Group’s alternative finance products from UK […]

Moneyhub has announced the appointment of Alastair McGill as its new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is effective immediately. Moneyhub is a financial technology company known for its expertise in several areas including Open Banking, data analytics, financial decision-making, and account-to-account payments. McGill brings with him a wealth of experience in driving growth within technology […]

The Broker Hub has announced the appointment of three industry leaders—Chris Smith, Martin Stanley, and Zac Cogan—to its board. Their extensive experience in commercial finance will be instrumental in driving the company’s continued growth and innovation. Martin Stanley brings three decades of expertise in commercial finance services. His leadership experience spans origination, distribution, credit, and […]

In a significant step forward for the asset finance industry, Nivo has launched Broker Concierge, an AI-powered solution designed to eliminate inefficiencies in broker-lender interactions. In an interview with Asset Finance Connect (AFC), Matthew Elliott, co-founder of Nivo, shared insights into the journey behind Broker Concierge and its potential to revolutionise the sector. Addressing the […]