Praetura Asset Finance (PAF) has appointed Ric Simmons as managing director, following a sustained period of growth. Ric Simmons is one of the original members of the team that established PAF almost ten years ago and has worked in the finance industry for over 20 years. The appointment is part of PAF Group’s long-term organic […]
Time Finance is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Dun as its new HR manager. With a proven track record in people advisory and HR management, Laura joins Time Finance from KPMG and the HR Dept. In her new position, she will be responsible for attracting and retaining talent, introducing new people initiatives, fostering […]
Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL has been appointed patron of the Small Business Charter – the mark of excellence for business schools that excel in supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and local economic growth. He has used the appointment to urge UK business schools and government to build on their collaboration to help the economy “go […]
After 17 years as chief executive officer (CEO) of RSM International, Jean Stephens will be stepping down from the role in May 2024. Having embedded the foundations for the organisation’s ambitious and transformative 2030 Global Strategy which was launched in January this year, Stephens and the RSM International Board believe now is the right time […]
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has promoted 30 new partners and nearly 2,300 people – almost a third of the entire firm – across its audit, tax, advisory and operational teams. Effective from 1 November 2023, the partner promotions follow the appointment of 19 new external partners since January, taking BDO’s partnership to […]
Unity Trust Bank has announced the appointment of Reon Odendaal to the new role of deposits relationship manager for the Midlands to help develop the bank’s growing customer portfolio. With more than eight years’ corporate banking experience, Reon will work with new and existing day-to-day banking customers to better understand their individual needs and support […]
Key stats from Morgan McKinley’s 2023 London Employment Monitor: 34% decrease in jobseekers year-on-year (Q3 2023 vs Q3 2022) 2% decrease in job seekers quarter-on-quarter (Q3 2023 vs Q2 2023) 31% decrease in jobs available year-on-year (Q3 2023 vs Q3 2022) 11% decrease in jobs available quarter-on-quarter (Q3 2023 vs Q2 2023) 20% average salary […]
National brokerage Just Mortgages has strengthened its employed division with the appointment of four new divisional sales directors. Joining the Just Mortgages team is Emily Fox and Sharman Apps, who both bring a wealth of experience from roles across financial services. Emily joins Duncan Jones in the Taurus chapter to support estate agency brokers in […]
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed David Dry as associate director to strengthen the firm’s risk and regulatory advisory team. Based in RSM’s London office, David has over 15 years’ experience advising large financial services, fintech and payment solutions companies on regulatory risk and compliance. David joins from leading global payment […]
Time Finance is pleased to welcome Karen Blanchard to its invoice finance team as a relationship executive. Karen brings over 40 years’ experience in the financial services industry. During her time as an accounts assistant for Tower Cold Chain and Purple Turtle, Karen developed her skill set and expertise in account reconciliation, relationship building and […]
