Know Your BDM: Luke Beirne, Senior Lending Manager
This week, Mortgage Solutions is talking to Luke Beirne, Senior Lending Manager at Recognise Bank, about the value of commercial thinking, why specialist lending is rarely straightforward, and how strong relationships help get complex deals over the line. What locations and how many advisers and broker firms do you cover in your role? I am […]
Why banks and non-banks are needed more than ever
Caroline Luxmore, Chief Commercial Officer at Recognise Bank Property finance does not pause because the wider backdrop becomes more unsettled. Investors still need to move quickly, landlords still need to refinance, and brokers still need lenders who can help clients act when timing matters. There’s been some turmoil in the bridging sector recently, which has […]
Recognise Bank appoint EveryFriday to lead full rebrand
Recognise Bank has appointed creative studio EveryFriday to lead a full rebrand of the specialist SME bank following a competitive pitch. The new partnership will see EveryFriday develop a brand platform, visual identity and design system for the fast-growing UK lender, alongside the UX and UI design for a new website that will support the […]
Commercial property investors and owner-occupiers act on rising demand
By Caroline Luxmore, Chief Commercial Officer, Recognise Bank. Rightmove’s latest Q4 2025 data shows that demand for UK commercial property is still rising, even as the wider economy remains uncertain. Investment demand for industrial fared best with a 12% increase, followed by offices (4%) and retail (3%). Growth in demand was lower than in both […]
Recognise Bank appoints Luke Watson as Director of Intermediary Sales and Lending
Recognise Bank has appointed Luke Watson as Director of Intermediary Sales and Lending, as it continues to strengthen its intermediary proposition and support the next phase of its growth strategy. Luke brings more than 20 years’ experience across commercial real estate lending, underwriting, and credit risk. He has a strong track record of building and […]
Leading Recognise Bank through clarity, collaboration and responsible growth
By Caroline Luxmore, Chief Commercial Officer, Recognise Bank After 25 years in SME lending and leadership, I’ve learned that what matters most isn’t just providing capital, but providing clarity through straightforward products, decisive outcomes, and accountable relationships. At Recognise Bank, I sit on the executive committee and lead the development of our lending and savings […]
The Intermediary Magazine Interview Simon Bateman, CEO at Recognise Bank
During times of economic uncertainty, how can banks like Recognise support SMEs and how does this differ from the traditional high street banks? At times like this, the main thing SMEs want is a lender that listens, and many business owners tell us they feel stuck between slow processes, rigid rules and a sense that […]
Recognise Bank increases loan book by 30% and announces Milton Keynes office to support continued growth
Recognise Bank has grown its loan book by over 30% during the financial year, to more than £400m, at the same time as exceeding £500m in deposits for the first time. The bank, which has ambitious growth plans and aspirations to work with an even wider number of SMEs, has also announced the opening of […]
The Intermediary interviews Tristan Mahoney, CFO, Recognise Bank
Tristan Mahoney, chief financial officer at Recognise Bank, shares how the specialist lender is building momentum across SME lending and savings, the steps being taken to streamline operations and strengthen its team, and why the Bank’s recent move into profitability marks just the start of its next phase of growth. Since joining Recognise Bank as […]
Recognise Bank Welcomes Tristan Mahoney as Chief Financial Officer
Recognise Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Tristan Mahoney as Chief Financial Officer, subject to regulatory approval. Tristan joins to oversee the Bank’s financial operations and support the growth plans aimed at continuing to support UK SMEs and property investors. He brings with him an impressive breadth of commercial knowledge and experience in […]
