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 […]
Get to know our lending manager: Ryan Kelly
At Recognise Bank, relationships are at the heart of everything we do; whether it is with our customers, broker partners, or the expert colleagues who power our business behind the scenes. Ryan Kelly, one of our Lending Managers, is a key part of that story. With a background in commercial property finance, Ryan brings a […]
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 […]
Get to know our lending manager: Chris Stevens
Behind every deal at Recognise Bank is someone who does more than crunch numbers; they bring experience, perspective and a genuine commitment to helping businesses grow. For Chris Stevens, Senior Lending Manager, that commitment is rooted in a career that spans high street and challenger banks, shaped by lessons learned on the frontline of finance. […]
Get to know our lending manager: Heather Mitchell
At Recognise Bank, relationships are at the core of everything we do; with our customers, our broker partners, and the people who power our business behind the scenes. Heather Mitchell, our Lending Manager, is one of those people. With decades of experience in SME lending and commercial brokering, Heather has carved out her space in […]
Get to know our lending manager: Mike Doxford
From football memorabilia to half marathon training, Mike Doxford brings focus, energy and a good dose of personality to his work and his downtime. As one of our Lending Managers, Mike’s known for turning tricky lending cases into success stories and building strong relationships with brokers along the way. We caught up with him to […]
