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Finova appoints Tom Tredwell as director of data. Tredwell joins from Shawbrook Bank, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry with a focus on data, reporting and analytics. Finova has appointed Tom Tredwell as director of data to lead its next-generation data strategy. Tredwell joins from Shawbrook Bank, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry with a focus on data, reporting and analytics. He previously worked with start-ups and established financial institutions, including as a founding shareholder of The Mortgage Lender before its sale to Shawbrook Bank. Tredwell will report to David Espley, chief technology officer (CTO) at Finova. Gareth Richardson, CEO at Finova, said: "Tom brings a rare combination of deep mortgage industry expertise and extensive experience across data and technology and will play a pivotal role in building the scalable, well-governed data foundations The Intermediary need to develop better products, improve efficiency and deliver greater value for its clients and their customers. "Data is becoming an increasingly important strategic asset across financial services, particularly as the industry looks to realise the potential of AI. "For example, the Government's Smart Data initiative highlights the potential of secure, interoperable data sharing, estimating that Smart Data for homebuying could generate £14.1bn in net social value and contribute £2.06bn annually to UK GDP by 2043*." Richardson added: "This is an opportunity we cannot afford to ignore, and at Finova we are fully aligned with the Government's ambition to harness data securely and responsibly to drive innovation, improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes for end consumers."

Shawbrook supports Glasgow Distillery Company with £11m inventory-backed funding facility. Shawbrook has provided Glasgow Distillery Company with an £11 million inventory-backed Asset Based Lending facility to refinance existing funding and unlock additional working capital to support the distillery's continued growth. Founded in 2012 to bring single malt whisky distilling back to Glasgow for the first time in more than a century, Glasgow Distillery Company has established an award-winning portfolio including Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Makar Gin and Banditti Club Rum. As the business continued to invest in production and expand its premium whisky portfolio, it required a funding structure aligned to the long-term nature of whisky maturation. Shawbrook structured a specialist inventory-backed Asset Based Lending facility secured against eligible maturing Scotch whisky inventory. The funding refinances the company's previous arrangements while creating additional headroom to support ongoing investment and future growth. Mike Hayward, co-founder of Glasgow Distillery Company, said: "As an independent distiller, significant value is created long before every bottle reaches the shelf. Shawbrook understood our business model and the characteristics of whisky maturation, structuring a facility that unlocks working capital and enables us to invest in production, expand our inventory and continue delivering exceptional spirits to customers around the world." Jeremy Bolton, senior director, Asset Based Lending at Shawbrook, said: "Glasgow Distillery Company has built a distinctive position within Scotland's premium spirits sector. By taking the time to understand both the business and the value of its maturing whisky inventory, we were able to structure a funding solution that provides flexibility today while supporting its long-term growth strategy." The transaction was introduced by Noble & Company with Addleshaw Goddard providing legal support on the deal.

Asset Advantage strengthens sales and credit operations team. Phoebe has held previous asset finance roles at Shawbrook Bank and BNP Paribas. Rozi Jones | Editor, Financial Reporter 11th August 2026 Asset Advantage has strengthened its sales and credit teams with the appointment of Phoebe Dilly to the role of sales support and credit administrator. Phoebe joins the SME funding provider with experience from across the asset finance sector. She joins from Aldermore Bank, where she served as a customer service adviser within its asset finance team - supporting both customer and broker enquiries. Prior to that, Phoebe worked for French multinational bank BNP Paribas as an administrator within its collections team. In her new role at Asset Advantage, Phoebe will be working with both the sales and credit teams to support the smooth progression of funding applications, overseeing documentation and credit checks, as well as providing administrative support throughout the underwriting process. Phoebe will help to ensure applications are processed efficiently, documentation requirements are met and both customers and broker partners receive a seamless service from application through to payout. Speaking on her appointment, Phoebe said: "I am delighted to have joined Asset Advantage and consider myself lucky to be welcomed in by such a great and supportive team. I hope to develop my skills here to further my career with Asset Advantage and I am excited to be part of the company's growth." Gary Thompson, sales director at Asset Advantage, added: "Sales support and credit administration are vital to ensuring we deliver the responsive, efficient service our broker partners and customers expect. As the business continues to grow in line with rising demand, Phoebe's enthusiasm and experience will make her a valuable addition to our team. We are thrilled to have her on board." Popular this week Latest from Property Reporter Latest from Protection Reporter