Mark Whitburn has been appointed head of credit at peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform Saving Stream. Mark joins with more than 35 years’ experience in the banking industry, having been previously employed by HSBC Bank.

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P2P platform Saving Stream makes three senior appointments

Saving Stream, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform, has made three new senior appointments as it gears up for the next stage of its development.

Mark Whitburn is head of credit; Robert East…

Loan write-offs have plummeted in the commercial property sector as banks have tightened their criteria

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