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New BDM hire for HTB in the capital

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has expanded its business development manager (BDM) team with the recruitment of Joseph Lethbridge. In his new role as BDM, Joseph…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallApril 25, 2024

HTB demonstrates commitment to the North with Bridging BDM

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Anthony Gorman as Bridging business development manager (BDM) for the North of England.   Anthony’s appointment is a move which…

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Posted byAllie VogtApril 18, 2024

HTB reveals new-look leadership team across its property divisions

Fast growing specialist lender, Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB), has today announced two senior appointments to underpin the bank’s position as the go-to lender throughout the…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallApril 18, 2024

HTB expands portfolio management team with senior hires

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has made two new hires, growing its portfolio management team with the recruitment of Victoria Baily and Graham Smith into significant…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 14, 2024

HTB grows development finance team with new relationship manager for London & South East

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the expansion of its development finance team as it welcomes Lucas Cutts into a new relationship manager.  Lucas has…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 4, 2024

Scott Apps takes ‘pivotal’ new head of distribution role at HTB

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Scott Apps as head of distribution within its development finance division, a new role created by…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 4, 2024

Rob Syrett becomes head of origination for development finance at HTB

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the promotion of Rob Syrett into its new head of origination role within its development finance team.  In his…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallMarch 4, 2024

New Flex tracker mortgage offers flexibility for HTB’s property investors

The product is available from today as a limited-edition, two-year discounted tracker across HTB’s buy-to-let and semi-commercial offerings.    Flex offers all the benefits of…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 28, 2024

HTB appoints head of specialist mortgages proposition in new pivotal role

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of David Stiff as its head of product & proposition within its specialist mortgages division, a new…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallFebruary 2, 2024

Hampshire Trust Bank Special Edition buy-to-let product max loan size increased to £25m

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has enhanced its Special Edition five-year fixed rate deal, which starts at 6.99%, by increasing its maximum loan to £25m from…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallJune 28, 2023

Hampshire Trust Bank makes key asset finance hire

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Mike Kilford as sales manager within its middle ticket specialist equipment asset finance division. Mike has…

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Posted byConnor HorsfallJune 12, 2023

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints head of portfolio management

Hampshire Trust Bank has appointed John Archbold as head of portfolio management for its development finance division. John, who is a chartered surveyor, has over…

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Posted byAllie VogtNovember 18, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints development finance lending directors

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Rob Syrett and Jason Wilmot as lending directors within its development finance division.  Rob joins HTB…

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Posted byAllie VogtNovember 18, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints development finance lending director

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Barney Iles as Lending Director within its development finance division. Barney brings over nine years’ experience…

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Posted byAllie VogtNovember 18, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints managing director for specialist mortgages

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Chris Daly as managing director of its specialist mortgages division.  Chris was most recently head of…

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Posted byAllie VogtNovember 2, 2022

HTB relaunches Bridging proposition

The new team is in place to provide a truly bridging-focused offering. The team is led by Jamie Jolly, who has recently joined the bank…

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Posted byAllie VogtOctober 17, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Deputy Managing Director for Development Finance

Uliana joins HTB following seven years at Octopus Group, where she was most recently Head of Development Finance (light). She will report into Alex Upton, Managing Director,…

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Posted byAllie VogtOctober 14, 2022

British Business Bank agrees ENABLE Build guarantee with Hampshire Trust Bank

It follows HTB’s previous ENABLE Guarantee, agreed in 2017, which has so far provided £342m in SME housebuilder funding and supported the building of 1547…

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Posted byAllie VogtOctober 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank Increases Maximum Loan Size Across Development Finance Offering

The change takes place with immediate effect. HTB specialises in residential and commercial development finance, offering creative and customised loans to experienced property professionals across…

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Posted byAllie VogtOctober 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank increases maximum loan size across Specialist Buy to Let ranges

The change takes place with immediate effect. HTB provides specialist buy-to-let mortgages for Limited Companies (Trading, SPVs and New SPVs), offshore entities, expats and foreign…

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Posted byGabi StarckAugust 4, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Business Development Manager for Central London

Becki joins HTB from Vida Homeloans where she was a Key Account Manager for Central London. Prior to that, she spent three years at Bank…

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Posted byGabi StarckAugust 4, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints lending manager for the North West of England

Malone joins HTB after spending three years at Shawbrook Bank. He will report to Andrea Glasgow, Head of New Business at HTB. He joined Shawbrook…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 26, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters development finance team with lending director appointments

Colin Ness, Richard Payne and Pranav Jain are the latest recruits to the lender as it continues to expand its proposition to property developers. Colin…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 25, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters development finance business development team with trio of appointments

Scott Apps has joined the bank as Business Development Director – Development Finance. He has over 13 years’ experience in financial services and was most…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints development finance lending director

He brings over 10 years’ experience in the development finance sector, following a long and successful career at NatWest. Andrew joined NatWest in Manchester as…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank unveils Bridge EPC Refurb product

Combining the benefits of a light refurbishment bridging product wrapped in a term loan, Bridge EPC Refurb provides the borrower with added benefits if the…

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Posted byGabi StarckJuly 14, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank makes key asset finance hire

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced the appointment of Bill Moffat as sales manager within its Asset Finance division. Moffat’s appointment highlights the bank’s commitment…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 14, 2022

Spotlighting the women of HTB

The 8th of March recognises International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme “Break…

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Posted byGabi StarckMarch 10, 2022

Hampshire Trust Bank acquires Wesleyan Bank

On 28th February 2022, Wesleyan Bank Limited was acquired by Hampshire Trust Bank Plc. and is no longer part of Wesleyan Assurance Society. The move…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 2, 2022

HTB bolsters development finance division

The ambitious plans have been overseen by Alex Upton who is the newly appointed managing director of the Development Finance division. Prior to her appointment,…

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Posted byGabi StarckFebruary 3, 2022

Sally Wright joins HTB Specialist Mortgages as head of propositions

Sally Wright has joined Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) as head of propositions for the Specialist Mortgages division. She joins HTB from Vida Homeloans to work…

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Posted byScott AngusOctober 19, 2021

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Wes Baker as a BDM for the North of England  

Wes will report directly to Marcus Dussard, sales director at HTB and will be responsible for supporting HTB’s broker base across the Midlands and North…

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Posted byScott AngusOctober 13, 2021

Hampshire Trust Bank to acquire Wesleyan Bank

Hampshire Trust Bank plc (HTB), the fast growing specialist lender, has agreed to acquire 100% of Wesleyan Bank Limited from Wesleyan Assurance Society, the financial…

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Posted byScott AngusOctober 5, 2021

HTB Specialist Mortgages expands valuation panel with VAS Panel

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) Specialist Mortgages has widened their valuation panel with the appointment of VAS Panel to give additional support to brokers across their…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 10, 2021

HTB offers Savings Products on the Insignis Cash Platform

HTB is the latest bank to join the Insignis Cash Platform and will offer savings deposit accounts to Insignis’ personal and SME clients. This offering…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 11, 2020

HTB provides £1.7m for complex development exit refinance

The 12-month facility, which was to refinance the remaining 7 flats of a 13 flat conversion of a PD scheme, enabled the client to enjoy…

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Posted byScott AngusMarch 11, 2020

HTB launches corporate deposit solutions

The team will be led by Lionel Ross, who brings over a decade of experience in the industry to HTB.  Prior to joining HTB, Lionel…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages revamps Buy-to-Let and Semi-Commercial offering

The revisions are in response to feedback from its broker partners and provide clarity and simplification of the proposition. Its rate card now provides rates…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages completes £5.4m loan

The loan provided finance for a former magistrates’ court that has been converted into 30 apartments. The property, situated in the town centre, with excellent…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB chooses Ping Identity to improve security and customer experience

This forms part of HTB’s wider strategy to improve customer and broker experience by unifying credentials across all platforms. Ping Identity will enable secure access…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages completes £1.7m loan to purchase student accommodation property in the North East for a Kenyan investor

Alex Upton, Sales Director, Specialist Mortgages said: “It is simple for a bank to market foreign national lending, but seamless and sustainable delivery is another…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB Specialist Mortgages launches 30-year interest only loans

Alex Upton, Sales Director, Specialist Mortgages said: “In response to demand, we have decided to extend our proposition so that brokers can offer their clients…

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Posted byScott AngusFebruary 19, 2020

HTB ramps up digital agenda with investment in SnapLogic’s integration platform

The SnapLogic platform integrates new technologies, manages new data sources and develops new processes to reflect the evolving needs of the bank. SnapLogic’s machine learning…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJanuary 15, 2019

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters North of England offering with Leeds HQ

Since completing its first loan in September 2014, HTB’s Development Finance division has built a strong presence and reputation in London, the South East and…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJanuary 7, 2019

Hampshire Trust Bank selects MatsSoft as strategic technology partner

This technology enables digital innovation, process and customer experience improvements, accelerates mobility and achieves quality and compliance for the bank. The MatsSoft platform provides a…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignDecember 20, 2018

♫ On the tenth day of an enquiry, HTB gave to me; ♫ A completed case and a proc fee ♫

Although there is some distance still to go, the impact is already starting to be felt as evidenced by the announcement today of the completion…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignDecember 10, 2018

Savers trust challenger banks more than big banks, according to Hampshire Trust Bank survey

Moreover, 54% said trust in banking had improved since the financial crisis of 2008. This research provides a snapshot of the concerns, opinions and priorities…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignOctober 31, 2018

British Business Bank ENABLE Guarantee with Hampshire Trust Bank will help finance smaller housebuilders across the UK

This is the second time such a guarantee has been offered by the government-owned British Business Bank that is specifically targeted at boosting the SME…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignOctober 17, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank’s Specialist Mortgages division secures its biggest deal to date

Brokered by Landlord Mortgages, the facility, which has a LTV of 66%, will finance 56 units across 8 properties in East London. This will include…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignSeptember 27, 2018

HTB’s Development Finance division bolsters lending arm with significant promotion

Graeme, who joined HTB in 2015, will now have responsibility for customer experience and business development. He will support existing lenders, delivering practical solutions during…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignSeptember 26, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank funds historic house conversion and renovation in North Leeds

Three-storey Spenfield House is historically significant. Built in 1876 for the banker James Walker Oxley, the architect was George Corson, who designed other landmark buildings…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignSeptember 24, 2018

David Alcock promoted to Managing Director, Development Finance

David, who has served as Deputy Managing Director, Development Finance, for four years, succeeds Robert Grigg, who now assumes the role of divisional Executive Chairman….

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignSeptember 12, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints new Independent Non-Executive Director

Astrid is an experienced senior risk professional with significant expertise across both investment and commercial banking. Until recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer (Group…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJuly 17, 2018

Charles McDowell to head up Specialist Mortgages Team at Hampshire Trust Bank

Charles has worked for Aldermore Bank since 2014, latterly as Commercial Director (Mortgages). He started his career at Deloitte. Charles will sit on HTB’s Executive…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJuly 5, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank bolsters property finance offering with senior appointment in the Midlands

Anil will be responsible for developing the Bank’s presence in key regional hubs across the Midlands, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire, in particular…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJune 20, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank enhances broker service with new appointment in South East

Stuart will focus on supporting and building broker relationships across South East England. This is the latest appointment to the bank’s growing regional business development…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJune 12, 2018

Alex Upton to join Hampshire Trust Bank

Alex will be working closely with Matthew Wyles, the Bank’s recently appointed Chief Executive in shaping the bank’s push into specialist lending. Matthew Wyles said:…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJune 11, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank further enhances and streamlines service to Asset Finance brokers

The new document generation (Doc Gen) software means that after a proposal has been approved brokers can generate individual deal documents or a suite of…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJune 6, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank unveils improved mortgage LTVs, rates and loan sizes

In addition, it has increased the maximum loan size on these products to £5m. Larger transactions are considered on a case by case basis. As…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMay 31, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank enhances BTL and HMO lending criteria and expands Specialist Mortgages team to support brokers

As part of the enhancement, minimum interest cover ratio (ICR) thresholds for residential BTL portfolio landlords have been reduced to 125% for a company and…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMay 15, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank profit more than doubles as bank continues to grow

Results for the year ended 31 December 2017 Highlights Pre-tax profit on continuing activities increased to £9.9m (2016: £4.4m) Lending assets increased by 36% to…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMay 8, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank announces appointment of Matthew Wyles as its new CEO

This follows the announcement late last year that Mark Sismey-Durrant, who has been CEO since 2012, had decided to retire once his successor was in…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignApril 23, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank’s BTL and HMO LTV and loan size increases

In addition, a valuation refund of up to £1,000 has been introduced for loans over £1m. Full arrangement fees can be added to the loan,…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignApril 18, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank unveils new name for mortgage business reflecting broader offering

The bank launched into the mortgage sector two years ago. The name has been changed to Specialist Mortgages to reflect that the business has evolved…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMarch 27, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank wins Business Moneyfacts Award for second year in a row

Hampshire Trust Bank has won the Best Business Fixed Account Provider category of the Business Moneyfacts Awards for the second year in a row. The…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignMarch 26, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank announces CRO appointment

Clive, who joined Hampshire Trust Bank on an interim basis in May 2017, spent 36 years at RBS in a variety of roles. More recently…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignFebruary 21, 2018

Personal Savings business receives service award

Feefo independently collects reviews from customers. According to Feefo, the Gold Trusted Award is its most prestigious accolade and is awarded for maintaining an average…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignFebruary 15, 2018

Time pressures stop busy SMEs from saving

When asked what tasks they were most likely to put off, opening a business savings account was the second most popular answer with 19% of…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignFebruary 12, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank launches new BTL and HMO deal

This comes a week after the specialist bank launched a fee incentive on its residential short term lending product to brokers. As part of the…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignFebruary 9, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank launches February fee incentive to brokers

As part of the deal, which follows on the back of Christmas and New Year incentives, customers will receive a refund of the valuation fee…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignFebruary 5, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank focuses on further improving broker service

Nicola, who is based in Exmouth, Devon, will focus on maintaining and building broker relationships across South West England and Wales. Hampshire Trust Bank’s Asset…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJanuary 29, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank strengthens support for SME housebuilders and property professionals in the South West

The specialist bank supports property professionals UK-wide, with Jonathan Scott, who is based in Bristol, appointed as Regional Lending Manager (South West), providing additional on-the-ground…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJanuary 24, 2018

Hampshire Trust Bank wins Moneynet Personal Finance 2018 Award

Hampshire Trust Bank was the winner in the Award for Best Business Savings – Notice category of the Moneynet Personal Finance 2018 Awards. It is…

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Posted bySteve Edge DesignJanuary 3, 2018
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