When it comes to bridging finance, brokers need fast, honest answers they can trust. At Recognise Bank, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships grounded in transparency, speed and practical solutions. Here are five frequently asked questions we hear from brokers, along with clear responses that reflect how we work and what we stand for. […]
Recognise Bank Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (CRN 10603119), at 4th Floor, Henry Thomas House, 5-11 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2BH. Recognise Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under FRN 849404.
Eligible deposits with Recognise Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 for individuals by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. Visit the FSCS website to see how your money is protected.
Loan facilities offered by Recognise Bank are non-regulated contracts under the Financial Services and Markets (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 and the Financial Services and Markets Mortgage Credit Directive Order 2015. Your property is at risk if you fail to make payments on a mortgage contract.
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Steve has had an extensive executive career in banking, leading corporate and commercial banking businesses at RBS/NatWest, managing Santander’s UK banking businesses and as CEO of Shawbrook Bank, Hodge Banking Group and most recently successfully leading the banking licence application for StreamBank.
He is a non-executive Director at Bank of Ireland both in the UK and Dublin and Thin Cats, a specialist SME lending business and is retained as an advisor to Black Lion Ventures. He was previously President of the Chartered Banker Institute.
Steve took up the role of Chair (subject to regulatory approval) at Recognise Bank in November 2024, having served as an Investor Non-Executive Director since January 2024.
