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Q1 2020 Update

17 APR 2020

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UK-wide local decisioning and delivery – Regional Pods (local banks) allow an acute focus on each…
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B-North appoints new Chair

5 SEP 2019

Ron was the founding Chairman of the British Business Bank (BBB), the UK government's economic development bank aimed at improving access to finance for the small and mid-sized business sector.

B-North signs up to Devo100

21 AUG 2019

B-North has joined many other businesses in urging the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to devolve powers currently in Whitehall to elected mayors and local leaders across the North, allowing them to drive forward the economic vision of the Northern Powerhouse. Currently, the Northern Powerhouse has elected mayors in five regions – Liverpool City…

B-North CEO shares insights at Deloitte event

31 JUL 2019

The event focussed on two themes – “Challenges during Mobilisation” and “Raising Capital”. The well-attended event was held in Holborn, London. Jonathan shared reflections on the B-North journey as the firm progresses along the regulatory path. Starting with the proposition, he explained how important it is to reflect on why you want to be a bank…

Our latest quarterly update

6 JUN 2019

Highlights Appointment of renowned banking heavyweight, Ron Emerson CBE, as Independent Non-Executive Chair- Ron has an outstanding pedigree, having been honoured in 2017 for services to international banking and the financing of SMEs. He was the founding Chair of the British Business Bank and a former Senior Advisor to the Bank of England, having…