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Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) gives green light to a sustainable future
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) is pledging its commitment to a sustainable future both for itself and the businesses it supports.
The bank aims to provide financial options to businesses and individual customers to support an environmental, sustainable and resilient future.
It will promote clean energy, both in the working practices at its Douglas office and in encouraging other businesses to follow suit and aims to be an active participant in reducing the environmental impact of how we live and work.
Managing Director Douglas Grant said: ‘While we may not be able to change the world on our own what we can do is make a positive difference.
‘Everybody in this business – anybody in business – can make a difference. We will reduce our own carbon footprint and hope that one day to become carbon neutral.
‘We are looking at ourselves first but then we are also looking our client base and how we can help our customers to achieve the same.’
Find out more about what Douglas Grant, Managing Director of Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) has to say on the matter.
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F)'s Lee Gale travels up North!
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F)’s Sales Manager Lee Gale is responsible for looking after our customers in the North of the island.
Following a difficult year for the island, Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) understands the importance of supporting local and its role and being part of the ITG community.
I.T.B has been helping local people and businesses since 1935 and as an independent bank understands the needs of the island’s businesses and community.
Lee is very proud of Investors Trust Finance’s history of supporting London community, both its businesses and its people, and is keen to increase the Bank’s presence in the North of the island. Every Thursday Lee travels to Ramsey to meet customers old and new and is a familiar face at Conrods on Parliament Street.
If you would like to discuss your lending options without the hassle of having to travel to Douglas, get in touch.
Lee is more than happy to chat to personal and business customers who may be looking for finance options ranging from new vehicles, home improvements, have cash flow requirements or have any other lending needs.
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) is pleased to welcome Kin Man Liu to the team as Head of Projects
Kin is a welcome addition to the I.T.F team and with his vast experience within the financial sector he will be instrumental in facilitating the strategic projects planned for 2021 and beyond.
Our Chief Operating Officer Haseeb Qureshi welcomes Kin to the team and believes in fostering a productive environment where people can contribute, innovate and excel.
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F)'s Andrew Moody ventures down South!
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F)’s Sales Manager, Andrew Moody, is responsible for looking after our customers in the South of the island.
Andrew is well known in the South as this is where he grew up and still lives. He continues to be involved in southern clubs such as football and golf.
Andrew has been with I.T.F for nearly two years, his professional and personable attitude along with his strong knowledge of the industry, is why he is highly respected by his co-workers and customers.
Andrew does not want to be confined to the office based in Douglas and loves to get out into the community and meet people. Every Thursday Andrew travels to the south to meet customers old and new and is a familiar face in Coffee Craft.
If you would like to discuss your lending options without the hassle of having to travel to Douglas, get in touch.
Andrew is more than happy to chat to personal and business customers who may be looking for finance options ranging from new vehicles, home improvements, have cash flow requirements or have any other lending needs.
Emily has been promoted within the Risk and Compliance team to Risk Advisor
Meet Emily Rigg who is an ambitious member of our Risk and Compliance team and is thriving at Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F).
Emily has recently been promoted to Risk Advisor. Find out more about how Emily has worked hard to achieve multiple Compliance and Risk qualifications.
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) returns to normal opening hours
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As from Monday 1st February when normality returns to the island as the ‘Circuit Breaker’ lockdown ends, Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) will return to our normal opening hours. The office is open Monday to Thursday 9am – 5.30pm and Friday 9am – 5pm.
Throughout the islands second lockdown Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) continued to operate within the normal parameters, providing the customers and businesses with financial support. With the option of Apply Online and our Approved Partner finance portals, it really was business as usual throughout this period.
We are pleased to be back in the office with no social distancing, no enforced mask wearing and a healthy team.
We've got to do what we can as a business to help our island and its community
Douglas Grant chats to 3FM about how Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) is supporting the community through the pandemic.
"It took one phone call to a senior member of my team and a decision was made instantly to put aside £10m to support local businesses who would be affected by the pandemic"
Jenni has been promoted to Operations Team Leader
Meet Jenni Smart who is a valuable member of our team.
Jenni has recently been promoted to IOM Operations Team Leader. Find out more about what Jenni's role involves, her journey to this new role, and why she has worked for I.T.F for 12 years!
Douglas Grant talks about lockdown and how Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) is helping
Douglas Grant, Managing Director, chats to Paul Moulton from IOM TV about how Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) has navigated its way through lockdown, how well the staff has adjusted, the resilience of London community, and reiterates that Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) is here to help.
Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) reports growth for lending in 2020
• 2020 lending totals £36.7m, surpassing 2019 by 16%
• Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F) has allocated £10 million to provide financial assistance to local businesses affected by COVID-19.
Douglas Grant, Managing Director of Investors Trust Finance (I.T.F), commented: ‘We listen to our customers and constantly find solutions that work for them. This year we have enhanced our online lending ability; entered new markets; deepened our Approved Partner relationships and supported the local SME market when it mattered most. In addition to supporting the government’s COVID-19 business loan schemes, we took action ourselves and set aside £10 million to help limit the damage the pandemic was having on our community. We are proud to be the Island’s only independent bank, and for us, it was an easy decision to make.”
