Fintel Services has appointed Christine Newell as head of the Financial Intermediary Broker Association (FIBA) and mortgage training officer.
Newell (pictured) will report to Martin Reynolds, chair of FIBA and chief executive of Simplybiz Mortgages and the recently launched Omni Mortgage Club.
She will lead the trade body’s strategic direction as it continues to support advisers in the specialist property finance sector, including through its training academy and specialist property finance panel.
In the newly created role, Newell will work with FIBA members and lender partners, both directly and through its regular committees.
Her remit will also include business and technical training opportunities within Omni Mortgage Club, where she will work alongside the current senior management team.
Newell has more than 20 years’ experience in the intermediary market, across lenders and distributors. Her previous roles have included lender and adviser relationship management, compliance training and product development.
Reynolds says: “The team is very excited to have someone of Christine’s calibre joining. Her wealth of experience and depth of knowledge across all markets will add another dimension to the support we provide.
“Both FIBA and the specialist property finance market overall have made great strides in the past few years, and this appointment allows us to push that development forward much more quickly.
“Christine’s technical knowledge and love of training also align to our growth plans for the Omni Mortgage Club.”
Newell adds: “I am genuinely excited to be joining Fintel and leading FIBA at a time when the specialist lending sector continues to grow in importance and opportunity.
“Having spent many years supporting advisers and firms across the mortgage market, training, and helping brokers develop their knowledge has always been one of the most rewarding parts of my career.
“FIBA already plays an important role within the specialist finance community, and I am looking forward to working closely with members, lenders and the wider team to help build on that success.
“There is a huge amount of expertise within this sector, and I am passionate about helping advisers feel confident in identifying opportunities, navigating complexity and delivering the best possible outcomes for clients.
“I am also really looking forward to supporting the continued development of Omni Mortgage Club and contributing to the ambitious plans Martin and the team have for the future.”
