Against the challenging economic backdrop currently affecting UK individuals and SMEs, James will present the Group’s investment case alongside its operating subsidiaries and their offering of flexible and short-term financial products. Following a successful first half of 2026 for the Group, key highlights will include notable performance from Conister Bank and automotive buy-now-pay-later subsidiary Payment Assist Limited, the Group’s plans to expand into the overdraft sector with a commercial agreement with Fiinu plc and progress towards passporting its lending products across the EU. James Smeed Group Finance Director, Manx Financial Group
