Standard Bank has expanded its IFA team in Isle of Man by appointing two new business development managers.
The Standard Bank IFA team manages the relationship between Standard Bank and independent financial advisers across the world by providing products tailor made for the IFA market.
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As part of the move, John Kilgour has been appointed as business development manager for Europe, while David Patterson has been appointed as business development manager for the Middle East and India.
Previously, Kilgour worked at Royal Skandia for eight years and most recently served as sales consultant for Europe.
Prior to joining Standard Bank, Patterson worked at Lloyds Bank International as a business relationship manager looking after a portfolio of premier banking clients.
Both Kilgour and Patterson will report to John Hall, head of IFA distribution.
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By GlobalDataCommenting on the appointments, Hall, said: "These two appointments will be a welcome boost to our team at a time of growth within our business. Kilgour already has relationships with IFAs in Europe from his previous role at Royal Skandia and I know will hit the ground running.
"Patterson will concentrate not only on managing the existing relationships in the Middle East, but also in developing new business in India which is an opportunity we started to explore last year."
