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Conister Bank contributes to strong H1 2026 performance for Manx Financial Group
Conister Bank has played a key role in Manx Financial Group's positive H1 2026 performance, with continued growth across its lending activities helping its net loan book reach Ā£410.3 million and customer deposits increase to Ā£440.8 million. Read the full article to discover how Conister is helping more people achieve their personal goals, supporting businesses to invest and grow, and providing the finance solutions customers need to move forward with confidence.
Celebrating 10 Years with Sam Sleight
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September marks a special milestone as Sam Sleight celebrates 10 years with Conister Bank!
Joining the Bank in 2016 following his graduation from university, Sam has built a career shaped by curiosity, continuous development, and a desire to improve the way the business works. Over the past decade, he has progressed from Accounts Assistant to Senior BI Developer, playing an important role in helping teams access the information and insights they need to make informed decisions.
A Royal Success at Knockaloe
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is much more than a date in the calendar. It's one of the few occasions each year where so much of the Island comes together in one place. Farmers, families, local businesses, charities and visitors from every corner of the Isle of Man gather to celebrate what makes our Island unique.
As long-standing supporters and headline sponsors of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, we're proud to play a small part in helping that tradition continue.
The Honey Project, Part 3: Three Years of Building Something That Lasts
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There's a corner of Wallberry Farm that looks very different to how we first found it.
Three years ago, it was a quiet patch of ground with potential and not much else. This summer, we were back for the third year running of āThe Honey Projectā, our long-standing partnership with The Children's Centre - and standing in the middle of the Wild Space now, it's hard not to feel pride in how far itās come.
Conister Bank Backs Coast 2 Coast Walk 2026
Hundreds of walkers will once again cross the Island this September as the Ivan Soulsbury Coast 2 Coast Walk returns, with Conister Bank supporting the feat for a fifth year.
Registration is now open - learn more about how you can get involved!
Recognising Leadership Across the Isle of Man
The Institute of Directors Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards 2026 was a true celebration of leadership in all its forms.
A particular highlight of the evening was the Public and Third Sector Director of the Year category, presented by Head of Marketing and Communications, Kerry Waddington. This is an award Conister are very proud to support, as it recognises individuals whose work is often delivered quietly, but whose impact is felt widely across our communities.
Conister Bank is pleased to see that contribution recognised, and to support initiatives that shine a light on the people and organisations shaping our community.
Welcome to Our New Banking Hall
Weāre pleased to welcome you into our newly refurbished Banking Hall at Conister Bank!
Since mid-February, our team has been hard at work from the First Floor of Clarendon House while the new space took shape. Weāve continued to support our customers throughout, and itās a great feeling to now be back together in a Banking Hall designed around those everyday interactions.
Thanks to the dedicated work of teams from Almac Interior Solutions and Apex Interiors, the result is a space that feels calmer, more open, and easier to move through - something our team are pleased to be back in, and ready to share with you.
A Strong Year for Our Parent Company, Manx Financial Group
At Conister Bank, our focus is simple: supporting our customers with reliable, straightforward lending. As part of Manx Financial Group (āMFGā), that commitment is backed by the strength of a growing and well-performing Group.
2025 has been another positive year for MFGāreinforcing our ability to provide stability, consistency, and ongoing support to individuals and businesses across the Isle of Man and the UK.
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When Timing Matters: How Experienced Borrowers Use Bridging Finance to Stay in Control
For experienced property owners and investors, the challenge is rarely access to capital over the long-term. More often, it is timing.
A property purchase completes before a sale. An investment opportunity appears with a fixed deadline. A refinance takes longer than expected. In these situations, the underlying value and exit are clear, but the timetable is not aligned.
This is where bridging finance, used correctly, plays a strategic role.
Not as a last resort, and not as a substitute for long-term funding but as a short term tool to maintain control, certainty and momentum when time is the critical variable.
Haseeb Qureshi Nominated for Director of the Year
Weāre delighted to share that Haseeb Qureshi, Chief Operating Officer and Head of UK Branch at Conister Bank, has been nominated in the Large Business category at the Institute of Directors Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards. The Awards recognise directors who demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgement and integrity, alongside a genuine commitment to building resilient, forwardālooking organisations.
To be recognised among such a respected group of business leaders is a significant achievement and reflects the impact Haseeb continues to have at Conister Bank through his clarity of leadership, professionalism and peopleāfocused approach.
