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New Year, New Opening Hours: Putting Customers First
At Conister Bank, our priority is simple: to deliver the best possible banking experience for you. In 2026, we’re making a small change that reflects a big commitment - to always put customers first by investing in our people.
Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 9:30am, our team will dedicate time to improving the way we serve you. This time is focused on strengthening processes, sharing knowledge, and building the skills that help us resolve issues faster and make smarter decisions for you.
A Festive Evening with Manx Financial Group
Conister Bank was delighted to take part in Manx Financial Group’s annual festive evening at the Claremont Hotel, where colleagues, friends, and esteemed guests from the local community, including government representatives and key stakeholders, came together to celebrate another successful year.
Conister Bank Celebrates 90 Years of Trust and Innovation
Today, Conister Bank proudly celebrates 90 years since its incorporation in 1935 a - milestone that reflects nearly a century of resilience, progress, and unwavering commitment to the Isle of Man community.
Founded during an era of optimism and growth, Conister began life as the island’s first hire purchase company, enabling families to own cars and household goods at a time when such aspirations were out of reach for many. Inspired by the steadfastness of Conister Rock and its Tower of Refuge, our founders built a business on principles of trust and reliability, values that remain at the heart of everything we do.
Over the decades, Conister has weathered global conflicts, economic upheavals, and technological revolutions. From handwritten ledgers to cutting-edge digital platforms, we’ve embraced change while staying true to our mission: to support individuals, businesses, and communities with financial solutions that make a difference.
Our journey has been marked by milestones, the move to Finch Road in the 1960s, the introduction of deposit accounts that kept money circulating locally, and the expansion into UK lending. In 2008, we became part of Manx Financial Group PLC, a diversified financial services group that shares our vision for growth and innovation. This partnership has strengthened our ability to serve customers both on the Isle of Man and beyond.
Investing in People: Opening Doors for Young Talent
Leaving school is an exciting milestone, but for many young people, the leap from classroom to career can feel overwhelming. At Conister Bank, we understand that this transition is a pivotal moment, especially in September, when school leavers are deciding whether further education or entering the workplace is right for them.
Conister - the Island Bank that’s taking the UK by storm
Haseeb Qureshi, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Managing Director at Conister Bank, is interviewed by Business 365 and explains how he plans to take the UK by storm as he leads the expansion of Conister Bank into the UK.
His has been something of a meteoric rise since joining the Bank in 2017 as Head of Internal Audit. Within just 18 months, he was promoted to COO and, a year later, he’d become an executive Director on the Conister Board.
Now, this self-confessed man of action and routine is working out how best to divide his time between here and heading up the UK’s new headquarters in the South of the UK.
Throughout his time at Conister, one area has dominated his thoughts – digitalisation - and its role in optimising the customer experience. Fascinated by tech, especially its application in financial services, Haseeb’s been instrumental in driving Conister’s digital agenda, which has transformed the Bank’s IOM service offering in recent years.
Douglas Grant talks about lockdown and how Conister Bank is helping
Douglas Grant, Managing Director, chats to Paul Moulton from IOM TV about how Conister Bank has navigated its way through lockdown, how well the staff has adjusted, the resilience of the Isle of Man community, and reiterates that Conister Bank is here to help.
Conister Bank reports growth for lending in 2020
• 2020 lending totals £36.7m, surpassing 2019 by 16%
• Conister Bank has allocated £10 million to provide financial assistance to local businesses affected by COVID-19.
Douglas Grant, Managing Director of Conister Bank, 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.”
Conister Bank continues to support local businesses adversely affected by COVID-19
Conister Bank, the island’s local bank, continues to support Manx residents by setting aside £10m to provide crucial funding allowing businesses to survive and continue to trade despite the adverse effects of COVID-19.
As the island embraces its second lockdown, creating a further wave of uncertainty, Conister Bank continues as a participating lender for both of the Government-backed schemes, Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement (DLGA) and the Coronavirus Business Working Capital Loan Agreement (WCLA).
Circuit break lockdown 2.0 - Conister Bank's office will be open for customers with reduced opening hours between 10am and 2pm
From 12th January the Conister Bank office will be open for customers with reduced opening hours between 10am and 2pm. If a customer wishes to visit our office an appointment must be made beforehand.
Keeping you and our staff safe during this time is our main priority and we ask that if you have no alternative other than to visit our office, this must be done with the highest level of diligence in line with Government guidelines.
When entering our reception area, we politely ask that our customers:
✔Stay 2 metres apart
✔Use the hand sanitiser provided
✔Keep the visit short
✔Stay behind the partition
✔Cough or sneeze into your elbow
To make an appointment please call 694694 or email info@conisterbank.co.im
Conister Bank will close the office from Thursday 7th January 2021 to follow Government guidance.
We are currently entering into Level 4 (Lockdown) under the Isle of Man Government COVID-19 Response Levels.
The office is CLOSED from Thursday 7th January until further notice. It is 'business as usual' as our staff are here to help as they will continue to work from home and follow Government guidance.
Conister Bank takes the safety and welfare of its staff and customers very seriously. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We are here to help, get in touch at 694694 or email info@conisterbank.co.im
