News in brief - 29 May 2026

Phoebus Software has appointed Alistair Scott as its new head of delivery, supporting its drive to deliver market-leading mortgage servicing solutions.

Scott brings a wealth of experience in financial services technology delivery. He previously held senior leadership roles at HSBC Global, spanning product delivery, governance, and strategy.

In his new role, he will lead Phoebus’ delivery team, overseeing the implementation of Phoebus’ SaaS platform for new clients and ensuring seamless integration into their broader technology ecosystems.

He will also be responsible for overseeing the successful transition of existing clients to the Phoebus SaaS service, enabling them to unlock its full value – including optimising costs, reducing operational risk and supporting business growth.

LMS has welcomed Fleet Mortgages to Panel Link, an ever-growing ecosystem that connects lenders with law firms who meet quality, security, and compliance criteria, providing a level of due diligence that offers peace of mind for lenders and helps facilitate the safe transmission of data.

Mortimer Street Capital has successfully arranged a £3.6m commercial refurbishment facility with specialist lender London Credit to support the redevelopment of a commercial site within the Cambridge innovation corridor.

The funding facility will enable the refurbishment and repositioning of an existing commercial asset into high-specification office and med-tech accommodation, targeting the continued demand for innovation-led workspace across the South Cambridgeshire market.



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