28 Feb Yorkshire Financial Awards 2020 winners revealed

A host of financial services firms and professionals were recognised as the region’s best at the Yorkshire Financial Awards last night.

The Insurance Emporium, Charles Stanley and Tilney were among the firms and providers to win the 22 awards during the ceremony at New Dock Hall in Leeds, where attendees celebrated the successes of the past 12 months and the region’s dedication to supporting clients of all sizes.

Of the individuals to be recognised at the Yorkshire Financial Awards, Ian Gibson of Tilney was named Director of the Year and Ekavi Beh of 1825 Financial Planning from Standard Life won Trainee of the Year.

In her speech at the Yorkshire Financial Awards last night, Cristina Serrano, immediate past director of memberships at Women in Banking and Finance, head of global institutional business at Santander Asset Management, and chair of the 2020 judging panel, said: “The Yorkshire Financial Awards has shown that the region is setting the standard for financial services nationwide, and is a testament to the size and growth of the economy. Once again I have been impressed with the dedication, knowledge and passion each of you put into making Yorkshire a great place.”

Yorkshire Financial Awards 2020 winners

Best Employer : Bartlett Group

Best Insurer: The Insurance Emporium

Broker of the Year: The Risk Factor

Corporate Finance Team of the Year: KPMG

Customer Service Award: Cura Financial Services

Customer Service Team of the Year: The Insurance Emporium

Director of the Year: Ian Gibson, Tilney

Diversity & Inclusion Award: Covéa Insurance

Financial Adviser Team of the Year: CHN Financial Consultancy

FinTech Initiative of the Year: Equiniti Credit Services and Credit Kudos

Independent Financial Adviser of the Year: Louisa France, Tilney

Innovative Product of the Year: CPP Group

Investment Team of the Year: Charles Stanley

Lender of the Year: Leeds Credit Union

Mortgage Broker of the Year: Believe Mortgages

Mortgage Provider of the Year: Ecology Building Society

Outsourced Partner of the Year: The Risk Factor

Outstanding Achievement of the Year: Alan Knowles, Cura Financial Services

Rising Star of the Year: Jessica Crawford, Informed Financial Planning

Savings Provider of the Year: Yorkshire Building Society

Trainee of the Year: Ekavi Beh, 1825 Financial Planning from Standard Life

Wealth Manager of the Year: Tilney