Lending irregularities see £9m impairment charge for Shawbrook

The Group says the control breach was identified by its upgraded risk management systems and controls, which would prevent the recurrence of such irregularities in the future.

CEO Steve Pateman was clear that, whilst the additional impairment charge will impact pre-tax profit for the year, "performance is otherwise in line with our expectations".

Pateman added: “While this is extremely disappointing, the irregularities were identified by the upgraded risk management systems and controls we implemented earlier this year. They have been investigated thoroughly and appropriate action has been taken.
 
“Since the year end we have simplified our business model into three divisions with clear management lines, implemented an upgraded risk management framework and are confident that our disciplined approach to risk is fully embedded across the business.

Shawbrook also reported the resignation of director Tom Wood in a separate announcement issued this morning.
 
Tom, who joined Shawbrook in 2012 and helped guide the company through its IPO, will leave on the 30th June and the bank says the search for his successor is underway.
 
Dylan Minto, who is currently Director of Strategy, will become interim CFO.
 
Tom Wood said:

"After a hugely enjoyable four years with Shawbrook, and the immense privilege of leading the Group for a period of time post the IPO, I have decided that after a very intense couple of years I need to make more time for my family. I have seen little of them in the past two years.

"I am confident that the next steps in the Shawbrook journey under the leadership of Steve, the Board and the senior team will be as successful as the first years of the Group."