Matthew is director of UK Finance's Invoice Finance and Asset Based Lending area, with particular expertise in supporting small and mid-sized businesses. 

Prior to UK Finance's formation Matthew was deputy chief executive of the Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA), having joined as head of government affairs in 2011. He was previously joint-head of public affairs at specialist law firm Bircham Dyson Bell, advising clients across healthcare, transport, retail and infrastructure.  Before that he was a director at DLA Piper's global government relations practice, where his clients ranged from financial services businesses to overseas governments. Matthew holds a Master's degree in International Relations.

Alex established commercial finance brokerage, Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions, in 1997. Over the ensuing 25 years, he has helped develop the UK broking market. His knowledge and passion for growing the Invoice Finance industry has ensured many businesses have accessed this invaluable funding tool, whilst supporting market growth for lenders. In 2001, Alex’s drive to support the industry further led to him co-founding, with Alan Baird, Hilton-Baird Collection Services and Hilton-Baird Audit & Survey to provide debt collection and risk management services to banks, independent funders and insolvency practitioners.

In 2017, Alex co-founded Loxbear Advisory to provide consultancy services to the ABL industry by delivering productive change management to lenders looking to evolve and innovate.

Adrian Taylor started his financial career working for a High Street clearing bank. Upon completion of Associate of Institute of Bankers examination, he moved to First National Commercial Bank to specialise in commercial property finance funding commercial property development and trading premises such as care homes and leisure facilities. His role encompassed new business and ultimately recoveries during the 1990’s recession.

Adrian moved into invoice finance when First National Group acquired County Factors Ltd, where he ultimately ascended to Head of Abbey Nation business Cashflow Finance Ltd. Adrian joined State Securities plc in 2004 to form a new invoice finance operation complementing the asset finance division. This has now become a part of Paragon Business Finance plc

Adrian completed the invoice finance diploma in 1999 being awarded Top Student in that year. He is an active member of UK Finance IF/ABL Product Board and is an industry representative on Professional Standards Committee.

Outside of work, Adrian is an enthusiastic musician, playing classical organ. Until recently, he was organist at Romsey Abbey which involved performing in several British cathedrals, recording of CDs and for BBC Songs of Praise. He was also organist at a wedding attended by HM Queen Elizabeth II and other European Ruling Heads of States.

Mike leads our Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative The EDoN programme is harnessing the potential of digital technologies, like smart phone apps and wearables, to collect a wide range of digital data to develop a toolkit for detecting neurodegenerative diseases at their very earliest stage.

Kevin’s career in Invoice Finance spans nearly 30 years and a range of providers, from International Banks such as HSBC to leading UK independents providers like Bibby Factors. During that period, he has spent time in most of the key roles in the industry and worked with customers of all sizes, providing him with an insight in to the full range of issues and opportunities that the Industry faces. He has had the pleasure of leading the Invoice Finance business for Metro Bank since 2016, and has also been chair of the IFABL Product Steering Board at UK Finance since 2020.

In his spare time Kevin is a keen runner, competing over 100m and 200m distances for his local club and at international competitions.