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Appointments Sponsored by Corporate Member Appointments New Senior Broker Manager joins Time Finance in the South Published: 28th January 2026 Share Time Finance has expanded its asset finance footprint across the South and South West with the appointment of Michael Tyler as Senior Broker Manager, supporting the independent lender’s ambition to grow its lending portfolio to £300 million by 2028. Tyler joins Time Finance from Simply Asset Finance, where he served as Broker Manager, and brings a decade of experience in the asset finance industry. His career also includes roles at Close Asset Finance, where he worked extensively with SMEs across the South of England. Over the years, he has developed a strong reputation for delivering strategic funding solutions to brokers and their clients, particularly within sectors such as agriculture. In his new role, Tyler will focus on strengthening broker relationships across the region and helping Time Finance reach more SMEs with tailored asset finance solutions that support growth, investment and long-term resilience. Commenting on his move, Tyler said: “Every business you meet has a unique story, with individual goals and targets to reach. It’s our job to understand their ambitions and find the right solutions to help them grow. Time Finance has a fantastic reputation in the asset finance industry, and I look forward to taking on a new challenge and reaching more businesses across the region with the solutions they need to thrive in 2026.” Laura Mollett, Head of Broker Sales at Time Finance, welcomed the new appointment: “We’re pleased to be welcoming Michael to our expert broker management team. “He has a wealth of experience in broker relations and will be a great asset to the business. His strategic outlook and fresh perspective will help us support even more SMEs with the right funding solutions.” Corporate Member Time Finance Time Finance provide funding solutions that give UK business owners the confidence and freedom to achieve their business goals. From… View Profile All members Lisa Laverick Editor - Finance Connect Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories Corporate Member AppointmentsNovuna Business Finance appoints new sustainable energy manager Corporate Member AppointmentsStance appoints Rebecca Walton as BDM for the North AppointmentsSkipton appoints Kim Hughes as Head of Asset-Based Lending