Neil Rudge
Neil Rudge is the Chief Banking Officer and has been with Shawbrook since 2017.
About Neil
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-rudge/
Neil joined Shawbrook Bank in September 2017, taking on the Managing Director, Business Finance role in August 2018 and Head of Enterprise in 2021. Neil has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry with NatWest Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander Global Banking & Markets. Since 2003 Neil has held Managing Director level positions across client coverage, sector coverage, real estate finance, structured finance, interest rate derivative and FX sales.
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Neil's Articles
Neil has written a range of articles on macro trends and commercial banking.
Articles written by Neil for Shawbrook
Neil's contribution to external media
- Advisers should offer wide-ranging support to ‘overwhelmed’ SMEs, says Shawbrook’s Rudge Mortgage Solutions, 23/02/26
- SMEs and the cash flow conundrum: Why it doesn’t have to be this way Financial Reporter, 11/07/25
- Government to look into small business access to finance Financial Reporter, 03/04/25
- Only 40% of SMEs feel prioritised by current Government, finds Shawbrook Workplace Journal, 27/03/25
- SMEs reveal key policy demands in new Shawbrook research Asset Finance Connect, 27/03/25
- SMEs call for tax cuts to revive stagnant economy The Intermediary, 24/03/25
Neil's specialisms

Business Lending
FTSE 100 finance for mid-market SMEs. Whether you’re an experienced management team looking to fund the next stage of your growth or acquire new assets, or you’re the sponsor of a fast-growth business, our tailored funding solutions help mid-market SMEs unleash their full potential.

Property Finance
Designed for professional investors. Individual cases deserve tailored financial solutions. In an ever-changing landscape, it’s more important than ever to have a lender that can support your property development and investment ambitions, offering specialised property loans and finance.
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