Private bank Hampden & Co announces new recruit from Lloyds

Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden & Co has appointed Duncan Buchanan to the role of banking director, as the company enjoys lending growth across Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Left to right: Newly appointed banking director Duncan Buchanan and chief executive Graeme Hartop of Hampden & Co. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Buchanan joins the firm from Lloyds Banking Group, where he specialised in lending to high-net-worth individuals.

Chief executive Graeme Hartop said: “A lot of the people we deal with have financing needs that are slightly unusual, and which we review on a case by case basis. To do this we need experienced banking experts and Duncan very much fits the bill.”

Buchanan added: “I have always really enjoyed helping clients to find solutions to unusual circumstances, which is in keeping with the overall approach taken at Hampden & Co, so I see this as a natural move.”