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Jon Manson

Non-Executive Chairman

(He/Him)

Experience
I was the founder and chief executive of Manson Insurance Group which was sold to Jelf Group PLC in 2008. I've enjoyed a successful career spanning over four decades in the Retail Financial Services sector, before joining MERJE in a non-executive capacity to provide commercial and strategic advice to support the growth and development of the business.

Sectors
Aside from my Insurance background, I have a very strong network across the wider Financial Services markets including Wealth/Investment Management, Corporate Finance and Management Consulting.

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Article Headers Merje (34)
​How are traditional banks competing with alternative providers?

The banking and finance industry is a competitive shared space between traditional and alternative providers. While the industry is a haven for innovation hungry competitors, they must be technolog...

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Clients
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​Employment Law Reforms: What you need to know

With a new Labour government now firmly in place, employers across England, Wales and Scotland should expect several employment law reforms to affect everyday business decisions and operations. T...

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Financial Crime & Fraud
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Tackling APP fraud: A guide to the UK’s mandatory reimbursement regulations

​As of October 7 2024, new UK government regulations mandate that payment service providers reimburse victims of Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud. This development follows an announcement made b...

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Clients
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A complete guide to hiring Claims professionals

Hiring skilled claims professionals in the UK right now is proving a challenge for many businesses. Whether the main cause of this is a talent shortage, increased demand, shifting candidate expecta...

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Finance & AuditCase Studies
Article Headers Merje (16)
Case Study: Two Finance Leaders in Engineered Polymer Solutions

​​MERJE identifies two senior finance professionals as part of a global organisation's evolution strategy.​Download as PDF​At a Glance​The ChallengesStringent experience, qualification, and technic...

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Risk ManagementClientsCompliance
Article Headers Merje (19)
How EU regulatory changes will impact operational resilience from 2025 and how companies can prepare now

The EU's recent Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) signifies a change in its strategy for ensuring the strength and dependability of digital operations in the financial sector. Designed to ...

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ComplianceRisk Management
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RiskSmart & MERJE: the latest in the Risk Management & Compliance Recruitment Market

​If you aren’t already familiar with Richard Abelson (unlikely! He's infamous on LinkedIn for his proud dad posts and his time on Dogs Behaving Badly with lively maltipoo, Queenie), he is Managing ...

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Compliance
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ESG and Wealth Management

​The wealth management landscape is experiencing a seismic shift. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is no longer a niche concern – it's becoming a core focus for investors, part...

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SolutionsCredit Risk & AnalyticsCase Studies
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Case Study: Growing a Credit Risk, Data & Analytics function

​​MERJE supports a growing Motor Finance business in hiring a Head of Credit Risk and expanding its analytical capabilities.​Download as PDF​At a Glance​The ChallengesNiche technical skillsetsIncre...

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How Consumer Duty has challenged Wealth Management firms

Wealth management firms are currently facing many challenges which they are being forced to navigate almost single handedly. Alongside the effects of continued economic hardship, increasing inflati...

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ClientsSolutionsMarkets
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Catch up with Head of Client Services, Kirstie Burn

At MERJE, we believe in fostering long-term client partnerships. That's why, in recent months, Kirstie Burn has taken on the role of Head of Client Services.This sits alongside her usual duties of ...

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Solutions
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How to hire your C-Suite team (part 2)

When it comes to hiring at a senior level, companies will be placed in the position of hiring from a much smaller talent pool than usual, which in itself is a challenging task. With little margin f...

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