Business Lending Group, a residential development finance lender, has announced the latest industry figure to join its expanding team. Colin Jones (pictured) has been appointed as BLG's new business director. He brings with him a wealth of development finance experience gained over 25 years in senior management roles with Israel Discount Bank, Aldermore Bank, Bradford &amp; Bingley and Bank of Scotland.<br> <br> Stuart Parfitt, md of BLG says: "Having 'sparred' with Colin on various deals over the years whilst we represented opposing organisations, I am both pleased and relieved to at last have him on our team. Colin has huge experience in our market and will bring enormous benefits to both our existing and aspiring client base.<br> <br> "BLG has an ambitious growth plan for 2013 and beyond and we have a substantial investment plan to support this", Parfitt continues. "Colin is a vitally important addition to the company and the first of a few additions planned for the coming few months."<br> <br> www.business-lending.co.uk