(pictured) has been appointed to the board of Alternative Bridging Corporation following formal approval by the FCA. Bloom, who has over 30 years of property finance experience first at Regentsmead and then at Masthaven, joined Alternative Bridging Corporation in November 2019. James’ focus is to ensure the lender continues to provide brokers and their clients with “creative, individual and consistent service” at all times. Brian Rubins, chairman at Alternative Bridging Corporation, said: “I’m very pleased to be able to welcome James to the Board following his formal approval by the FCA. “James has a great following and real determination to support our introducers and their clients and it’s this relentless focus on service that helps our business to stand out in our market.”