Mark Prentice
Mark Prentice
Head of Banking, Scotland
Mark leads our banking team serving clients in Scotland. He has more than over 40 years’ experience helping clients with complex finances and specialises in helping those with commercial banking needs. Mark was formerly Head of Corporate Banking in Scotland for Lloyds Bank and joined Hampden Bank in 2017. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Banker Institute.
Insights from Mark
Dispelling the myths about ‘typical’ Private Banking clients.
There’s a popular misconception that private banks are only really for the Lords and Ladies, leaders of industry or sporting superstars. Don’t get me wrong – we’re pleased to have clients like this – but are they a typical private banking client? At Hampden Bank, I’d have to say the answer is ‘no’.
Wealth and assets data underscores the value of high-end property
Property wealth in the UK has grown 51% over the past decade to a total of £5.5 trillion, at an average of £206,521 per person, according to the Office of National Statistics’ most recent Wealth & Assets Survey.