About Us

Twice a year event in London attracting 500 delegates from banks, manufacturer captives and independent finance providers. Delegates include all the major auto finance providers (consumer and fleet) and asset finance (predominantlySME) lenders comprising banks, manufacturer captives, independent lenders and brokers. Delegates are responsible for £78 billion in new UK business lending per annum, including £39 billion in equipment finance, of which £23.6 billion is to SMEs; and £39 billion is motor finance to consumers (12 months to Feb 2024).

Key participants in the three ecosystems include:

• Brokers and funders (asset finance).
• Dealers and auto manufacturers (auto finance).
• Equipment manufacturers and vendor finance partners (equipment finance).

An Invitation-only event attracting senior attendees from across Europe. It runs once a year in the Spring.

Run in conjunction with Leaseurope and Eurofinas, these digital events regularly exceed 200 attendees, and we have an average net promoter score of 78%.

Over 650 attendees celebrate the brightest stars and the leading businesses. Awards include the leaders in AF50 – an annual ranking of the UK’s top 50 lenders produced by Asset Finance Connect in conjunction with Asset Finance Policy.

If you’re looking for valuable insight, influence, building relationships, and to engage in high-level discussions with industry leaders, this is for you. Held in a private dining space at a renowned restaurant. Each high-calibre debate is moderated by an expert AFC community leader and brings together top minds and influential figures in the industry for insightful and influential conversations. Outcomes from select dinners are also published in our reports, amplifying the reach and impact of the discussions.

Our reports are full of analysis and expert commentary and are read by finance providers, investors and the wider sector. They also offer a high visibility platform for organisations seeking to raise their profile among important stakeholders. AFC reports include:

• Asset Finance 50 – the primary annual ranking survey and analysis that includes the top 50 business equipment and fleet lessors based on their accounts. Published separately for both the UK and European markets.
• Asset Finance Outlook – a half-yearly confidence measure survey and analysis published separately for both the UK and European markets.
• Asset Finance Young Professionals – Focuses on the next generation of industry talent and also profiles the Leasing Foundation’s 30-Under-30 winners.