LTi to sponsor AFC asset finance provider of the year award 2025

The highly anticipated Asset Finance Connect (AFC) Summer Awards 2025 are set to return on 1st July 2025 at the iconic City Central within the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company, in London. Recognised as one of the premier events in the asset finance calendar, this black-tie evening celebrates the very best in the industry, spotlighting innovation, performance, and partnership. Book your table now!

Among the most prestigious accolades of the night is the AFC Asset Finance Provider of the Year, sponsored by LTi Technology Solutions. This award honours a provider that has demonstrated outstanding growth, innovation, broker collaboration, and overall excellence in supporting UK businesses through asset finance solutions.

“LTi Technology Solutions are delighted to again be sponsoring the AFC Asset Finance Provider of the Year Award,” said Robert Taylor, Managing Director at LTi Technology Solutions (UK).

“This prestigious award recognises excellence in the asset finance industry, and LTi’s sponsorship underscores our commitment to celebrating outstanding achievements and innovation within the sector. By supporting this award, we demonstrate our dedication to fostering growth, recognising industry leaders, and driving positive change across the asset finance landscape.”

Nominations now open

Is your organisation pushing boundaries in asset finance? Have you helped clients thrive through tailored finance solutions or delivered groundbreaking technology or service? If so, you can nominate yourself or a deserving provider on the AFC Summer Awards 2025 website. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain industry recognition and celebrate with peers at an unforgettable event.

A look back at 2024 winner: Allica Bank

In 2024, Allica Bank took home the title of AFC Asset Finance Provider of the Year, earning widespread praise for its transformative impact on the industry.

Since its authorisation in 2019, Allica has quickly established itself as a major force in SME lending. In 2023 alone, the bank lent an impressive £820 million, with £155 million in asset finance. By April 2024, its asset finance lending had surged past £500 million, bolstered by cutting-edge initiatives like automated decisioning, a dedicated quote calculator for brokers, and enhanced product offerings including soft and medium asset loans, EV financing, and refinance for hard assets.

Brandon Hall, Head of Broker Sales – Asset Finance at Allica Bank, expressed pride in the recognition: “The whole Allica Bank team is delighted to have been named ‘Asset Finance Provider of the Year’ at the Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards.

“We were also grateful to bring home two ‘AF Top 50’ awards. These reflect an incredibly strong year of growth for Allica’s asset finance proposition.”

Join the celebration

The Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards not only offer an evening of celebration but also a unique opportunity to showcase your achievements to industry peers, partners, and stakeholders. With the AFC Asset Finance Provider of the Year award setting a benchmark for excellence, this is your moment to shine.

With competition heating up and industry innovation at an all-time high, who will follow in Allica Bank’s footsteps in 2025? We’ll find out this July. Until then, get nominating at https://afcawardsuk.com/en/categories-page —and good luck!