Bibby Financial Services joins Finance Connect to support next chapter of specialist finance

Finance Connect is delighted to welcome Bibby Financial Services (BFS) as its latest corporate member, further strengthening its growing community with one of the UK’s largest independent SME funders.

Supporting more than 8,500 businesses across nine countries, Bibby Financial Services has spent more than 40 years helping SMEs unlock growth through specialist funding solutions. The business combines deep funding expertise with a relationship-led approach, working closely with businesses and intermediaries to deliver flexible finance that supports investment, improves cashflow and facilitates international trade.

BFS provides a comprehensive range of specialist funding solutions, including invoice finance, asset finance and foreign exchange services, enabling businesses to access the funding they need at every stage of their growth journey. Its focus on building long-term relationships and delivering tailored, multi-product solutions has made it a trusted funding partner for thousands of SMEs across the UK and internationally.

As a Finance Connect corporate member, Bibby Financial Services will join a network of lenders, brokers, technology providers, advisers and investors, benefiting from opportunities to engage in industry events, research, webinars and thought leadership while contributing its expertise to discussions shaping the future of specialist finance.

Edward Peck, Founder and CEO of Finance Connect, said: “We are delighted to welcome Bibby Financial Services as our newest Finance Connect corporate member.

“BFS is one of the most recognised and respected names in specialist finance, with a long track record of supporting SMEs through innovative funding solutions and strong intermediary relationships. As Finance Connect continues to broaden its focus across the wider specialist finance market, Bibby Financial Services brings valuable expertise that will enrich industry discussions and help drive greater collaboration across the sector.”

Oliver Batley, Head of Sales – Asset Finance at Bibby Financial Services, said:

“Having recently joined the business as Head of Sales for Asset Finance, I’m delighted that Bibby Financial Services has become a Corporate Member of Finance Connect. It’s an exciting point in both our journeys, and fantastic to be joining the Finance Connect community as it expands its focus beyond asset finance to reflect the wider specialist finance market.

“For us, our growth journey is about to enter its next phase, as we increasingly integrate asset finance, invoice finance and foreign exchange as multi-product solutions for SMEs. We’re looking forward to sharing our expertise, strengthening our relationships with intermediaries, and helping more businesses access the funding and support that they need.”

Bibby Financial Services’ membership reflects the increasing convergence of funding disciplines within the specialist finance market, where businesses are seeking integrated funding solutions rather than individual products. With its expertise across asset finance, invoice finance and foreign exchange, BFS will bring valuable insight to Finance Connect’s growing programme of content, research and events focused on supporting the evolving needs of SMEs.

For more information, visit http://www.bibbyfinancialservices.com/ or follow Bibby Financial Services on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/bibbyfinancialservices

To learn more about becoming a Finance Connect Corporate or Associate Member, contact Jen Pitt, Head of Sales, at +44 (0) 7570 707 017 or via email at jenpitt@finance-connect.com.