Finance Connect welcomes Finance Education Centre as associate member

The Finance Education Centre has joined Finance Connect as its newest Associate Member and exclusive training partner, marking a significant step forward in strengthening professional development across the lending, asset finance and commercial finance community.

The Finance Education Centre is a provider of high-quality, industry-relevant training solutions for the UK’s lending, asset and commercial finance sectors. Recognised for its practitioner-led approach, the organisation delivers structured programmes designed to elevate credit capability, enhance commercial insight and support sustainable business growth.

Working closely with lenders, brokers, banks and specialist finance providers, the Finance Education Centre offers a comprehensive suite of modular courses and pathways tailored to real-world industry practice. Its training spans foundational credit knowledge, asset finance fundamentals, regulatory awareness, sales excellence, leadership development and advanced technical modules – equipping professionals with the skills and confidence needed to perform in a competitive and rapidly evolving financial landscape.

The organisation is particularly well-known for its career pathways, which blend structured learning, hands-on application and expert instruction to accelerate the development of new entrants and career changers. Flexible delivery formats for 2026 – including digital learning, virtual classrooms, in-person workshops and bespoke corporate programmes – ensure businesses can access training solutions that align seamlessly with their operational needs.

James Hinch, Director of Training at the Finance Education Centre, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership:

“We are delighted to be joining Finance Connect as a member and its exclusive training partner. Finance Connect has built a strong, engaged community of professional finance firms, and this partnership allows us to support members with high quality, practical training that’s directly relevant to the realities of the market.

“Through the Finance Education Centre, members will benefit from one of the UK’s market-leading training providers that supports firms, raises professional standards, supports regulatory expectations, and gives businesses the confidence and capability to grow in the right way.”

Edward Peck, CEO of Finance Connect, welcomed the organisation into the network: “The Finance Education Centre brings a level of expertise, professionalism and real-world relevance that aligns perfectly with Finance Connect’s mission.

“Our members consistently tell us that capability, compliance and talent development are among their biggest challenges. This partnership ensures our community has access to best-in-class training that truly strengthens teams and supports growth. We are proud to welcome the Finance Education Centre as an Associate Member and excited by the value they will bring to our members.”

With its commitment to raising standards and empowering people across the sector, the Finance Education Centre is well positioned to make a meaningful contribution to the Finance Connect community. By joining forces, both organisations will support firms in developing skilled, confident professionals who can make informed decisions, deliver exceptional customer outcomes and navigate an increasingly complex financial environment.

For more information, visit https://fectraining.co.uk/ or follow the Finance Education Centre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-education-centre/.

To learn more about becoming a Finance Connect Corporate or Associate Member, contact Joe Nilsson, Business Development Director, at +44 (0) 7379 096 111 or via email at joenilsson@finance-connect.com.