Investec joins NACFB as Patron to strengthen broker-lender relationships

Investec Bank plc has announced that its Reading-based asset finance and leasing division, Investec Asset Finance (IAF), and its Guildford-based invoice finance provider, Investec Capital Solutions (ICS), have joined the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) as a Patron.

The move underscores Investec’s commitment to supporting the UK broker community and promoting professional standards across the commercial finance sector.

The NACFB is the UK’s largest trade association for commercial finance intermediaries, representing more than 2,000 member firms. Its mission is to foster collaboration, transparency and best practice throughout the industry. As a Patron, Investec will work alongside the Association to enhance relationships between brokers and lenders, support compliance requirements, encourage professional development and help drive sustainable commercial growth.

Through the partnership, Investec aims to deepen engagement within the broker community, generate new business opportunities, and contribute to an informed and connected financial ecosystem.

Stuart Hughes, Head of Intermediary Relations at Investec Asset Finance, said: “We’re delighted to become a Patron of the NACFB and to play a role in fostering stronger relationships across the broker market.

“Joining as a Patron reflects our commitment to supporting brokers who are helping drive the growth of the UK economy through their support of SMEs. It also reinforces our focus on helping brokers deliver the highest levels of professionalism and client service, and on building a more cohesive and supportive industry that benefits clients, intermediaries and lenders alike.”

Jim Higginbotham, Chief Executive Officer of the NACFB, welcomed Investec’s decision: “I am absolutely delighted that Investec has joined the NACFB as Patron.

“This is a huge endorsement of the hard work and progress we have made in the last 12 months to position the NACFB as a credible voice to represent the entire commercial finance community, including the asset finance and invoice finance worlds. To have Investec with us as a valued Patron sends a strong message to the industry that we are doing the right things.”