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Aldermore wins leasing industry Oscar for second year running
Aldermore, the British challenger bank, was voted 'Independent Lessor of the Year' for the second year running at the annual leasing industry awards held in London on 3rd October.
The award recognises the importance of leasing companies that are not owned by the major banks and the role they play in developing new initiatives and innovating in this important market.
The award was accepted on behalf of Aldermore by George Ashworth, Managing Director of Asset Finance, who said: "I am delighted that Aldermore has won this prestigeous award for the second year in succession. Not only has Aldermore won the 'Independent Lessor of the Year' category, but we were also shortlisted for the 'Lessor of the Year' and 'SME Champion of the year' categories.
"This award is a great accolade and tribute to all the hard work, energy and passion that every member of staff has brought to the business and I would like to congratulate them all on this fantastic achievment."
Aldermore Asset Finance provides a range of finance facilities designed to enable small and medium sized businesses to acquire a wide range of assets, from plant and machinery to computers and cars.
Further information about Aldermore's Asset Finance can be obtained at: www.aldermore.co.uk or by phoning 0118 955 6600.
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About Aldermore
Aldermore is a new British bank and one of the best capitalised banks in the UK. With backing provided by AnaCap and Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners, Morgan Stanley's Private Equity Fund of Funds business and new investment from the consortium of funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Honeywell Capital Management and the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Aldermore raises deposits from consumers and lends to homeowners and small and medium sized businesses.
Aldermore does not depend on the wholesale, securitisation or international capital markets and has not been involved in any banking activities or the marketing of any exotic products which have been the cause of problems for so many financial institutions.
As a British bank, Aldermore is regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is registered under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, which means customers' savings are protected up to the statutory limit of £85,000 per person. Aldermore is also a member of the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Aldermore markets its lending products via professional financial advisers and specialist commercial finance brokers located throughout England and Wales.
About AnaCap Financial Partners
Established in 2005, AnaCap is Europe's largest specialist private equity investment advisor in the financial services sector. Based in London and investing across Europe, AnaCap advises funds with more than €1 billion under management. AnaCap's funds invest in businesses with high growth potential and strong management teams. AnaCap works with management teams to improve infrastructure and business processes. It employs sophisticated, twenty-first century technology to create low cost, scalable, sustainable and highly digital based platforms. AnaCap's day-to-day support allows management to pursue growth strategies in the most efficient and effective manner.
AnaCap's team of professionals also assists investee companies in assessing and reducing key credit and market risks. This expertise in risk and liability management is a key factor in the strong performance of AnaCap's portfolio.
The success of AnaCap's investment strategy and team has attracted investment from highly regarded global institutional investors including Goldman Sachs, Allianz, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners, Honeywell, State of New Jersey and Adams Street Partners.