LONDON / AGILITYPR.NEWS / July 23, 2020 /

Close Brothers named Best Asset Based Lender at digital Business Moneyfacts Awards 2020

LONDON, 23 JULY - Close Brothers Invoice Finance was named Best Asset Based Lender as the Business Moneyfacts Awards 2020 took place online on 21^st July.

As well as winning the ABL award, the FTSE250 listed company was commended in the Best Factoring & Invoice Discounting Provider, and the Best Service from an Invoice Finance Provider categories. The accolades acknowledge the outstanding service and products that they provide to invoice discounting, factoring and asset based lending clients across the UK.

This is the seventh consecutive year that Close Brothers Invoice Finance has been recognised for the high quality, specialist funding solutions that they offer. The Business Moneyfacts Awards have run for 20 years and aim to celebrate excellence across the business and finance sector over the last 12 months.

Commenting on the awards, CEO David Thomson said: “We’re proud to have been named Best Asset Based Lender and to have been commended in two other categories at the Business Moneyfacts Awards.

“To have been recognised for the seventh year in a row is an incredible achievement, and I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to all of our customers, intermediaries and staff for their continued support.

“Now, more than ever, it is important that SMEs can obtain appropriate and sustainable finance. At Close Brothers, we take time to build strong relationships and tailor cash flow solutions according to individual needs. We remain committed to supporting businesses so that you can thrive again.”

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Notes to editors

Please contact Alice Shaw at Close Brothers Invoice Finance with any enquiries on 01273 059 491 or alice.shaw@closebrothers.com

Close Brothers Invoice Finance is a leading, independent provider of invoice finance to both SMEs and large businesses throughout the UK, Ireland and Germany.

Close Brothers Invoice Finance is a member of Close Brothers Group plc, a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. We are a FTSE250 company employing around 3,300 people, principally in the UK, and are listen on the London Stock Exchange.

For information and news about Close Brothers Invoice Finance please visit: www.closeinvoice.co.uk