Asset Finance Connect (AFC) is pleased to announce that specialist finance provider Paragon has become our newest Corporate Member.

Asset Finance Connect's CEO, Edward Peck, noted, “We are delighted that Paragon has joined AFC as a Corporate Member, bringing invaluable industry experience and knowledge of specialist SME lending to our events, whilst having an active voice in recent debates surrounding the broker-lender channel.

“Fully engaging in our industry events, at in-person conferences and on our digital platform, our Corporate Members can share their industry insights and awareness with their colleagues and peers from the asset finance community.”

Paragon provides specialist lending solutions to help UK SME innovate, adapt and grow. Whether in equipment, vehicles, machinery or technology, Paragon’s expert teams support SMEs not only with finance, but with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. Paragon pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with clients and broker partners, taking the time to get to know them to develop the right deal, at the right price, and on the right terms.

John Phillipou, Paragon Bank's Managing Director of SME Lending said, “SMEs are the backbone of the UK economy – and Asset Finance Connect brings members together who are at the forefront of driving innovation. Their insight provides fresh understanding of how sectors are developing and, as asset finance specialists, Paragon looks forward to working with AFC to further develop people, ideas and products to help economic growth.”

For more information about becoming an Asset Finance Connect Corporate Member, contact Edward Peck at email: edwardpeck@assetfinanceconnect.com