Welcome from Headline Sponsor NETSOL Technologies

- Jason Hurwitz, sales director Europe at NETSOL Technologies

As Headline Sponsor of the Finance Connect Summer Awards 2026, we are delighted to welcome you to what promises to be another outstanding evening celebrating excellence across the specialist lending and asset finance industry.

The Finance Connect Summer Awards have established themselves as one of the industry’s most important and respected events, recognising not only commercial success, but also innovation, leadership, customer outcomes, collaboration and the people shaping the future of our sector.

At NETSOL Technologies, we are proud to support an industry that continues to evolve at pace through technology, data, AI and operational transformation. Across specialist lending and asset finance, firms are navigating significant change while continuing to deliver exceptional service, resilience and innovation for customers and partners alike. The achievements recognised tonight are a reflection of that commitment and ambition.

We are particularly proud to sponsor two of the evening’s flagship awards - Lender of the Year and CEO of the Year - which recognise organisations and leaders demonstrating outstanding vision, performance and impact across the industry.

Most importantly, the awards evening is an opportunity to celebrate the people and expertise behind the success stories. From lenders, brokers and technology providers to compliance, operations and leadership teams, the Finance Connect Summer Awards showcase the depth of talent that exists across this market.

Congratulations to all finalists and winners and we hope you enjoy the evening.

2026 AWARDS: 

Community

Asset Finance Provider of the Year Sponsored by LTi Technology Solutions

Auto Finance Provider of the Year

Equipment Finance Provider of the Year Sponsored by FIS

Factoring Finance Provider of the Year ★ NEW

Invoice Finance Provider of the Year ★ NEW

Asset Based Lending Provider of the Year ★ NEW

Large Asset Broker of the Year Sponsored by Allica Bank

Specialist Asset Broker of the Year Sponsored by Shire Leasing

Receivables Finance Broker of the Year ★ NEW

Lender of the Year Sponsored by Netsol

Company

Best auto or equipment finance organisation to work for Sponsored by Acquis

Excellence in Technology Sponsored by VIP Apps

AI & Data Innovation in Finance Sponsored by Resilient Management Solutions ★ NEW

SME Growth Partner of the Year ★ NEW

Team

Excellence in Compliance Sponsored by Shoosmiths

Customer Experience & Service Excellence ★ NEW

Personal Achievement

CEO of the Year Sponsored by Netsol

Lifetime Achievement Award

Rising Star Award

Outstanding Achievement Award

Planet

ESG Award

2026 JUDGES CONFIRMED SO FAR

The Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards are a peer judged awards, with some of the most prominent names within the industry sitting on the judging panel.

VENUE

City Central at the HAC

City Central at the HAC Location


Chiswell St (Access to venue entrance via Finsbury Street)

Location website: London

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CONTACT US

Sponsorship Enquiries

Joe Nilsson

Email: joenilsson@finance-connect.com


General Enquiries

Ariana Pragana

Email: arianapragana@finance-connect.com