Finance Education Centre Extends Training Partnership with Lombard Asset Finance into 2026
The Finance Education Centre (FEC), a leading provider of professional training for the UK’s asset and commercial finance sectors, today announces the extension of its training with Lombard Asset Finance, reflecting a continued commitment to long‑term partnership.
This latest programme reinforces Lombard’s ongoing investment in skills, capability and professional development across its sales teams.
The continued collaboration reflects a shared focus on long‑term value, ensuring training remains aligned with business objectives and the realities of the asset finance sector.
A Partnership Built on Impact and Trust
By working together on multiple training initiatives, the Finance Education Centre and Lombard have developed an approach focused on practical learning, commercial relevance and measurable impact for delegates.
Commenting on the continued partnership, Yusuf Laher, National Training Manager at the Finance Education Centre, said:
“Repeat business is always the strongest endorsement of impact. Our ongoing work with Lombard reflects a shared commitment to developing capable, confident professionals and investing in training that delivers real-world value. We’re proud to continue supporting their teams as the partnership grows.”
Elizabeth Flynn, Director of Asset Finance at Lombard, added:
At Lombard, we strongly believe that face-to-face training plays a vital role in building capability, confidence and connection across our teams. While digital learning has its place, in-person development creates space for meaningful discussion, practical application and shared experience. All of which are essential in a relationship-driven our relationship driven business. Since the programme started with FEC, 65 colleagues have attended the courses
Our continued partnership with the Finance Education Centre reflects our commitment to investing in our people and ensuring development remains closely aligned to the realities of our market. This approach is a key part of our people and culture agenda, strengthening expertise and enabling our teams to deliver the best outcomes for our customers
Paul Edwards MD, Lombard and Specialist Business commented:
“This programme is a great foundation for colleagues to build their understanding of the wider asset finance market and represents the first step in what can be a long and rewarding career within Lombard; the value of face-to-face training, combined with consistent follow-up from our leaders, has been integral in ensuring that knowledge is not only gained but truly embedded into day-to-day practice.”
Investing in Long-Term Capability
The renewed engagement forms part of FEC’s wider collaboration with leading lenders committed to continuous professional development rather than one-off interventions.
As demand for structured, industry-led training continues to grow, the Finance Education Centre remains focused on building long-term partnerships that support both organisational performance and individual career progression.
For training or partnership enquiries:
Yusuf Laher
National Training Manager
Email: team@fectraining.co.uk
Phone: 01254 495006