Adam Tyler, chief executive of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, said: “The association’s rebranding exercise aims to underline the membership’s and NACFB’s vital role in sourcing funding for SMEs across the UK.”
Tyler added that in light of recent events SME finance was “even more important now than ever”.
Later this morning in his Autumn statement, Chancellor George Osborne is expected to announce credit easing of up to £40bn to boost finance for small businesses.
Tyler also revealed plans for a new exam for those involved in commercial finance, an improved CPD scheme, asset fraud training and Government-backed training for 16 to 19 year olds to raise awareness of commercial finance.
He said: “We have a huge amount planned for 2012 including a full range of events across the UK.
“There will be a number of new initiatives that will produce thousands of leads for NACFB members throughout 2012.”
Last week the NACFB held its AGM and Gala Dinner at The Birmingham Metropole which raised over £6,000 for Breast Cancer Care.
Tyler said: “The day was a huge success and we are delighted with the feedback we have received from across the industry for a great day.
“The gala dinner and awards ceremony was the biggest since 2004 with a huge take up of over 530 guests in attendance.”
Tyler added: “We would like to thank our sponsors, Aldermore and everyone that came along to the event and we are now planning the 20th anniversary Gala Dinner being held at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel in London for 2012!”
