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The world of business finance gathered together last night to celebrate the 2015 Business Moneyfacts Awards, held at the prestigious Lancaster London hotel.
Over 500 industry professionals from leading financial institutions and trade bodies gathered at the ceremony, hosted by comedian Ed Byrne, where a total of 31 awards were presented to deserving winners.
The awards went to those companies and brokers who have consistently offered the most competitive products, the best levels of service and shown the greatest innovation in the business and commercial finance world during the last 12 months, resulting in awards that truly showcase the best of the business finance arena.
Big winners on the night included Lloyds Bank, Aldermore and Santander (who won four awards, including the prestigious Business Bank of the Year award), while several specialist lenders also garnered attention.
"The 15th annual Business Moneyfacts Awards ceremony has recognised those providers, brokers and trade bodies who have helped to make the previous 12 months more positive for businesses," said Lee Tillcock, editor of Business Moneyfacts. "While challenges remain, especially for those seeking finance, there is little doubt that both the levels of choice and the willingness to find real funding solutions improved throughout the year."
You can see the full list of winners below. Congratulations to all, and we'll see you next year!
| Best Business Current Account Provider Winner: Santander Highly Commended – Barclays Bank Commended – Lloyds Bank |
Best Business Variable Rate Deposit Account Provider Winner: Aldermore Highly Commended – Nationwide Building Society Commended – Cambridge & Counties Bank |
| Best Business Fixed Account Provider Winner: State Bank of India Highly Commended – Aldermore Commended – United Trust Bank |
Best Charity Account Provider Winner: Lloyds Bank Highly Commended – CAF Bank Commended – The Co-operative Bank |
| Best Online Banking Provider Winner: Barclays Bank Highly Commended – HSBC Commended – Lloyds Bank - Online for Business |
Best Business Card Provider Winner: Barclaycard Commercial Highly Commended – American Express Commended – HSBC |
| Commercial Finance Specialist Distributor of the Year Winner: Brightstar Financial Highly Commended – Vantage Finance Commended – Crystal Mortgages Ltd |
Best Buy-to-Let Mortgage Provider Winner: Accord Mortgages Highly Commended – Coventry / Godiva Mortgages Commended – Santander for Intermediaries |
| Best Service from a Buy-to-Let Mortgage Provider Winner: Virgin Money Highly Commended – Skipton Building Society Commended – Aldermore |
Buy-to-Let Mortgage Broker of the Year Winner: Mortgages for Business Highly Commended – London & Country Mortgages Commended – HD Consultants |
| Best Commercial Mortgage Provider Winner: Shawbrook Bank Highly Commended – Lloyds Bank Commended – Barclays Bank |
Best Service from a Commercial Mortgage Provider Winner: Norwich & Peterborough Building Society Highly Commended – Shawbrook Bank Commended – Aldermore |
| Commercial Mortgage Introducer of the Year Winner: Omega Commercial Solutions Ltd Highly Commended – B2B Mortgages Commended – Christie Finance |
Best Bridging Finance Provider Winner: Dragonfly Property Finance Highly Commended – Lancashire Mortgage Corporation Commended – Precise Mortgages |
| Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider Winner: United Trust Bank Highly Commended – MT Finance Commended – Bridgebank Capital |
Bridging Finance Introducer of the Year Winner: Positive Lending Highly Commended – Niche Financial Solutions Commended – SPF Short Term Finance |
| Best Development Finance Provider Winner: Aldermore Highly Commended – Regentsmead Commended – United Trust Bank |
Best Factoring & Invoice Discounting Provider Winner: Close Brothers Invoice Finance Highly Commended – Bibby Financial Services Commended – Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance |
| Best Leasing & Asset Finance Provider Winner: Lombard Highly Commended – Investec Asset Finance Commended – BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions |
Best Business Motor Finance Provider Winner: Hitachi Capital Business Finance Highly Commended – Close Brothers Motor Finance Commended – Arval |
| Best Service from an Asset Based Finance Provider Winner: Investec Asset Finance Highly Commended – BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Commended – Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance |
Asset Based Finance Broker of the Year Winner: Touch Financial Support Highly Commended – B2B Cashflow Solutions Commended – Select Business Finance |
| Best Business Recovery Specialist Winner: SFP Highly Commended – Duff & Phelps Commended – Baker Tilly |
Best Corporate Finance Boutique Winner: Beer & Young Highly Commended – Livingstone Partners Commended – Ebury |
| Best Alternative Funding Provider Winner: Funding Circle Highly Commended – MarketInvoice Commended – Boost Capital |
Best International Solution Provider Winner: Santander Highly Commended – Barclays Bank Commended – HSBC |
| Business Product Innovation of the Year Winner: Lloyds Bank (32 Day Base Linked Deposit Account) Highly Commended – Skipton Building Society (myWhite Label) Commended – Just Cash Flow PLC (WageRoller) |
Innovation in the SME Finance Sector Winner: Santander (Trade Portal) Highly Commended – Alternative Business Funding (Funding Portal) Commended – Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance (Cashflow Inspiration) |
| Business Start-up Bank of the Year Winner: Lloyds Bank Highly Commended – Santander Commended – Barclays Bank |
Best Service from a Business Bank Winner: Allied Irish Bank (GB) Highly Commended – Aldermore Commended – Shawbrook Bank |
| Business Bank of the Year Winner: Santander Highly Commended – Lloyds Bank Commended – Barclays Bank |
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