Aldermore has launched a new Platinum Broker status within its asset finance network, designed to recognise top-performing brokers and strengthen long-term partnerships across the business finance market.

The initiative is aimed at brokers that have consistently delivered strong results and share the bank’s focus on helping UK small and medium-sized enterprises invest and expand.

Platinum Brokers will receive enhanced service levels, including priority access to Aldermore’s underwriting and support teams, closer collaboration with its asset finance specialists, and opportunities to contribute to product development and business planning.

The move comes as the specialist bank continues to emphasise the central role of intermediaries in delivering tailored finance solutions to UK businesses.

Lee Rhodes (pictured), commercial director for asset finance at Aldermore, said: “Brokers are at the heart of our asset finance business, and we’re delighted to launch our Platinum Broker status to recognise their vital contribution.

“This new tier will allow us to work even more closely with our top partners, giving them priority access to our expertise and solutions so we can help more UK businesses unlock opportunities.

“At Aldermore, we’re passionate about helping businesses go further, and this initiative is another step towards strengthening the broker relationships that make that happen.”

The Platinum Broker programme has now gone live, with an initial cohort of partners already confirmed. Aldermore said it would continue to review and expand the scheme to reflect the changing needs of brokers and their clients.