Live Event

Meet The Funder Day

Wednesday 5th March

  • Hear market insights from Philip Knight, and contribute your opinion in the group discussion

  • Meet and connect with the Credit team, Document & Payouts team, Customers Service, and End of Lease
  • Be inspired by Nick White, reigning Ginetta Motorsports AM class champion
  • Network and enjoy time with colleagues in
    a relaxed setting

Meet The Funder Day

New Year. New Start.

Join our Q&A with Philip Knight, Credit & Risk Director, and Katie Dowse, Business Development Manager on Thursday 1 February.

What To Expect?

In this webinar Philip will explain what he’s looking to see on a proposal for a New Start business and why. This will give you insight into the underwriting process – and help ensure your proposal is approved.

This is your chance to quiz our Credit and Risk Director face to face, with questions you have about our credit appetite, and deals you are working on.

Submit questions in advance, or ask them on the day. You will also benefit from hearing from other asset finance brokers on how they look to secure finance for New Start Businesses.

We'll Be Unpacking

  • What is most likely to get your deal approved
  • What security we may look to take and why
  • How to approach a proposal for a New Start business

After The Webinar You'll Receive

  • Video recording of the New Start Businesses Presentation
  • Proposal Guide for New Start Businesses
  • Philip’s top tips for creating a knock-out proposal

Overview

  • New Year New Start: Q&A with Philip Knight, Credit & Risk Director

  • Thursday 1 February 2024

  • 10:30 - 11:30

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Meet The Funder Day

Keep updated with what’s happening in the market by coming to our live event. Philip Knight, Credit & Risk Director, will be sharing his latest insight from a funder point of view, and we welcome the active participation of brokers in driving the discussion forward.

Event Format & Timings

  • 10:30 – 11:00 – Morning Coffee and Networking
  • 11:00 – 11:30 – Market Insights from Philip Knight, and Group Discussion
  • 11:30 – 12:00 – Getting to Know Credit, Documentation & Payouts team, Customer Service, and End of Lease
  • 12:00 – 12:30 – Be Inspired: Nick White Racing Champion
  • 12:30 – 14:00 - Lunch, Networking and Racing Interaction
Meet The Funder Event

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Meet the Funder Day | Matrix House, Basingstoke | Weds 5 March 2025


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Catch Up With Our Recent Webinars

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Meet Your Event Hosts

Philip Knight

Philip Knight

Credit & Risk Director


Philip Knight has over 30 years’ experience in Asset Finance. He started his career at Lloyds Corporate Banking. Following roles in Credit and Risk at Lloyds Bowmaker, De Lage Landen and BNP Paribas, Philip joined Asset Advantage in 2007.

Philip is underwriting proposals on a daily basis, and will frequently meet with customers in person or via teams to get a full picture of the proposal. This in-person meeting gives the customer the chance to get a lender invested in the growth of their business.

Katie Dowse

Katie Dowse

Business Development Manager


Katie Dowse has over 30 years’ experience in the Finance Industry. She started her career in the sales aid leasing market with Lombard North Central PLC working in motor finance, plant and machinery and office equipment.

She then moved to Xerox Finance Ltd supporting the graphics arts channel in several roles. In 2007 she set up her own asset finance brokerage. She has a wealth of contacts, and an understanding of the objectives and challenges brokers face.

Special Guest Nick White, Motorsport Champion

We are delighted to be joined by Nick White. Nick White is the reigning AM class Ginetta Motorsport champion.

With the 2025 season about to start in April, Nick is talking to us about how to set yourself up for success.

He will show footage from his race, and will bring in the racing car. Nick White has been sponsored by Asset Advantage since 2018.

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Nick White Motorsport Champion
Nick White Wins Ginetta G3 Academy

The brand new 2025 racing car will be brought to Matrix House for this event. Nick White will talk through the car and the controls.

Ginetta Championship Racing

Challenge yourself and your colleagues to drive in the Ginetta championship – on racing car simulators.

Getting There

The event takes place in our offices at Matrix House, Basingstoke. We are close to to a mainline train station and within easy access of the M3 & M4 motorway networks. We also have a visitor car park.

Our full address is:

Asset Advantage Ltd
Matrix House
Basing View
Basingstoke
RG21 4DZ

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Matrix House, Basingstoke

Speak to our Business Development Manager

If you’re a commercial finance broker and want to discuss how we can help your clients with asset finance, contact us.

Katie Dowse