Arkle triumphs with a trio of wins at the Finance Connect Summer Awards
Arkle celebrated a landmark evening at the Finance Connect Summer Awards 2026, securing three prestigious awards that recognise both team and individual excellence.
The Finance Connect Summer Awards are widely regarded as one of the asset finance industry’s most important and respected events, honouring not only commercial success but also innovation, leadership, customer outcomes, collaboration and the people shaping the sector’s future.
Arkle took home the Customer Experience & Service Excellence Award, reflecting its high-class relationship-led approach to both clients and brokers. In addition, Jack Camilatto, Senior Manager, Broker Sales, won the Rising Star Award for his outstanding contributions to the business.
Arkle was proud to also be the inaugural recipient of the Fair and Reasonable (FAR) Shield from The Guild of Business Finance Professionals. This award holds particular significance as it is independently voted on by more than 80 of the Guild’s members, with the Chair and Vice Chair unable to vote, serving as a genuine reflection of the broker community’s experience of working with Arkle. The Guild’s stated vision is “A more open and honest financial market, in which corporate borrowers are clearly signposted towards experienced professional intermediaries who can identify and source appropriate solutions for them, such that a higher degree of trust and respect can exist between all market stakeholders”.
Remarking on Arkle’s win, Trevor Pirie, Vice Chairperson of The Guild of Business Finance Professionals said: “In an increasingly crowded market, populated by practitioners with varying levels of skill, competency and capability, perhaps the best way to view this recognition is as an award bestowed by a community of elite business finance professionals who place the highest value on honesty, clarity and transparency. Arkle Finance will always have the honour of being its first winner.”
Chairperson, Stephen Bassett went on to say, “It was hugely gratifying to see the majority of voting members putting them forward to receive our annual FAR award, which is all about being seen to be fair and reasonable. Arkle is a very deserving winner.”
Daniel Bailey, Managing Director, Arkle Finance says: “We’re delighted to receive this recognition from Asset Finance Connect. These awards reflect the dedication of our team, determination to go the extra mile and our ongoing focus on improving the professional and transparent service we offer to brokers and customers. I’d also like to congratulate Jack Camilatto on his Rising Star Award. Since moving into a leadership position, Jack has shown exceptional commitment, energy and professionalism, making a real impact both within the business and across our broker network.”
The trio of awards come as Arkle continues to be recognised as one of the fastest-growing firms over the last five years. It has recently once again secured a place in The AFUK50 (Asset Finance UK 50), the definitive annual ranking of the top 50 business equipment, auto and fleet leasing companies in the UK. Read more here.