Introduction to Invoice Finance and Asset-Based Lending 2023

The course is designed to give delegates an understanding of how this industry has developed and a detailed but simple explanation of how the main invoice finance products work.

Delegates will also learn the benefits of invoice finance and asset-based lending products and what makes businesses suitable for this type of finance.

Learning outcomes

Delegates will learn why they must be aware of fraud and what the future holds for the industry.

The topics to be covered include:

• Brief history of the industry
• Definition of factoring and invoice discounting
• Benefits of invoice finance
• The invoice finance market
• Understanding and managing risks
• Spotting an opportunity
• What is asset-based lending
• Stock finance

LEVEL

This course is suitable to new and recent entrants to the industry, as well as external delegates looking for a better understanding of the industry, including external bank staff and affiliate staff.

The course comprises of video content to be completed in turn, each with accompanying slides. Where applicable, there may also be exercises to complete, as well as a very short 'knowledge check' to check your understanding of the material covered.

This serves as an introductory course only and does carry an associated accreditation.

ASSESSMENT

There is no assessment for this course.

STUDY TIME

The course can be completed within six months of assignment.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

OnDemand via the Learning Hub.

After you have successfully registered onto the course(s), please allow 48 hours for the relevant email communication to be sent for your access. This will be sent from the Training Team (training@ukfinance.org.uk) where your next steps will be detailed.