Investec Asset Finance launches new container box finance team

Investec Asset Finance today announces the launch of a new specialist container box finance offering, led by Keith Glasscoe, as it seeks to build a significant portfolio in the asset class.

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Amy Loddington
21st October 2014
Investec Asset Finance launches new container box finance team

Keith has more than 25 years’ experience in the Asset Finance sector and joined Investec six months ago with a mandate to originate larger sized deals with high quality corporate credits. Before joining Investec, Keith held senior positions at Barclays and Bank of Scotland including leading the Structured Transport Finance team at Bank of Scotland for 10 years.

The team will build on the work of Investec’s Shipping and Marine Finance team who recently announced the provision of a $180m facility to finance an 18 strong fleet of offshore support vessels for RKOffshore.

Mike Francis, Head of Asset Finance at Investec, said:

“I’m delighted that Keith has agreed to lead this initiative. Container financing marks the next stage in the diversification and growth of Investec’s asset finance business as we seek to meet the financing needs of brokers and their clients.”

Keith Glasscoe said:

“Approximately $4bn of containers from the global fleet are replaced every year while their long useable lives make them perfect candidates for leasing and a great opportunity for Investec. I am looking forward to developing this new offering alongside Investec’s other shipping and marine finance activities.”

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