The funding line will enable the bank to continue supporting new and existing professional investors in the commercial investment asset class, while allowing it to use its capital for new lending opportunities in other sectors.

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Kevin Barrett, managing director for banking at Arbuthnot Latham, said: “We are delighted to announce our new relationship with Aeon Investments, as it will allow us to use our distribution capability and strong brand to provide financing to new and existing clients in the commercial real estate sector.”

Oumar Diallo, CEO at Aeon Investments, added: “We are very pleased to be partnering with Arbuthnot Latham and strengthening our origination capabilities in commercial real estate lending in the UK. 

“This will increase our exposure to certain segments within the sector and we are particularly excited by the long-term prospects of the relationship.”