SPF Private Clients appoints head of asset finance

SPF Private Clients has appointed Charlie Jenkins as its head of asset finance.

Charlie has over 15 years’ experience advising clients in the purchase and sale of private jets and super yachts, as well as a number of other real assets.

SPF insures and finances aircraft, superyachts, fine art, classic and super cars, and plant and machinery.

Charlie Jenkins commented: “Asset finance has fast become an increasingly important market, offering clients a diversified investment profile away from traditional investment portfolios.

“We are able to deploy the full weight and depth of our market knowledge to ensure that we can manage transactions in an efficient manner while also helping to explain the relevant risks and support our clients through the process.”

Mike Boles, head of private office at SPF Private Clients, added: “We are delighted that Charlie is joining us to focus on this growing area of the business. Our private office team have been working with wealthy clients and their advisers for many years, helping with their property finance and insurance needs. Now, as part of the Howden Group, we can both insure and finance a vast range of luxury assets for our clients to complement our existing offering."