Arbuthnot Banking Group has reported higher deposits and further growth in specialist lending, with the update giving investors a straightforward view of where the group is gaining momentum.
Total loans, including leased assets, reached £2.32bn at 30 April 2026, up 3% from the end of 2025. The increase was supported by growth in selected lending divisions, while the group continued to highlight careful credit management in a still challenging economic environment.
Renaissance Asset Finance was the main driver of growth. Its loan book rose to £336m, up 17% since the end of 2025 and 27% year on year. The business continued to benefit from demand for finance on high-value cars for high-net-worth individuals. It has now passed £1bn of lending since launch in 2014, which shows the division has become a meaningful contributor to the wider group.
The Block Discounting division within Renaissance also expanded, increasing by 8% in the first four months of 2026. That shows growth across more than one part of the asset finance platform, rather than reliance on a single product area.
Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending also grew. Its loan book increased from £219m at the end of 2025 to £247m at the end of April, up 13% over the period and 14% year on year. The business won new clients and increased facilities for existing customers, with two-thirds of new activity linked to event-driven transactions. The pipeline also pointed to continued activity in the first half.
Arbuthnot said many clients in the commercial asset based lending portfolio had strengthened their balance sheets after previous uncertainty. This helped reduce exposure to energy costs, inflation and supply chain disruption. New watchlist cases stayed limited, which is important for investors watching risk in the lending book.
Asset Alliance Group was broadly stable. Assets available to lease were £384m at the end of April, compared with £383m at the end of 2025. Origination reached £34m in the first four months.
Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC (LON:ARBB), operating as Arbuthnot Latham, offers private and commercial banking products and services in the United Kingdom. Established in 1833, Arbuthnot Banking is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
