Firenze has announced a strategic partnership with Söderberg & Partners Wealth Management, signalling a major step forward in expanding access to Lombard lending within the UK’s wealth management landscape.
Lombard lending—historically reserved for clients of private banks—enables investors to borrow against the value of their portfolios without liquidating assets, disrupting financial plans, or incurring capital gains. Through its secure, regulated WealthTech platform, Firenze is making this sophisticated borrowing tool available to a broader spectrum of mass-affluent investors. The firm aims to facilitate over £1 billion in loans over the next three years.
Firenze offers loans starting from £65,000, secured against clients’ investment portfolios. This provides cost-effective liquidity for further investment opportunities, with interest rates typically lower than those associated with unsecured borrowing. Thanks to the high liquidity of the collateral, lending decisions can be made within hours, significantly reducing traditional turnaround times.
Through this integration, advisers at Söderberg & Partners will gain access to tools that enhance portfolio performance and improve client outcomes. Clients can remain fully invested while unlocking liquidity, accelerating investment execution, and preserving market exposure. The offering also enables advisers to compete more effectively with private banks while maintaining their ongoing advisory revenue.
Söderberg & Partners Wealth Management, the UK division of the prominent Swedish wealth manager, continues to grow its UK footprint through IFA acquisitions and by delivering forward-thinking client solutions.
