Trade Finance Solutions (TFS) expanded into Europe by opening its UK headquarters London. The company acquired an experienced team of lenders, headed by structured and corporate finance expert Chris Ash, who will assume the role of president of TFS Europe and head of the London office.

Miami-based TFS offers financing options in global markets across three continents for distributors, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. The opening of the London office will allow TFS to continue its expansion in Europe and more effectively service its rapidly growing customer base, delivering efficient alternatives to traditional, inflexible services offered by banks and financial providers.

TFS President Steve McDonald, said, “This is a significant step forward for TFS and will allow us to continue to expand our global reach. We are pleased to welcome an industry veteran like Chris to our team, given his deep experience providing trade finance products to companies throughout Europe and his understanding of financial markets globally.”

Ash has extensive managerial and technical expertise and is frequently called upon by the media for his insights into the European financial markets and global trade.