LCT International Strengthens Finance Training Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Award-Winning FBP Academy
Leading corporate training provider expands specialised finance business partner capabilities
15 July 2025 – LCT International, a premier provider of corporate training and professional development programmes with over 30 years of experience, has announced the acquisition of FBP Academy, the award-winning specialist in finance business partner training.
The strategic acquisition significantly enhances LCT International’s portfolio of banking and finance training courses, adding FBP Academy’s expertise in developing finance business partners and their proven methodologies.
“This acquisition represents a natural evolution of our commitment to delivering world-class professional development,” said Nick Bray, Chairman at LCT International. “FBP Academy’s award-winning approach to finance business partner training perfectly complements our existing banking and finance programmes, allowing us to offer even more comprehensive solutions to our global client base. Under Andi Lonnen’s leadership, FBP Academy has established itself as a leader in finance business partner development, offering CPD-accredited courses, the popular FBP Bootcamp events, and innovative training methodologies including their proprietary FBP Formula. The company has gained recognition as the winner of Best Online Training Services Provider at the Business Training & Education Awards and Pioneer of the Year 2023 at the Digital Finance Function Awards. I am delighted that Andi has agreed to remain with the business in this new chapter.”
“Joining forces with LCT International creates exciting opportunities to reach even more finance professionals worldwide.” commented Andi Lonnen, CEO of FBP Academy. “Our shared commitment to excellence in professional development and transformational learning experiences makes this partnership a perfect fit. All of that said, it is very much business as normal as we enter into a busy period, and I am looking forward to introducing our clients and stakeholders to LCT International.”
The acquisition will enable LCT International to:
– Expand its specialized finance training offerings with FBP Academy’s proven curriculum
– Leverage FBP Academy’s award-winning online and in-person delivery methods
– Access FBP Academy’s global community of finance professionals through the FBP Members Club
– Enhance its position as a comprehensive provider of banking and finance education
LCT International, which recently rebranded from London Corporate Training to reflect its international growth, serves clients from nearly 90 countries and offers over 150 courses across multiple disciplines. The company specialises in developing senior leaders, ambitious managers, and key team players through professional development programmes and transformational learning experiences.
About LCT International
For over 30 years LCT International has been delivering premium corporate training and helping organisations develop and upskill their senior leaders, ambitious managers and key team players. As a leading international provider of banking and finance training courses, LCT specialises in offering tailored programmes to meet the evolving needs of professionals across banking and finance. The company is accredited and serves clients from nearly 90 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.lct.co.uk
About FBP Academy
FBP Academy is an award-winning leader in finance business partner training, empowering finance professionals online and in-person to drive organizational and personal change. The company offers CPD-accredited finance business partner courses, hosts the popular FBP Bootcamp events, and maintains a global community through the FBP Members Club. FBP Academy has won multiple awards including Best Online Training Services Provider and Pioneer of the Year 2023. For more information, visit www.fbpacademy.com