AFEX Renews St Helens R.F.C. Sponsorship Through 2022
November 22, 2019
AFEX has announced the renewal of its sponsorship of St.Helens R.F.C. for another three years.
The deal to become the exclusive foreign exchange partner for St.Helens R.F.C. was originally signed in 2015, and the relationship has culminated with the club’s record-breaking 2019 season and historic capture of the Super League Championship for the seventh time.
A leading global provider of international payments and foreign exchange services to 35,000 corporate and private clients across the globe, AFEX is deeply involved in the sporting industry in the UK and around the world.
In tandem with its sponsorship commitments, AFEX assist clubs, organisations, federations, and industry service providers with tailored international payment solutions and hedging strategies to help reduce risk. The market expertise and personalised service AFEX offer is supported by state-of-the art technology.
Branding for the company will continue to be displayed on the Saints’ official kit, including their shorts and socks. AFEX branding will also be featured across the Saints’ home stadium and official Saints webpage.
Dave Hutchinson, General Manager at St.Helens R.F.C. said: “It’s been fantastic to have AFEX as the Saints’ official global payments partner and we are delighted to have them on board for the next three years. AFEX offer a unique and valuable service and we are grateful for their continued support. It’s wonderful to work with partners like AFEX who are also fans of the club as they have the club’s interests at heart.”
“We’ve enjoyed our journey with the Saints so far—and what a journey! Congratulations to Saints on their winning season and their Super League title,” added Wayne Mitchell, Managing Director at AFEX. “We’re thrilled to be part of Saints’ family, and are especially proud to support a team who contributes so much to the community. We’re looking forward to the excitement of the next three years with Saints.”
