International Distribution
Beyond the UK Market
A strategic overview of the Skybound Wealth Management opportunity for distributing the AFX bond to international and UK-based high-net-worth investors through an established, FCA-regulated platform.
Skybound Wealth Management already distributes comparable fixed-income products to their global client base.
Through an existing relationship with Arun Sahota, Private Wealth Partner at Skybound Wealth Management, we have identified a significant distribution channel for the AFX bond. Skybound is one of the world's leading international wealth management firms, with a proven track record of marketing fixed-income loan note products to their extensive network of high-net-worth clients across the UK, GCC, and beyond.
Critically, Skybound already actively distributes a comparable product — the Argen Capital 8% Loan Note — to their client base. This proves they have both the appetite and the established infrastructure for exactly the type of product we are building with the AFX bond.
Arun has been teed up to introduce us directly to the decision-maker who controls which products are added to Skybound's investment platform. Once the AFX bond prospectus and structuring are finalised, we can take it straight to them.
Secure placement of the AFX bond on Skybound's investment platform, unlocking access to their international distribution network spanning the UK, GCC, and offshore markets.
Arun Sahota
Private Wealth Partner
Skybound Wealth Management
+44 (0) 2071 833505
Who is Skybound Wealth Management?
Skybound Wealth Management is a prominent, FCA-regulated international wealth management firm providing independent, award-winning financial advice to clients around the globe. They operate across multiple jurisdictions with a particularly strong presence in the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, where they serve a significant pool of high-net-worth investors actively seeking yield-generating products.
The asset management arm, Skybound Capital, manages over $2 billion in assets and has a 17-year track record in private credit strategies including direct lending, trade finance, and invoice financing. They are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius, the FSCA in South Africa, and ASIC in Australia.
International Distribution Network
Skybound operates from offices spanning five continents, providing direct access to high-net-worth investors in each region. This is not just a UK play — it is a genuine international distribution channel.
Skybound already distributes a comparable
8% Loan Note product
The Argen Capital Partners Loan Note is currently being actively marketed by Skybound Wealth to their UK and GCC clients. This product is structurally very similar to the AFX bond, proving that Skybound has both the appetite and the infrastructure for this exact type of investment.
Argen Capital Partners Limited
Q4 2025 UPDATE — 31 DECEMBER 2025Note: Skybound Capital directly advises the Direct Lending portion (34.3%) of the Argen portfolio, confirming their deep involvement in structuring and distributing fixed-income products.
Why this matters for the AFX bond
International Reach
Skybound's global network provides distribution beyond the UK into the GCC, South Africa, Mauritius, Hong Kong, and Australia — markets with significant pools of high-net-worth capital seeking yield.
Proven Infrastructure
They already distribute the Argen Capital 8% Loan Note, proving they have the compliance, marketing, and client-facing infrastructure to onboard and sell a comparable fixed-income product.
FCA Regulated
Skybound Capital is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 537301), with additional licences in Mauritius, South Africa, and Australia. This adds significant credibility.
GCC Client Base
Arun Sahota has confirmed they can market the product to all clients in the GCC region — one of the world's most concentrated pools of investable wealth seeking fixed-income opportunities.
Complementary Positioning
The AFX bond can be positioned as a diversifying product alongside Argen Capital, offering different underlying asset exposure while fitting the same client appetite for fixed-income yield.
Direct Introduction
Arun has been teed up to introduce us to the decision-maker at Skybound who controls product additions to their platform. This is a warm introduction, not a cold approach.
Multi-platform distribution strategy
Skybound Wealth
International distribution via FCA-regulated wealth management firm. Access to GCC, UK, and offshore high-net-worth investors through their established adviser network spanning six countries.
Broadbench Capital
International distribution platform providing an independent, global channel for the AFX bond. Broadbench Capital extends reach into both UK and international markets.
Once everything is prepared and ready
Secure Skybound Introduction
Leverage Arun Sahota's warm introduction to the decision-maker at Skybound who controls which products are added to their investment platform. Present the AFX bond with a clear differentiation narrative alongside their existing Argen Capital offering.
Present to Skybound Product Committee
Deliver the AFX bond prospectus and product factsheet directly to Skybound's product team, demonstrating how it complements their existing fixed-income range and adds value for their UK, GCC, and offshore clients.
Platform Due Diligence & Onboarding
Navigate Skybound's compliance and due diligence process for adding new products to their platform, ensuring the AFX bond meets their FCA-regulated standards and is cleared for distribution.
International Distribution Launch
Once onboarded, Skybound's adviser network begins marketing the AFX bond to their global client base — unlocking distribution across the UK, GCC, South Africa, Mauritius, Hong Kong, and Australia.