Leasing Foundation LGBTQ+ Pride celebration

To celebrate Pride month, the Leasing Foundation and the Alfa LGBTQ+ Community will be hosting an event focusing on ‘The Rise of Transphobia’, to be held at Shoosmiths offices on Thursday 29th June. Trans Activist and Speaker, George Evans, and Alfa LGBTQ+ Community Chair, Jamie Thomas, will be discussing the experiences of Trans people in the UK today.

Leasing Foundation LGBTQ+ Pride celebration

Jun 08, 2023

To celebrate Pride month, the Leasing Foundation and the Alfa LGBTQ+ Community will be hosting an event focusing on ‘The Rise of Transphobia’, to be held at Shoosmiths offices on Thursday 29th June. Trans Activist and Speaker, George Evans, and Alfa LGBTQ+ Community Chair, Jamie Thomas, will be discussing the experiences of Trans people in the UK today.

Universal Partners joins forces with Muse Finance

Cross-border payment and foreign exchange specialist for businesses, Universal Partners, has announced a strategic partnership with embedded finance fintech Muse Finance to offer clients digital invoice and trade finance. Universal Partners has entered into a strategic collaboration with Muse Finance to elevate its financial product suite and empower their clientele with top-tier financial tools, promoting global scalability.

Universal Partners joins forces with Muse Finance

Jun 08, 2023

Cross-border payment and foreign exchange specialist for businesses, Universal Partners, has announced a strategic partnership with embedded finance fintech Muse Finance to offer clients digital invoice and trade finance. Universal Partners has entered into a strategic collaboration with Muse Finance to elevate its financial product suite and empower their clientele with top-tier financial tools, promoting global scalability.

MotoNovo’s GROW network appoints new joint chairs

MotoNovo Finance’s ‘Generating Real Opportunities for Women’ (GROW) network, which promotes the importance of increasing female representation in motor retailing and of creating and delivering career opportunities for women, is living up to its name and growing its membership. It has also appointed a new leadership team to take it to the next level, and in an appropriate diversity move, that leadership is now gender balanced.

MotoNovo’s GROW network appoints new joint chairs

Jun 08, 2023

MotoNovo Finance’s ‘Generating Real Opportunities for Women’ (GROW) network, which promotes the importance of increasing female representation in motor retailing and of creating and delivering career opportunities for women, is living up to its name and growing its membership. It has also appointed a new leadership team to take it to the next level, and in an appropriate diversity move, that leadership is now gender balanced.

 
 

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Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals growth as the leasing industry emerges from the pandemic

The new Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals a promising 9.3% increase in new business volumes in 2021, as the global leasing industry emerged from the pandemic and equipment investments rebounded. The report highlights that the top 50 countries reported new business volume of US$1.463 billion in 2021, up from US$1.338 billion in 2020.

Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals growth as the leasing industry emerges from the pandemic

Mar 01, 2023

The new Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals a promising 9.3% increase in new business volumes in 2021, as the global leasing industry emerged from the pandemic and equipment investments rebounded. The report highlights that the top 50 countries reported new business volume of US$1.463 billion in 2021, up from US$1.338 billion in 2020.

 

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Asset Finance Europe 50 2022 - delivering growth in a challenging market

The annual ranking of Europe’s leading asset finance providers reveals today the leasing companies that delivered industry growth during a year in which the asset finance industry continued to navigate the challenges and knock-on effects of the Covid pandemic.

Asset Finance Europe 50 2022 - delivering growth in a challenging market

Dec 20, 2022

The annual ranking of Europe’s leading asset finance providers reveals today the leasing companies that delivered industry growth during a year in which the asset finance industry continued to navigate the challenges and knock-on effects of the Covid pandemic.

 

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Aldermore builds new construction finance team

Aldermore has announced the launch of its new finance proposition specifically tailored for the UK construction sector. The proposition will be backed by a dedicated team that bring a wealth of experience in the sector and will leverage Aldermore’s existing expertise whilst offering a refreshed customer experience.

Aldermore builds new construction finance team

Jun 08, 2023

Aldermore has announced the launch of its new finance proposition specifically tailored for the UK construction sector. The proposition will be backed by a dedicated team that bring a wealth of experience in the sector and will leverage Aldermore’s existing expertise whilst offering a refreshed customer experience.

NEG reduces operational costs with guaranteed energy savings from Siemens

Dedicated to practising sustainable manufacturing, Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) wanted to invest in its Wigan facility to become more energy efficient and improve operational efficiencies in incumbent processes and equipment.

NEG reduces operational costs with guaranteed energy savings from Siemens

Jun 07, 2023

Dedicated to practising sustainable manufacturing, Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) wanted to invest in its Wigan facility to become more energy efficient and improve operational efficiencies in incumbent processes and equipment.

Time Finance welcome Ian Shaw to Invoice Finance team

Time Finance has announced the appointment of Ian Shaw as Relationship Manager. Ian joins the Invoice Finance provider with a wealth of experience in the banking and finance industry. He has built a credible career at firms including Clydesdale Bank, Virgin Money and Barclays Bank as a Relationship Manager where his main responsibilities included portfolio risk management, account management and financial analysis.

Time Finance welcome Ian Shaw to Invoice Finance team

Jun 07, 2023

Time Finance has announced the appointment of Ian Shaw as Relationship Manager. Ian joins the Invoice Finance provider with a wealth of experience in the banking and finance industry. He has built a credible career at firms including Clydesdale Bank, Virgin Money and Barclays Bank as a Relationship Manager where his main responsibilities included portfolio risk management, account management and financial analysis.

 
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Bristol Labels invests in new flexo label press funded by Close Brothers Asset Finance

Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Print team has provided funding for Bristol Labels to purchase a new state-of-the-art Edale FL1 Prime flexo label press as the firm progresses its ambitious growth plan of targeting new markets, including food and drink.

Bristol Labels invests in new flexo label press funded by Close Brothers Asset Finance

Jun 06, 2023

Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Print team has provided funding for Bristol Labels to purchase a new state-of-the-art Edale FL1 Prime flexo label press as the firm progresses its ambitious growth plan of targeting new markets, including food and drink.

The Leasing Foundation Summer Party raises £35,000 for Wings for Life

The Leasing Foundation has announced that its first ever asset finance Summer Party raised £35,000 for its 2023 charity, Wings for Life. The epic event, which was held at the Honourable Artillery Company in London on Thursday 1st June 2023, was attended by over 300 guests from the leasing industry.

The Leasing Foundation Summer Party raises £35,000 for Wings for Life

Jun 06, 2023

The Leasing Foundation has announced that its first ever asset finance Summer Party raised £35,000 for its 2023 charity, Wings for Life. The epic event, which was held at the Honourable Artillery Company in London on Thursday 1st June 2023, was attended by over 300 guests from the leasing industry.

51% of dealers think arrival of Chinese EVs will see existing manufacturers fold

More than half (51%) of car dealers think that the arrival of new Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies in the UK market will force some established manufacturers out of business. Startline’s June Used Car Tracker also shows that 31% believe some existing brands are already falling behind and 36% say that the next few years will see them fold thanks to tougher competition.

51% of dealers think arrival of Chinese EVs will see existing manufacturers fold

Jun 06, 2023

More than half (51%) of car dealers think that the arrival of new Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies in the UK market will force some established manufacturers out of business. Startline’s June Used Car Tracker also shows that 31% believe some existing brands are already falling behind and 36% say that the next few years will see them fold thanks to tougher competition.

 
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Stellantis and Galloo to form joint venture for end-of-life vehicle recycling

Stellantis N.V. and metals recycler Galloo have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into exclusive negotiations to form a joint venture focused on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling as part of the automaker’s continued commitment to build its circular economy activities.

Stellantis and Galloo to form joint venture for end-of-life vehicle recycling

Jun 05, 2023

Stellantis N.V. and metals recycler Galloo have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into exclusive negotiations to form a joint venture focused on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling as part of the automaker’s continued commitment to build its circular economy activities.

New car market maintains momentum with tenth month of growth

The UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7% in May to reach 145,204 units according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks 10 consecutive months of growth, although registrations remain -21.0% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

New car market maintains momentum with tenth month of growth

Jun 05, 2023

The UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7% in May to reach 145,204 units according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks 10 consecutive months of growth, although registrations remain -21.0% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Small businesses cite barriers to growth as fears over market uncertainty rise sharply

The last year has seen a rise in the number of small business owners that say their business is being adversely affected by ongoing market uncertainty and rising overheads - according to the latest small business growth research from Novuna Business Finance.

Small businesses cite barriers to growth as fears over market uncertainty rise sharply

Jun 05, 2023

The last year has seen a rise in the number of small business owners that say their business is being adversely affected by ongoing market uncertainty and rising overheads - according to the latest small business growth research from Novuna Business Finance.

Fleet Alliance offers new tool to help businesses assess EV readiness

Fleet Alliance has introduced a new solution to help businesses assess whether they are ready to make the transition to electric vehicles. In partnership with Diode, a specialist in digital sales journeys for vehicle providers, Fleet Alliance is offering a new EV readiness tool to allow firms of any size to assess how ready they, and their employees, are to go down an electrification route.

Fleet Alliance offers new tool to help businesses assess EV readiness

Jun 05, 2023

Fleet Alliance has introduced a new solution to help businesses assess whether they are ready to make the transition to electric vehicles. In partnership with Diode, a specialist in digital sales journeys for vehicle providers, Fleet Alliance is offering a new EV readiness tool to allow firms of any size to assess how ready they, and their employees, are to go down an electrification route.

Time Finance appoint Matthew Ridgley as Asset Manager

Time Finance has announced the appointment of Matthew Ridgley as Asset Manager. Joining with 17 years’ industry experience, Matthew started his career in asset management at Bank of Scotland and Siemens Financial Services before moving into a sub hire auditor role at Lombard Asset Finance. In his most recent position at Aldermore Bank, he was responsible for undertaking the valuation of business assets and managing end of contract disposals.

Time Finance appoint Matthew Ridgley as Asset Manager

Jun 01, 2023

Time Finance has announced the appointment of Matthew Ridgley as Asset Manager. Joining with 17 years’ industry experience, Matthew started his career in asset management at Bank of Scotland and Siemens Financial Services before moving into a sub hire auditor role at Lombard Asset Finance. In his most recent position at Aldermore Bank, he was responsible for undertaking the valuation of business assets and managing end of contract disposals.

 

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Factoring Finans chooses Lendscape for factoring technology

Norwegian business finance provider, Factoring Finans, has selected international secured finance ...

Factoring Finans chooses Lendscape for factoring technology

May 31, 2023

Approved Finance Group launches new tax division

Milton Keynes-based asset finance brokerage Approved Finance Group has announced the launch of App...

Approved Finance Group launches new tax division

Jun 01, 2023

White Oak expands commitment to legal sector with Law Society of Scotland partnership

  Non-bank lender White Oak has announced a new partnership with the Law Society of Scotland (...

White Oak expands commitment to legal sector with Law Society of Scotland partnership

May 31, 2023

Consumer Duty: what to expect post implementation deadline

Free to attend workshop – limited places available After the Consumer Duty comes into force on 31...

Consumer Duty: what to expect post implementation deadline

May 31, 2023

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