Close Brothers Asset Finance engages Alfa for major upgrade
Alfa, the provider of software platform Alfa Systems, has announced a major new upgrade with Close Brothers Asset Finance, which has offices across the UK, and in Ireland and Germany....
DLL commits to global intralogistics market
DLL, a Dutch-based provider of asset finance active in over 30 countries, said it plans to grow its activities in...
How to prosper in a post-pandemic world with the support of outsourced insurance administration
By Matt Salvage, Head of Client Management, at outsourced equipment insurance specialist, Acquis There’s nothing average about this spring. Aside...
Managing the growing pains of consumption-based leasing
If consumption-based equipment leasing is to be widely taken up, its usage needs to be better predicted and measured and...
Machine Learning: The man behind the machine, Alfa iQ’s Blaise Thomson
The role of machine learning (ML) in asset finance is a growing area, helping providers streamline their decision-making processes, systems...
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S&P affirms Grenke AG rating of BBB+/A-2
Grenke AG, a European provider of leasing for SMEs, has reported the latest rating action by Standard & Poor's in…
Siemens FS facilitates advanced DNA testing for pharma provider
Pharmaceutical provider Pharmidex has increased its testing capacity with support from Siemens Financial Services (SFS), the provider said in a…
BFS appoints Azam as regional head of corporate
SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Riana Azam as regional head of corporate to boost its support for…
Hexa Finance appoints associate director to newly created role
Hexa Finance, a UK-based financial services consultancy serving the IT and telecommunications space, has signalled its expectations for growth with…
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RLS benefits sustainability and innovation: Paragon’s Phillipou
Paragon Bank, a UK lender and provider of asset finance, recently conducted a survey with more than 1,000 SMEs that revealed the vast majority are...
Pressure for net-zero is coming from asset managers who warn ‘climate risk is financial risk’
Despite the overwhelming scientific opinion that if we are to survive climate change the global economy will need to reach net-zero greenhouse emissions by mid-century,...
UK Gov’t needs to play its part in sharing risk when it comes to LEVs
The Finance & Leasing Association’s director of government affairs and stakeholder engagement, Edward Simpson, looks at the UK Government's commitment to net-zero emissions and LEVs asks,...
Corporate decision-makers: tell us how you see the world
Executives with a say in their companies' global strategies are invited to participate in our corporate sentiment survey, carried out in association with the International...
Dos and don’ts of researching private companies
In the world of asset finance and leasing, the business of choosing the right private equity partner or company is as important as hiring the...
Invoice finance offers a road out of the pandemic, but software will be critical
The tapering of government Covid support schemes this year will see opportunities for invoice finance providers, a market valued at £2.12 trillion globally, writes Roger Vincent,...
Strong demand for luxury travel bodes well for lessors
Financing a luxury asset, such as a yacht, private jet or helicopter may not be the obvious choice during a global pandemic; however, Close Brothers...
Lobbying: why the FLA supports a UK gov’t register
The Finance & Leasing Association’s director of government affairs and stakeholder engagement, Edward Simpson, looks at the role of government lobbying in the UK. Lobbying...
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