Close Brothers faces renewed scrutiny over cost-to-income targets
RBC analysts have warned that Close Brothers’ cost-to-income ratio remains materially higher than that of its UK mid-cap peers, increasing…
15 Jan 2026
Acquis expands partnership with Xerox FS into France
Equipment finance insurance specialist Acquis has expanded its partnership with Xerox Financial Services France (XFS), the companies said in a joint press release. The collaboration, which began in the UK…
15 Jan 2026
AI and capital investment trends reshape equipment finance strategies for 2026
The Alta Group has released its 2026 Insights report, highlighting how technology adoption and investment trends are influencing the equipment finance sector, according to a company press release. The report…
23 Dec 2025
KKR and GMP to launch rail leasing platform in Europe
Investment firm KKR and Vienna-based electric locomotive leasing company Green Mobility Partners (GMP) have announced plans to establish a European rail leasing platform for sustainable infrastructure in Europe. GMP, which began operations in 2024 under the leadership of founder Christoph Katzensteiner,…
22 Dec 2025
EBRD allocates $9.3m to Sparkasse Bank Skopje via green finance facility
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has allocated €8m ($9.3m) to Sparkasse Bank Skopje for the green finance facility (GFF) in North Macedonia. The funding will be used…
19 Dec 2025
One.funding and MV Commercial launch MV Asset Finance
One.funding has partnered with UK-based MV Commercial to introduce MV Asset Finance, which offers an alternative method for MV Commercial’s customers to secure finance, according to a LinkedIn post. In developing MV Asset Finance,…
18 Dec 2025
Time Finance H1 FY25/26 profit before tax rises 10% to $5.7m
Time Finance has reported profit before tax of £4.3m ($5.7m) for the six months ended 30 November 2025 (H1 FY25/26), up 10% from £3.9m recorded in the same period last year (H1 FY24/25). The company’s lending book…