Total asset finance new business in October 2025 rises by 7%: FLA
The Finance & Leasing Association has released data showing total asset finance new business (mainly leasing and hire purchase) growth…
11 Dec 2025
Time Finance appoints new structured credit head
Time Finance has named Geoff Worrall as head of structured credit within its asset finance division as part of its UK asset finance growth strategy. This step forms part of…
10 Dec 2025
UK SME asset finance demand projected to grow next year
Demand for asset finance among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK is expected to grow over the next year, according to a recent survey conducted by SME funding…
09 Dec 2025
Shawbrook acquires fintech lending company Playter
Shawbrook Group has acquired fintech lending proposition Imployapp, which operates as Playter, for an undisclosed sum. Playter provides short-term cashflow loans and credit lines to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
08 Dec 2025
UK publishes small business finance review findings
The UK Government has published its official response following a review into small business access to finance, conducted by the Department for Business and Trade between March and May 2025.…
05 Dec 2025
CBVC adds used cars to fleet management
CBVC Vehicle Management has added used car leasing to its fleet management and salary sacrifice online portals. The newly available vehicles are previously leased cars, typically under three years old,…
04 Dec 2025
United Trust Bank to launch Stance Asset Finance brand
United Trust Bank (UTB) has revealed plans to launch the new Stance Asset Finance brand in February 2026, collaborating with asset finance brokers to support underserved small and medium-sized enterprise…