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Verdict Staff

The green shoots of recovery

I’d like to start this editor’s letter with a brief introduction of myself. Having worked as a reporter for a while now, I’ve taken over Leasing Life for at least the next couple of editions. During this time, I aim to make sure the magazine and website remain as the go-to places for news and discussion about the leasing industry.

The British Business Bank: bringing lenders and investors together

Think of the British Business Bank, to give it its full name, as a kind of match.com for lonely bank accounts. Or, to be more prosaic, a state-backed economic development bank.

Fleet Friday: Have you heard the good news, its Fleet Friday

And Lo as Easter comes we bring you good news on the fleet markets.

Moody’s releases cheerful forecast for European securitisation market

The European auto loan and lease asset-backed securities (ABS) market has performed well over the six month ending January 2014, according to indices released by rating agency Moody’s Investors Service.

Transport sector is on the move

Judy Harrison on the findings of a comprehensive survey of the aviation, rail and shipping industries

Court of appeal rules on-demand bond was not held on trust

Greg Standing looks at Wuhan v Emporiki Bank case as the court of appeal rules for a second time

Manufacturing sector on the mend

The machinery equipment leasing industry is on the mend in Europe and 2014 has been welcomed with optimism among the region’s major players. Isabella Grotto and Jonathan Minter find out about the challenges and opportunities in the year ahead

Fleet Friday: one step down, two steps up and electric finance

This week’s round-up of fleet news sees three senior personnel moves and a dedicated finance arm for Tesla Motors. By Isabella Grotto and Grant Collinson

Seek expert help dealing with administrators

David Farnell and Charlotte Dack on what can happen when an HP client goes into administration

Fleet Friday: VW, Hitachi and a new face

This week’s round-up of fleet news focuses on a large VW van deal, Hitachi’s move into Poland and a new appointment at Fleet Alliance. By Jonathan Minter and Mike Cobb