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Verdict Staff
Focus on innovation unites lessors across the Atlantic
Attending both the Leaseurope and the US Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) conferences in such quick succession provides a great snapshot of the state of the leasing industry on both sides of the Atlantic, says David Woodroffe of SunGard.
Who will be in leasing’s top 50?
If you want to have your say on who the most powerful figures in European leasing are, then please send in a list of between 10 and 15 people to me.
Fleet Friday: From Alpha to Zenith
A round-up of the weeks fleet news including the launch of AlphaElectric and stock-funding through Manheim, Zeniths refinancing, Daimler Fleet Management, the rise of Kia, auctions for Lex, Hitachi and BT, and appointments at Arval, Volkswagen and Suzuki.
All eyes will be on the lenders as confidence returns
Mike Randall, chief executive of Close Brothers Asset Finance believes the asset finance industry is in a unique position to support SME growth aspirations as they navigate their way out of the economic mire
Funding is key to overcoming caution
Evette Orams says asset-based finance is aiding European economic recovery.
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LPMO rated Above Average by S&P
LPM Outsourcing (LPMO) has had its Standard and Poors rating upgraded to Above Average, the highest possible rating for a primary servicer of commercial finance.
Fleet Friday: German drop, Belgian IT, UK deals
A weekly round-up of the weeks fleet news stories, including German fleet statistics, Alphabets hopes for the UK EV market, Belgian lessors software, deals for Hitachi, Renault and Bridgestone, Vensons update, ALD on emissions, VWs finance deal and Manheims latest CV auction news.
Raiffeisen Leasing buys 30m ING Lease Romania portfolio
Raiffeisen Leasing has purchased a 30m chunk of the ING Lease Romania portfolio for an undisclosed sum.
Small business directory an online hit
It led to £6.5m in leasing deals but many SMEs are reluctant to part with their cash says Adam Tyler
Meet the future of leasing
Sixteen young leasing professionals have been chosen to present innovative ideas at this years Leaseurope Convention. Grant Collinson found out about the plans for the trade bodys Future Group.