All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Solifi appoints Mike Cagle as CFO

Former Smarsh CFO joins secured finance software provider following TA Associates investment

Bibby appoints Niels Gooch to expand FX support for SMEs

Niels Gooch joins Bibby Foreign Exchange to lead sales growth and strengthen services for UK importers and exporters

Pulse Finance completes MBO with backing from Arena Investors

Founder-led team regains control of SME finance provider with support from US-based Arena Investors, signalling growth and product expansion plans.

US tariffs prompt BBB to expand Growth Guarantee Scheme

New funding aims to support firms facing cashflow pressures from global tariff changes, with loans backed by BBB.

Western European banks resilient to tariff-related volatility but growth outlook weakens, says Fitch

Sector retains ratings headroom amid rising geopolitical risk, though further GDP downgrades or unemployment increases could trigger a negative outlook revision.

Time Finance appoints Danielle Lynch to invoice finance team

Industry veteran brings over two decades of operational and client relationship experience to support Time Finance’s growth strategy.

BBB backs £20m marine finance facility with Bibby unit

Structured finance deal to support fleet upgrades and boost energy efficiency in UK marine sector.

Financing growth in a low-growth economy: cash flow in uncertain times

With UK growth forecasts downgraded, businesses are under greater pressure to manage liquidity and protect margins. Trade and invoice financing are emerging as key tools to support growth strategies in a stagnant economy, writes Mark Finn of eCapital Commercial Finance.

7 in 10 SMEs missing out on benefits of invoice finance: survey

The survey found that amongst SMEs, only 28% are aware of and use this finance solution.

Leasing Foundation launches two-part event series