All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

UK backs €50m IFC–OTP Leasing deal to support Ukraine SMEs

New facility targets sustainable energy, agriculture, and logistics as part of UK-supported resilience programme

UK GDP growth slows but vehicle leasing powers ahead

“Potential for growth is sky high,” says Simply’s CEO Mike Randall, as NI hikes squeeze SMEs and specialist finance steps in

Grenke H1 2025: Leasing growth steadies

Q2 profit rebound and disciplined costs offset higher risk provisions.

Close Brothers launches ‘Scale Up’ team for start-ups and smaller SMEs

New offer includes up to 100% prepayment and £350k facilities to boost liquidity from day one

How Trump’s tariffs are reshaping the mining equipment finance sector

In the wake of new US tariffs on industrial machinery, the mining equipment sector faces rising costs, delayed deliveries, and shrinking margins. Financiers and manufacturers are being pushed to rethink sourcing and risk models, ushering in a new era where flexibility is the key to survival.

Hadi Moghaei re-elected to board of Iran’s National Leasing Association

Veteran leasing expert and former Secretary General returns to the Association’s leadership following July elections in Tehran.

FLA members provided £80 billion of new lending in H1 2025

UK asset finance identity fraud jumps 61% amid shifting criminal focus

New data highlights rising fraud threats in niche finance sectors as criminals diversify beyond traditional targets.

Hein Grobler joins Bibby Asset Finance as Senior BDM

Motor finance sector braces for operational test after Court ruling

As legal risks narrow, lenders face the daunting task of reviewing millions of past agreements amid FCA redress plans worth up to £18bn.