All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

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.

Can the government break the UK’s culture of strategic non-payment?

New crackdown takes aim at late payment culture — but will it work?

Starmer unveils toughest late payment crackdown in G7

New powers for Small Business Commissioner, mandatory payment terms and board-level scrutiny mark bold action to tackle UK’s £11bn late payment crisis.

FLA welcomes £4.5bn boost to BBB in support of SMEs

Long-term funding and expanded loan schemes to support growth, confidence and investment among UK small businesses.

Resilience under pressure: Iran’s leasing sector faces war, sanctions, and inflation

Mohammad Hadi Moghaei, former Secretary General of the National Leasing Association of Iran and current CEO of Razi Leasing Company, discusses how leasing firms are navigating unprecedented economic and geopolitical challenges, and why digital transformation and contract reform are essential to survival.

Breaking free from legacy: unlocking growth in wholesale finance

Modernising outdated systems is no longer optional, wholesale finance companies must embrace innovation to boost efficiency, mitigate risk, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market, writes Simon Bryant, Head of Wholesale Sales, NETSOL Technologies Europe.

Time Finance reappoints Tom Ludden as BDM

New hire to support £300m lending strategy in key UK regions.