All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.

Haydock in full bloom

Finance firm celebrates 45 years of growth with a garden party in Blackburn, over 110 employees gather to mark milestone.

Compass Business Finance strengthens team with appointment

John Bradley joins as Finance Specialist to support growth in construction and transport sectors.

Rural Asset Finance secures £120m facility backed by BBB guarantee

Partnership aims to boost lending to UK’s rural and agricultural businesses with a sustainability focus.

Private credit’s growing role in asset finance: a conversation with FIS

Murad Baig, Global Equipment and Auto Finance Strategy Lead at FIS, explains how digital platforms are powering bespoke deal structures, real-time reporting, and the next generation of private credit growth.

Arbuthnot sees resilience in ABL despite profit fall: H1 2025

Strong performance at RAF and ACABL highlights growing momentum as AAG turns cautious corner.

HDM Energies and Paragon Bank launch £100m solar finance scheme

New rooftop solar funding model aims to cut energy costs and support net zero transition for UK SMEs.

From Arena to Lumia: Is the UK asset finance industry turning the tide on fraud?

Arena’s collapse exposed the dangers of siloed lending—now a growing data-sharing platform may be turning the tide on asset finance fraud.

Skipton reappoints Dan Grainger to lead SME growth

Former team member returns as regional sales director.

Grenke becomes 40th member of Acquis Lumia platform

Milestone highlights growing industry adoption of asset finance register.