All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Proposed Companies House rules spark concerns for UK small businesses

UK SMEs face new disclosure and software filing demands from April 2027

One way, many gains: the rise of SOC container leasing

The rapid rise of one-way container leasing offers cost savings, flexibility, and environmental gains, poised to disrupt traditional models, writes Jeremy Weltman.

Phillipou: ONS data signals ‘cautious optimism’ among UK SMEs

Paragon Bank’s John Phillipou highlights transport-led investment growth and calls for sustained asset finance support to fuel SME expansion.

Construction firms lean heavily on credit to cover soaring insurance premiums

New data reveals sector tops lending tables again, as half of SMEs face rising insurance costs

IASB seeks feedback on IFRS 16 in post-implementation review

Consultation open until 15 October 2025 as Board evaluates impact of lease accounting standard.

Tower Leasing surpasses £200m in gross receivables

Milestone marks decade-long transformation into hybrid funder.

Leasing lays the foundation as UK construction sector feels the strain

Amid financial headwinds and tightening cashflow, plant and machinery finance remains a key support for SME growth.

UK construction SMEs struggle to access finance: BFS Report

New BFS data reveals confidence among construction SMEs is rising, but access to external finance is tightening as rising costs, bad debt, and complex contracts strain the sector.

BPCE CCO Roussel-Pollet exits after four months to join BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

‘UK’s consumer credit and complaints regime an international outlier’

FLA-commissioned study by Eversheds Sutherland adds weight to House of Lords concerns over Financial Ombudsman’s ‘quasi-regulatory’ role