All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

FLA backs reform of FOS as Lords warn of ‘quasi-regulator’ threat

Peers say ombudsman’s unchecked role undermines UK competitiveness and investor confidence

Time Finance expands invoice finance team with key appointment

Paul Rice joins as Business Development Manager to boost SME funding across London and the South East.

Charles & Dean to adopt purpose-built NETSOL platform

UK finance broker adopts NETSOL’s Link portal to unify broker and dealer workflows and improve compliance.

Novuna reports £4.65bn in record new business as profits hold steady

Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC sees growth in both business and vehicle finance divisions amid strategic diversification and high asset quality.

BNP Paribas LS and Segen to accelerate commercial energy and solar adoption

End-to-end financing platform aims to accelerate commercial adoption of solar and storage solutions in Europe

The future of the industry: Q&A with Optimum Finance’s Claire Lewis

The COO of Optimum Finance on how invoice finance has evolved — and why diversity, innovation, and mentorship matter more than ever.

UK SMEs defy economic pressures with strong growth: research

Despite persistent economic headwinds, Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing remarkable resilience, with a clear majority reporting growth over the past year.

Broker channel drives lending at Paragon Bank surge amid £6.5m motor finance provision

Digital tools boost SME lending as motor finance risks loom: 2025 half-year results

Optimum Finance backs food brand growth strategy

Invoice Finance facility supports expansion into retail and e-commerce

Allica selects Lendscape as core platform for asset finance business

Challenger bank moves to scale operations with API-first lending technology