All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
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
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Allica selects Lendscape as core platform for asset finance business
Challenger bank moves to scale operations with API-first lending technology
Jagriti Singh joins 365 Finance as Head of Credit
Former Virgin Money executive to enhance credit analytics as firm targets £200m in annual originations
AI in leasing: why delay is no longer an option
Competitive pressure, customer demands and regulatory change mean early adopters are pulling ahead, writes Nivo’s co-founder.
UK–India FTA sets stage for cross-border leasing growth
Trade deal expected to unlock financing opportunities across key sectors as UK firms target India’s growing market, writes Jeremy Weltman.
UK banks urge policy support as confidence remains fragile
HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest CEOs tell Treasury Committee that SME borrowing is increasing from a low base, while regional disparities and risk perceptions remain key challenges.