All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
OECD report identifies financial challenges threatening subnational blue economy
Global survey revealed key concerns about sea-level rise, floods, coastal erosion, and drought.
Time Finance appoints Head of Marketing
Caroline McDonald has held senior marketing positions at Aldermore, Catalyst Business Finance, The Broker Hub, and Funding Xchange.
LTi promotes Travis Carroll to VP of Information Technology
Travis Carroll, who became part of LTi in 2020, has skills in overseeing data centre operations, cloud platforms, network services, security, and compliance programmes.
Personal guarantee demands soar by 11% for SME loans, FSB urges inquiry
In Q1 2024, lenders sought an average personal guarantee commitment of £157,285 from small business owners, marking an 11% rise from £141,264 in Q1 2023.
NETSOL unveils NFS Ascent for unnamed German auto captive in South Korea
The deal forms part of a contract valued at over $110 million, representing the largest deal in the company’s history.
DF Capital posts £4.6m pre-tax profit and £1.2bn in new loan originations
Manchester-based early stage bank reports stellar financial performance, adding 330 new dealer facilities in 2023.
Arbuthnot Commercial ABL supports Welsh brewery’s MBO
The structured facilities include a receivables finance facility, a property term loan and a cashflow loan.
FLA: Asset finance new business grew by 10% in February 2024
New business in the plant and machinery finance and business equipment finance sectors fell by 13% and 5% respectively, over the same period.
Post-pandemic SME resilience tested by soaring inflation and limited subsidies
Having the right financing in place is key to small and medium-sized enterprises weathering the economic challenges, writes Jeremy Weltman.
Ultimate Finance hits £100m double lending milestone
Lender achieves asset and bridging loan milestones with books reaching £100 million each by the end of the first quarter of 2024.