All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Funding Xchange appoints Paul Gordon as non-executive chair

Former Lloyds Banking Group executive to drive growth and digital transformation in SME lending solutions.

NETSOL Europe appoints Simon Bryant as Head of Wholesale Sales

New leadership to drive growth of wholesale stocking finance solutions across Europe.

BBI unveils £20m funding facility for Sprk Capital

Paragon Bank partners with Alfa

New system to modernise SME lending, streamline operations, and support business expansion.

What’s ahead for SMEs in 2025: opportunities, challenges, and growth strategies

Phil Hughes of Paragon SME Lending explores key trends shaping the SME landscape, from sustainability and green energy to industrial policy and smarter financing solutions.

Q&A: Sean Blinkhorn on the future of asset finance and 2025 market trends

SAF Solutions’s Commercial Manager explores industry resilience, technology investment, and emerging sector opportunities.

Cambridge & Counties Bank names James Royle as CRO

James Royle to join the specialist lender in March 2025, succeeding Mike Hudson

Shawbrook’s PE owners eye £2bn IPO

Flotation could value challenger bank at over £2bn amid efforts to revitalize London’s IPO market

Navigating 2025: five key trends shaping European auto finance

Regulatory updates, mobility finance growth, digital transformation, and the rise of EVs redefine the European auto finance sector.

Solifi names Corazzi CEO as Hamilton assumes chairman role

David Hamilton steps down as CEO after 7 years at the helm