All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

Yoo Energy and Earendel Energy JV to deliver largest solar farm in Sweden

Joint Venture will fund the development of a 130 megawatt (MW) solar project in Västerbotten, 700km North of Stockholm.

Addressing financial apathy among UK SMEs: the need for broader funding choices

New data shows only half of UK SMEs seek finance from multiple providers. A comment by Ed Rimmer, CEO of Time Finance.

Total asset finance new business increases by 9% in May 2024: FLA

The business new car finance and commercial vehicle finance sectors reported new business up in May by 12% and 8% respectively.

Praetura Asset Finance leads record-breaking growth in H1 2024

In the first half of 2024, Praetura Asset Finance reported a one-third increase in deals compared to H1 2023.

Hitachi Construction Machinery upgrades European warehouse

The facility’s storage locations have increased from 73,000 to 110,000, focusing on large components for mining machines, hoses, piping, and fast-moving items.

CHG-MERIDIAN expands in ANZ with acquisition of Maia Financial’s asset portfolio for undisclosed amount

Maia Financial portfolio includes leased IT, healthcare, and industrial equipment.

Keir Starmer’s challenge: turning manifesto promises into SME growth

The Labour Party’s victory marks a pivotal moment for UK small businesses. Now, the new government must fulfil its commitment to support and finance the backbone of the economy. Ed Rimmer, CEO at Time Finance, comments.

Labour’s victory revives PFI debate: Starmer’s plan for green transition

Of interest to the asset finance and leasing community is that Labour’s strategy involves new financial instruments to attract institutional investors and potential government risk-sharing in key projects such as the green transition.

EBRD approves €4m green energy loan for Sparkasse Bank AD Skopje

The primary goal of this project is to provide sub-loans for green economy transition investments.

FLA reaffirms European ties, rejoins Leaseurope post-Brexit

The UK’s exit from the EU on January 31, 2020, prompted the FLA to not renew its Leaseurope membership in December 2021.