All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Simply Asset Finance posts strong FY2023 performance

In 2023, the company saw its loan book grow by £63 million, marking a 15% year-on-year increase.

Research shows over half of UK SMEs rely on credit for insurance payments

Premium Credit study found that approximately 13% of SMEs using credit for insurance claimed to have borrowed over £3,000 to fund their coverage.

Oertengren succeeds Mollett as chair of the Leasing Foundation

The Foundation raised £6,000 for its 2024 charity partner, Beyond.

Glover joins UTB board as non-executive director

Tailoring financial products is crucial to supporting UK agriculture

The opportunities for lenders are growing as farmers step up to meet the demands of a carbon-free future, writes Jeremy Weltman.

Infrastructure first: Leaseurope Director General urges caution in mandating EV adoption

Richard Knubben of Leaseurope, asserts that the hurdles related to the high prices and inadequate charging infrastructure for EVs were largely anticipated.

Pamma to lead tailored energy and infrastructure renewables financing at Aldermore

Wind and solar energy sources alone now account for over 30% of the UK’s total energy generation capacity.

Report highlights challenges faced by SMEs in accessing banking services

Evidence presented during the inquiry revealed that over 140,000 small businesses were debanked in the last year, often with little notice.

Auxillias partners with IAA Advisory to offer board advisory services for asset and motor finance

Through a partnership with IAA Advisory, Auxillias will offer specialised compliance and legal advice, alongside broader industry board advisory services.

Banks withhold over £200m in savings interest from UK SMEs: Allica report

Allica Bank’s SME Monthly Savings Tracker monitors the average savings rates offered by major banks compared to those offered by challenger banks for similar SME savings products.