All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

EU’s car CO2 standards vital for achieving 2040 climate target: T&E

The EU Commission aims to reduce the bloc’s total emissions by 90% in 2040 compared to 1990.

Novuna unveils sustainability podcast series

Each Podcast series will feature conversations with a diverse range of industry experts who will explore several green topics.

NBFIs and the central bank toolkit – practical next steps

Nick Butt, the head of the Future Balance Sheet Unit at the Bank of England, outlines the importance of non-bank financial institutions to financial stability in the UK.

Amanda Figg joins Asset Alliance Group as CTO

Figg previously served as an independent management consultant, providing support to RBC Brewin Dolphin, Marsh, AXA UK, and Hiscox.

Global equipment finance services to reach $3.1 trillion by 2032

Technological advancements, including AI, blockchain, and IoT, are cited as primary drivers of the equipment finance services market.

Financiers weigh up Labour’s downgraded green plans

Finance and leasing providers are funding the green transition in various ways but policy certainty and risk-sharing are the key to achieving this effectively. Jeremy Weltman reports.

IWD24: AFPA Trust celebrates inaugural networking lunch

Attendees donated £1,000 via AFPA Trust to Smart Works, a UK charity dedicated to empowering women.

Investors eye SMEs for growth: Oxford Capital experts

In 2023, SMEs secured £3.5 billion in grants and loans, and there are anticipations of an additional 10% increase in funding availability for the year 2024.

UK’s EV purchase incentives lag behind European counterparts: study

Analysing 30 countries, the research explored the monetary incentives offered to drivers to consider EVs, identifying the country with the most impactful incentives and investigating the impact of removing these incentives on sales.

Asset finance new business grew by 8% in January 2024

The agricultural equipment finance sector also recorded strong growth in January as new business grew by 23% compared with the same month in 2023.