All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
Closure of NZBA seen as a setback for climate finance ambitions
End of global banking initiative raises concerns over future funding for low-carbon investment and equipment finance
EIB and EC launch €400m facility to support Palestinian private sector
Financing initiative aims to strengthen access to credit for Palestinian businesses amid prolonged instability and limited liquidity
JLR shutdown exposes financial strain as firms face personal guarantee risks
Experts warn small manufacturers to exercise caution when securing emergency finance
Aldermore appoints commercial director for Structured Finance
Bank expands business finance leadership team with focus on structured SME funding
Deadline for Leasing Life Awards 2025 nominations extended
Conference and awards to take place in Berlin on 20 November; nominations will now close Tuesday 7 October 2025.
From reception desk to head of client services: Q&A with Optimum Finance’s Sherie Culley
How a teenage receptionist turned world traveller built a career shaping teams and processes at Optimum Finance
Renaissance Asset Finance scales bridges and buyouts with bespoke wholesale lines
New hires and deeper Arbuthnot Latham integration help RAF expand block discounting and wholesale capacity, tailoring flexible facilities that unlock liquidity and support client growth.
TIP Group extends portfolio to specialised waste equipment across Europe
Provider adds hookloaders, garbage and vacuum trucks to flexible lease, rental and buy-to-sell models
Simply Asset Finance reaches £150m lending milestone in Scotland
Funding supports more than 900 SMEs across key sectors since 2022.
UK insolvency numbers show the pressure on businesses is not letting up
Insolvency figures show a stubbornly high level of business failures despite a decade of company growth.