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.