All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

EBRD mulls €10m loan to Garanti Leasing Romania 

The potential funding aims to bolster micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

NETSOL’s VLS appoints Paul Slapa as sales and marketing director

Paul Slapa will spearhead a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy across Europe to drive revenue growth, expand the customer base, and foster long-term customer relationships.

Financing the drone evolution: sky-high challenges and opportunities

As drones become integral to industries such as surveying, security, and photography, the financial sector grapples with unique challenges in funding these aerial devices. Chris Farnell reports.

NFBIs face a gradual rise in refinancing needs across EMEA

A significant portion of the debt maturities in 2024 and 2025 is attributed to developed-market finance and leasing companies.

Time Finance reaches £188m lending milestone

Own-book lending origination was up by nearly 30% to £47.3m and there was a 19% increase in total revenue.

SMEs believe apprentices are solution to UK’s skills gap: survey

According to a recent Close Brothers survey, 47% of respondents said not enough is being done to encourage young people to consider apprenticeships.

UK agricultural small business growth outlook surges to 3-year high

YouGov survey finds 39% of agricultural business owners anticipate significant or organic growth in the next three months.

Houthi-controlled waters: Leasing industry grapples with threats to shipping routes

As Houthi attacks disrupt shipping in strategic chokepoints, leasing companies face uncertainties and increased risks in the wake of geopolitical tensions, writes Jeremy Weltman.

UK small business growth has slowed over the past decade: ERC report

The study attributes growth deceleration to Brexit, COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions.

Asset Alliance inks first Premier League deal with AFC Bournemouth

Asset Alliance Group’s sponsorship deal encompasses prominent LED advertising placements and various other sponsorship rights at the renowned Vitality Stadium.