All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
UK SMEs count cost of currency volatility, average £53k lost in 2025
Services sector hit hardest as firms pivot strategies and trading partners
SMEs gain only brief relief as borrowing costs ease but inflation climbs
The Bank of England’s rate cut on 7 August offers modest respite, yet rising prices and global headwinds signal tough times ahead.
UK inflation edges higher in July, piling pressure on SMEs
Working people and SMEs face tighter margins after July’s surprise rise in consumer prices
Skipton Business Finance names Michelle Wilson as COO
Industry veteran to steer operations following interim success
UK backs €50m IFC–OTP Leasing deal to support Ukraine SMEs
New facility targets sustainable energy, agriculture, and logistics as part of UK-supported resilience programme
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UK GDP growth slows but vehicle leasing powers ahead
“Potential for growth is sky high,” says Simply’s CEO Mike Randall, as NI hikes squeeze SMEs and specialist finance steps in
Grenke H1 2025: Leasing growth steadies
Q2 profit rebound and disciplined costs offset higher risk provisions.
Close Brothers launches ‘Scale Up’ team for start-ups and smaller SMEs
New offer includes up to 100% prepayment and £350k facilities to boost liquidity from day one
How Trump’s tariffs are reshaping the mining equipment finance sector
In the wake of new US tariffs on industrial machinery, the mining equipment sector faces rising costs, delayed deliveries, and shrinking margins. Financiers and manufacturers are being pushed to rethink sourcing and risk models, ushering in a new era where flexibility is the key to survival.
Hadi Moghaei re-elected to board of Iran’s National Leasing Association
Veteran leasing expert and former Secretary General returns to the Association’s leadership following July elections in Tehran.