All articles by Antonio Fabrizio
Antonio Fabrizio
Opportunities abound as electric commercial vehicle leasing lifts off
As the commercial vehicle sector becomes ever more embattled, there might be some hope to be drawn from the growing popularity of electric, battery-powered vehicles. This is not due only to the introduction of legislation favouring this sector, but also to several leasing models which help spread out the capital cost of these vehicles.
CV registrations 42% down in March
CV registrations in the UK declined by another 42 percent in March, industry figures have shown.
Smartfundit.com sees demand increase
Smartfundit.com has seen demand for financing through its online platform significantly increase following the launch of a second version of its platform.
Uncertainty over future of Barclays and Iveco joint venture, say industry sources
Evidence has emerged that Barclays Asset and Sales Finance (BA&SF) is increasingly unhappy with its financing joint venture with Iveco.
On the move
Ken Brown has been promoted to head up CAP Monitor, the industry guide to forecasting new and used residual values for light and heavy commercial vehicles
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Driving force
Driving force As Italian lessors turn in droves to green fleet leasing, LeasePlan is leading the way among the larger CV and car lessors with a clean energy plan for Europe. Businesses, vehicle manufacturers and the rental and leasing industries in Italy have become more environmentally friendly compared to only a couple of years ago.
Financial turmoil sees UniCredit Leasing making fresh commitment to SMEs
A huge increase in leasing to the small and medium-sized Italian companies is due to take place following a historic deal signed between UniCredit and trade body Confapi.
Commerzbank increases influence in German leasing
Commerzbank has completed the acquisition of Dresdner Bank, which owns a significant interest in German lessor KGAL, after having received 10 billion from the German government rescue fund SoFFin.
Banca Italease considers delisting
Banca Italeases shareholders could be considering a delisting from the Italian stock exchange, it has emerged.
Rescue plan of Potential Finance fails as administrators take over
Potential Finance has been put into administration after having become unable to settle cross-company guarantees called in by its creditors.