All articles by Antonio Fabrizio

Antonio Fabrizio

Worldwide launch for new White Clarke product

White Clarke Group (WCG) is in deep negotiations with lessors across the globe over the possible introduction of the UK-based software specialists new wholesale finance technology.

Mike Dix to step down as BNP Paribas Leasing Group UK sees business hike

Despite an increase in bad debts last year and the closure of its IT broker business, BNP Paribas Lease Group (BPLG) reported record volumes and is reorganising business lines internationally.

EU SMEs more pessimistic, says Eurofactor

European small and medium-sized companies expect activity to significantly contract in 2009, a survey has shown.

SPT saves £1.5m on leasing contract

The body, which coordinates public transport in western Scotland, will spend £8.8 million compared to £10.3 million it had spent in its previous contract to run bus services for people who have difficulty using public transport, until 2014.

Close signs 54th deal since launch 12 months ago

Close signs 54th deal since launch 12 months ago Close Leasing recently secured two more deals worth together a total of some £5 million, (6.34 million) bringing its total number of deals it has signed since its launch a year ago to 54.

Fraikin scoops deal extension with Harrow council worth £3.6m

Fraikin has extended a contract hire agreement with the London Borough of Harrow worth more than £3.6 million (3.8 million).

Glimmers of light

Despite the downturn in Italian leasing there is some room for optimism, Antonio Fabrizio discovers.

CEO ‘disappointed’ over wider CIT losses

New York-based CIT posted wider losses in its fourth quarter results after putting aside more money for bad loans.

Recession-driven’ increase in sign-ups, reports epyx

Vehicle software provider epyx has reported an increase in the number of sign-ups to its disposal platform.

SFS closes Italian arm after restructure

The Italian rental and leasing arm of Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has ceased new business activities, Leasing Life can reveal.