All articles by Brian Cantwell
Brian Cantwell
Former NACFB chair Tyler launches SME funding platform
Former National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) chair Adam Tyler has launched an SME funding platform called FinancemyBusinessonline.co.uk.
Midlands Asset Finance launches leasing and asset finance platform
Independent financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance has launched an online platform called Asset Finance Compared which aims to simplify the process of sourcing and applying for asset finance for SMEs.
Australian lender Scottish Pacific acquires Sterling Trade Finance
Australian lender Scottish Pacific Business Finance has acquired UK-based trade and debtor finance business Sterling Trade Finance (STF).
BNP Paribas LS UK appoints Corbett as head of central credit
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed Ian Corbett as the head of central credit for its equipment and logistics solutions (ELS) division.
Bailey: Britain lacks an adequate complaints procedure for SMEs
The UK does not have an adequate complaint resolution mechanism for SMEs dealing with banks said Andrew Bailey, the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Siemens provides invoice finance for manufacturer Heap & Partners
Siemens Financial Services has provided invoice finance for Wirral-based company Heap & Partners which manufactures and distributes fluid control equipment for customers in the chemical, water, oil and gas sectors.
Bibby provides £6m funding line to cleaning and security business
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided a £6m funding line to Emprise Services, a company specialising in cleaning and security services, which employs 4,500 people in the UK.
1pm sees H2 2016 profits up 23% to £2.05m
SME lessor 1pm said its group profits before tax were up 23% to £2.05m (H1 2016: £1.66m) and its revenue increased 52% to £7.99m (H1 2016: £5.25m) in the half year ending 30 November 2016.
Hitachi provides £50m credit line for Franchise Finance
Hitachi Capital Business Finance has provided a £50m (57.88m) credit line for franchise equipment leasing business Franchise Finance.
Alphabet launches leasing services in China
Alphabet International has launched in the Chinese market offering services focused on financial leasing and fleet provision.