All articles by Brian Cantwell
Brian Cantwell
FCA takes first criminal action against £1m bridging lender
Dharam Prakash Gopee appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today charged with offences under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Bibby research finds SMEs fear rising costs after Brexit referendum
Over a fifth (22%) of UK SMEs signalled rising costs as their biggest concern going into 2017, research from Bibby Financial Services (BFS) found.
Small but perfectly financed?
2016 has been a busy year of developments and new entrants in the UK SME market. From the lessor side, there have been plenty of acquisitions, and new channels to markets created for lessors in growth mode. Brian Cantwell reports from the dedicated SME funding stream of the Leasing Life conference
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions becomes UK broker association patron
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has become a patron of UK broker association the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).
Euro Auctions acquires USA auction house Yoder & Frey
Euro Auctions, an auctioneer of industrial plant, construction equipment and agricultural machinery, has acquired American heavy machinery auctioneers, Yoder & Frey.
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IAA-Advisory release book on leasing
Leasing consultancy IAA-Advisory has released a descriptive book on leasing, explaining the theory and form of the industry up to the present day.
Over half UK brokers positive about 2016 results
The majority of brokers surveyed by challenger bank United Trust Bank expect their 2016 business levels to exceed their 2016 plans.
FleetEurope launches rental management consultancy service
FleetEurope has launched a fully outsourced consultancy service as part of its vehicle rental management product.
Leaseurope appoints board of directors
Leaseurope has appointed its board of directors for a two-year term running until October 2018.
Norton Folgate rebrands and appoints Guilfoyle as COO
Norton Folgate has rebranded to Amicus Asset Finance and appointed Jeremy Guilfoyle as its chief operating officer.