All articles by Brian Cantwell
Brian Cantwell
Richard Waldman promoted to group sales director at Ultimate Finance
Richard Waldman has been promoted to group sales director.
Chief executive Randall departs Close Brothers Asset Finance
Mike Randall has left Close Brothers Asset Finance after a senior management restructuring, Leasing Life understands.
Editor’s letter – GE changes its spots: Caixabank enters
Exits and entries in the European market
Renaissance Asset Finance managing director Hugh Sigrist passes away
Renaissance Asset Finance managing director High Sigrist passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday night.
The slow march of progress: targeting a fully digital SME asset finance platform
Online comparison sites are developing client-focused pricing comparison abilities, where SMEs can compare the cost between asset finance providers. Brian Cantwell speaks to three digital SME business finance platforms to see how far SMEs are from accessing asset finance online.
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Asset finance up 9% in February
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 9% in February, compared with the same month last year.
Former Syscap chairman Allbrook joins Franchise Finance
John Allbrook will join the board as chairman of Franchise Finance, a company that supplies finance to the franchise industry.
Hampshire Trust Bank adds Fearon to asset finance team
Hampshire Trust Bank has appointed Cliff Fearon as business development manager in its asset finance team.
HH Asset Finance funds vehicle recovery firm
HH Asset Finance has funded a number of heavy and light recovery vehicles for Caldicot Fleet Maintenance Recovery.
1pm acquires Bradgate Business Finance for up to £2.75m
UK lessor 1pm has acquired Bradgate Business Finance Limited (BBFL) in a deal worth up to £2.75m