All articles by Brian Cantwell
Brian Cantwell
Shoosmiths adds to UK recoveries team
National law firm Shoosmiths has appointed Miriam Scott as a consultant in Shoosmiths Recoveries Services Group.
Hitachi sets up £4m 0% interest SME fund for UK businesses hit by flooding
Hitachi Capital has set up a £4m 0% interest Rural Emergency Fund to support flood-hit rural and local businesses.
Aldermore PE backer Anacap promotes two
AnaCap Financial Partners LLP (“AnaCap”), the specialist European financial services private equity firm, has promoted Michael Edwards and Amber Hilkene to partner in their roles as chief operating officer and head of investor relations and communications, respectively.
Leaseurope board appoint Leon Dhaene as director general
The Leaseurope board has appointed Leon Dhaene as director general after the departure of Tanguy van de Werve in October.
Fraikin targets public sector with Longmuir appointment
Fleet provider Fraikin has appointed Chris Longmuir as its head of public sector to target growth in market share, alongside further appointments.
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GE Japanese leasing business sells for $4.6bn
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s (SMFG) leasing business has won a competitive bidding war for GE Capital’s Japanese commercial lending business worth $4.6bn, according to the Nikkei Asian Financial Review.
BNP Paribas signs vendor deal with Kubota
The deal, signed earlier this year but made public today, has given birth to the ‘Kubota Finance’ label in Europe.
UK: FCA review identifies SME insurance risk for lessors
An FCA Thematic Review on the handling of insurance claims for SMEs has found a significant number of cases where the sums insured were inadequate to cover the actual loss incurred.
LDF: accountancy mergers are opportunities for asset finance
LDF, fresh from its own M&A activity, says the mergers in the UK accountancy market are an ideal opportunity for asset finance firms.
Ultimate Asset Finance charts growth post-acquisition
The UK business says growth has ramped up following Ultimates acquisition by Tavistock Group in July of this year and plans are underway to further increase the team by recruiting an additional five sales people and two support staff.