All articles by Brian Cantwell
Brian Cantwell
Hitachi Capital UK launches broker support service
The online service called ‘the cloud’ will be free to Hitachi-appointed brokers.
BNP Paribas LS appoint Dennery chief
The BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions board has appointed Charlotte Dennery as chief executive officer of 1st October, 2015.
Social media strategy: a missed opportunity for many lessors?
With a large number of lessors absent from social media, Sotiris Kanaris explores the importance for industry players to have a presence and the features of a successful social media strategy.
When Irish guys are smiling
Encouraging economic data is having a positive effect on demand for lease finance in Ireland, with business expected to continue to increase over the next few years
LDF acquires First Independent Finance
LDF has acquired Scottish-based asset finance broker First Independent Finance for an undisclosed amount, making it one of the largest reported non-bank SME providers in the UK.
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UK’s FLA lobbies gov’t on high-value manufacturing
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) and the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) have released a joint report calling on the UK government to help improve the future financing of high-value manufacturing by increasing the use of asset finance (leasing and hire purchase) through the Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
Aldermore lending to SMEs hits £2.7bn
Aldermore Group said it was on target to reach its net loan growth of £1.4bn in its Q3 results.
Bibby Financial Services securitises loan book
Bibby Financial Services has undertaken a securitisation on its UK factoring receivables loan book with Barclays, Bank Of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC and Lloyds.
Law firm Shoosmiths adds to asset finance team
The asset finance team at the Manchester office of law firm Shoosmiths has appointed Ben Woof as solicitor.
IASB lease accounting standard to come into force in 2019
The International Accounting Standards Board met and fixed an effective date for the lease accounting standard of 1 January 2019.