All articles by Brian Cantwell

Brian Cantwell

Ex-John Deere VP joins Volvo Financial Services

Former John Deere vice president EMEA & global trade Nils Jaeger has become president at Volvo Financial Services, according to a news update from the Captives Forum.

Investment banks eye P2P lending sector

Two of the world’s largest investment banks are reportedly looking at moving into the peer-to-peer lending sector.

Scania Financial Services posts €109m income

Operating income in Scania Financial Services increased to a record SEK 1,016m (€109m/£81.5m) in 2014.

Lloyds funds 107,000 start-ups through FLS

Lloyds Banking Group funded 107,000 start-ups last year through the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS).

Ex-ING Lease IT specialist joins NetSol

Ex-ING Lease head of operations and IT Paul Stevens has joined software provider NetSol as chief information officer.

Aldermore asset finance rolls past £1bn

Aldermore’s asset finance portfolio has exceeded £1bn (€1.31bn), according to a statement released by the bank.

NACFB tables amendment to UK SME legislation

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has tabled an amendment to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill which is currently going through legislative scrutiny in the UK.

RBS ties up with P2P lenders

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will formally refer small businesses it cannot help to peer-to-peer options for alternative sources of finance.

Leasing Foundation begins second tranche of leasing research

The Leasing Foundation has begun a second wave of research into how leasing is used within banks and businesses, which it intends to publish in April.

Leasing to feature at Davos World Economic Forum

Discussions on the role of leasing in building a “circular economy” will feature at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week.