Jo Davis and Daksha Mistry launch specialist legal firm
Business partners Jo Davis and Daksha Mistry have launched Auxillias – a specialist legal and compliance firm for consumers in the consumer, motor and asset finance…
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Alphabet (GB) names Clive Buhagiar as interim COO
Mobility and fleet leasing firm Alphabet (GB) has confirmed the appointment of Clive Buhagiar as its interim chief operating…
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FLA publishes Covid-19 recovery plan for UK industry
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has published its recovery plan for the UK economy, recommending a phased approach…
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Leasing.com partners with Wizzle to encourage car leasing
Online vehicle leasing comparison site Leasing.com has partnered with Wizzle to make it easier for consumers to switch from…
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FCA & Bank of England outlines data-driven future for FS sector
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have outlined proposals for a data-focused future for the…
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Autorola Group appoints business unit director of Indicata
Autorola Group has named Andy Shields as the business unit director of used vehicle pricing and market analysis firm…
ByOakNorth Bank provides £1.1m loan to Baxter brothers for Edinburgh hotel
OakNorth Bank has provided a £1.1m loan to entrepreneur brothers who own BXTR, for the launch of a boutique hotel brand…
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Stephen Haddrill named director general of the FLA
The Finance & Leasing Association chairman and board have named Stephen Haddrill as director general, who will take up…
By FLA: asset finance market jumps 6% year-on-year in August
The asset finance market (primarily leasing and hire purchase) held steady in August, increasing by 6% year-on-year, according to…
ByAlphabet (GB) appoints head of process management
Business mobility and fleet leasing firm Alphabet (GB) has appointed Sascha Fricke as the company’s head of process management.…
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JCB Group signs remarketing contract with BCA
Kent and Sussex-based motor dealer JCB Group has agreed a two-year remarketing deal with vehicle marketplace BCA. The partnership…
ByBNP Paribas to launch UK dealer stock funding product
Two divisions of the BNP Paribas Group have collaborated to launch stock funding for motor dealers in the UK.…
ByAlphabet appoints two to senior management roles
Vehicle leasing company Alphabet has appointed Miles Tetlow as head of contract management and Hannah Broad as head of…
ByCircular economy: what are the benefits?
A circular economy is seen as an alternative to the traditional linear economy of taking, making and disposing, and…
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Wyelands Bank appoints renewables specialist to launch offering
Wyelands Bank has appointed a renewables specialist to its asset finance team as it launches its offering for the…
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Peter Cottle joins consultancy firm GrowCap
GrowCap has appointed Peter Cottle as head of its automotive sector, where he will drive the firm’s commercial activities…
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Asset Alliance Group secures additional £20m investment
Asset Alliance Group has secured a £20m investment from Allied Irish Bank (GB), taking the total funding in the…
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CD Auction Group to manage Marshall Leasing’s pool fleet
Marshall Leasing has appointed CD Auction Group to manage its pool fleet, providing the firm with a number of…
ByLex Autolease: company car motoring fines on the rise
The proportion of company car drivers incurring fines and penalties increased by more than 20% during the first half…
By Survey: SME growth limited by lack of finance options
A lack of appropriate finance options was cited as the largest hurdle in raising value and growing business growth…
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NatWest: automotive sector sees sharpest PMI downturn in six years
The UK automobiles & auto parts PMI registered below the 50.0 no-change threshold for the second month running in…
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Volkswagen CV launches used van finance calculator
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a used van finance calculator, enabling customers to personalise their finance search. Approved by…
ByBusiness insight: What are the different types of financial assets?
There are different types of assets that are important to businesses. An asset is something owned by a company…
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Fuel Card Services taps epyx for online SMR portal
Fuel Card Services has launched an online service, maintenance and repair (SMR) portal, using technology from epyx. The platform,…
By Wyelands: SME manufacturers face financing difficulties
Some 46% of UK mid-sized manufacturers have faced difficulties in raising finance, according to research from Wyelands Bank. The…
By What is small ticket leasing?
Small ticket leasing offers businesses the opportunity to finance new equipment, such as computers, software, printers and furniture, without…
By Hampshire Trust Bank names asset finance managing director
Hampshire Trust Bank has appointed Paul Bartley as managing director of its asset finance division, effective immediately. Bartley has…
ByAcquis completes management buy-out with Dunedin backing
Leasing insurance provider Acquis has completed a management buy-out (MBO) with the backing of private equity investor Dunedin. The…
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MotoNovo Finance completes integration with Aldermore
MotoNovo Finance has completed its integration with Aldermore, following the bank’s acquisition by FirstRand in March 2018. The integration…
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London introduces ULEZ: industry reaction
Central London has implemented the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) today, in a bid to reduce the amount of…
ByBVRLA: Fleet focus ‘necessary for ULEZ launch’
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has called on policymakers to work more closely with fleets in…
By Aldermore posts sustained profit growth in H1 2018 of £74.7m
Digital challenger bank Aldermore has published its financial results for the six months to 31 December 2018, revealing a…
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