All articles by Christopher Marchant

FLA figures show slight decline for asset finance in June

Figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) fell in June by 3%

Secure Trust Bank asset finance lending declines 21%

Vanarama looks to machine learning for leasing brokerage

Van leasing brokerage company Vanarama is to focus on developments such as machine learning, in an attempt to interact with customers through improved IT services and more efficient credit checking systems.

Leasys UK extends partnership with Manheim

Manheim has signed a three-year partnership extension with Leasys UK, furthering the partnership on a national sales programme until at least 2021. 

County Finance Group third accredited partner with British Business Bank

The British Buisness Bank (BBB) have accredited the County Finance Group for the Asset Finance variant of the Bank’s EFG programme.

Henry Howard Finance hires head of HR and compliance

Newport-based Henry Howard Finance Group (HHF) has appointed a head of HR and compliance, intended to help support the funder’s continued growth.

Hilton-Baird director appointed to CICM’s executive board

The Hilton-Baird collection services’ director has been appointed to the executive board of trustees at the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).

Bibby FS provide £850,000 asset finance to loudspeaker manufacturer

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided an £850k funding facility to Fyne Audio, a new entrant into the high-end, loudspeaker audio market.

ALD results: 10% increase in fleet numbers

The fleet and leasing division of SocGen, ALD Automotive, has released half year results showing a 10.1% increase year-on-year. ALD results showed that there are now 1.59 million vehicles managed worldwide at end June 2018.

Asset Finance: Managing new levels of complexity