All articles by Christopher Marchant

Christopher Marchant

HHF results for H1 show 50% increase in own book lending

Henry Howard Finance (HHF) results has shown record portfolio growth during the first half of 2018.

Grenke results show continued H1 growth with €63.4m in profit

German leasing and factoring provider Grenke’s results for the first six months of 2018 have shown a profit increase of 23.1% to €63.4m (£56.3m), compared to the same period last year.

Former 1pm broker in Investec northern England hire

Investec Asset Finance (IAF) has announced the appointment of a broker manager with an Investec northern England focus.

Alphabet extends operations to Serbia

Business mobility provider and fleet leasing subsidiary of BMW, Alphabet has furthered its presence in the European market through the confirmation of a partner in Serbia. Alphabet now has presence in 22 countries across the world.

Arbuthnot ABL funds safety equipment provider

Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending has announced a deal for an undisclosed sum with Pyroban, global manufacturer of explosion proof equipment.

Ultimate Finance makes £200m available to SMEs

Ultimate Finance has reach a lending milestone as it makes available £200m to SME businesses across the UK.

Broker V4B enters daily hire market

The V4B Group has introduced daily hire company Absolute Car and Van Hire (ACV), in response to demand for short-term hire from vehicle leasing customers.

Henry Howard Group sells South Wales cashflow finance division

Henry Howard Group (HHG) has sold its cashflow finance division to Advantedge Commercial Financial.

FCA warns of Brexit causing contract continuity difficulties

In a speech to delegates at CityUK and Bloomberg, FCA executive director of international Nausicaa Delfas has warned about contract continuity following no-deal Brexit.

XL raises £1m through Crowdstacker site for contract hire

Prestige vehicle lessor XL has used the Crowdstacker platform to raise £1m in investment.