All articles by Christopher Marchant

BFS makes business development hire

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed a Yorkshire-based business development manager, intended to create business opportunities and support SMEs.

FLA figures show asset finance growth for May

Henry Howard Finance to make senior sales appointments

FCA proposes directory for financial services workers 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on the creation of a directory cataloging the status and history of individuals working in financial services.  

Metro Bank provides £800,000 facility to IT company

HTB appoints asset finance operations director

£9.7bn fall in SME lending across UK last year

84% of areas in the UK saw SME lending from banks fall in the past year as small businesses continue to face difficulties in securing finance.

Quantum Funding make hire for broker manager role

Quantum Funding, an asset finance lender for SMEs, has appointed a broker manager for the south of England.

Aldermore survey: SMEs optimistic about export market

Over four fifths of UK SMEs trading overseas expect to see their exporting business revenues increase over the next year.

Hitachi Capital acquires financial services provider Franchise Finance

Hitachi Capital UK is to extend its reach in the franchising industry with the acquisition of specialist financial services provider Franchise Finance.