All articles by Christopher Marchant

Government to launch fund for SME growth

In a speech to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on Tuesday small business minister Andrew Griffiths unveiled a £8m fund intended to boost SME growth.

Majority of brokers expect growth in business over next 12 months

A United Trust Bank (UTB) survey of 120 finance brokers in April 2018 shows that 62% expect their business to grow over the next 12 months.

BNP Paribas LS makes three hires for UK division

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed three business development managers within its ICT finance division.

Ethos to undergo UK expansion

UK asset finance firm Ethos is to relocate to larger offices in the Yorkshire area. The firm, which now employs eight people, will remain at Hornbeam Park, but with increased office size at the site’s Innovation Centre.

BVRLA quarterly survey shows decline in fleet leasing

Quarterly leasing survey results released by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) have shown a decline in the fleet leasing sector for the first time since it began compiling the survey in 2014.

Siemens parent warns of Brexit trade disruption

Bibby Financial Services appoints head of trade services

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has acquired a head of trade services as part of its service to small SMEs trading domestically in the UK and overseas.

REN Legal makes second senior appointment to Aviation Finance and Leasing

REN Legal has made an addition to its asset finance team.

LDF marks £1bn in own-book lending

LDF Group (LDF)  has written £1bn total in lending on its own book since 2014, the funder has said.

Hampshire Trust Bank appoints business development manager

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has hired a business development manager for its asset finance team.