All articles by Lorenzo Migliorato

Metro Bank appoints commercial banking director

Metro Bank has appointed Nick Kalamaras as commercial banking director.

EIB backs machinery rental provider in circular economy drive

The European Investment Bank has backed Finnish machinery rental group Cramo with €50m, in a push to incentivise the circular economy model.

European crafts association opposes SME definition change

Europe’s UEAPME has said it opposes any expansion to the definition of SME, warning that including more firms may dilute support for smaller entities.

Leasing Life conference: a meeting of minds in the Netherlands

Praetura promotes Simmons to board as sales director

Praetura Asset Finance has promoted Ric Simmons to the company’s board as sales director.

Bibby FS appoints UK specialist director

Bibby Financial Services has appointed Kash Ahmad as UK specialist director.

RM Secured Direct Lending earmarks £22m for new investments

RM Secured Direct Lending, an investment fund providing asset-based lending, has committed £22m (€25m) for new investments.

Arval appoints Cabaça as UK managing director

BNP Paribas’ Arval has appointed Miguel Cabaça as its managing director for the UK.

Ireland’s Bluestone raises €40m in ABS issue

Ireland’s Bluestone Asset Finance has raised €40m (£35m) through its fourth asset backed security issuance in the country.

€50m loan to lessor kicks off EBRD’s green fund in Poland

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has extended a €50m loan to Poland-based BZ WBK Leasing to finance local businesses’ energy and resource efficiency investments.