All articles by Lorenzo Migliorato

Nordea joins blockchain consortium for trade finance

Nordea has joined blockchain-based trade finance platform we.trade as a founding partner.

Chargemaster launches subscription service for EV fleets

Charging infrastructure operator Chargemaster has launched a subscription service for fleet and business vehicles.

Private equity lender raises £90m for lower mid-market firms

Shard Credit Partners has raised £90m in institutional investments for its future direct lending fund.

Academy acquires broker CarFinance2U

1pm’s Academy Leasing has acquired motor finance broker CarFinance2U for an undisclosed amount.

Henry Howard Finance strengthens internal IT team

HHF has expanded its internal IT team with a number of appointments over the last 12 month, to strengthen business intelligence and cyber-security.

FCA defends actions over RBS SME report

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has denied that its decision to withhold the externally-commissioned report on practices at Global Restructuring Group (GRG) was dictated by fear of a lawsuit by the business’ owner, RBS.

Close Brothers and RHA in HGV driver apprenticeship scheme

Close Brothers Asset Finance has partnered with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) to support the training of 20 HGV apprentice drivers.

Pushing leasing out of its comfort zone

EBRD backs Raiffeisen for developing leasing in Kosovo

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has extended a €5m (£5.7m) loan to Raiffeisen Leasing Kosovo to improve access to leasing for micro, small and medium enterprises.

Leasing Life announces award winners

The winners have been announced for the 2017 edition of the Leasing Life Awards, which took place on December 30 at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam.