All articles by Peter Johnstone

Peter Johnstone

Syscap: Earnings up, loss down

Syscap has reported 16% year-on-year EBITDA (earnings before tax, depreciation and amortisation) growth for the year to 31 March 2013.

Optimistic outlook for manufacturing

After a tough few years the European manufacturing leasing sector is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Peter Johnstone talked to industry leaders.

De Lage Landen reports 9% profit growth in H1

De Lage Landen (DLL) has reported net profit of €208m for the first half of 2013, a 9% year-on-year rise.

Fleet Friday: Latest licences, lattes, liveries

A weekly round of the latest fleet news, including GE’s tech announcement, Lex’s deal with Caffè Nero, Alphabet’s deal with epyx, Fleet Alliance’s deal with Pets at Home, Norbert Dentressangle’s deal with BRS, why ACFO wants your opinions, and emissions standards from Mazda and EA.

Leaseurope launch Leasing for Growth campaign

Leaseurope has launched a campaign to promote the contribution of the leasing industry to European business growth.

FLA releases lease accounting comments

The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has issued its response to the International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) latest Lease Exposure Draft.

Leaseurope research shows low risk in European leasing

Default and loss rates in SME leasing are far below those calculated by the European Banking Authority (EBA), according to a report on the low-risk nature of leasing published by Leaseurope.

D’Ammassa appointed MD of Aldermore Asset Finance

Aldermore has appointed Carl D’Ammassa as managing director of its asset finance division.

FLA: Leasing up 3% for July

Business volumes in UK leasing and hire purchase was up 3% year-on-year in July, as was second quarter business, according to the latest Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) data.

D’Ammassa to step down as Hitachi MD

Hitachi Capital Business Finance (HCBF) has announced that Carl D’Ammassa will be stepping down as managing director on 30 September, after a year in the post.