All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Reward Funding surpasses £350m in alternative finance lending

Since reaching its previous milestone, Reward Funding has expanded its workforce with 15 new hires and has supported a total of 625 clients.  

British Business Bank achieves £2.5bn in Growth Guarantee lending

This scheme has seen 69% of its lending directed to businesses outside London and the South East, highlighting its broad geographic impact. 

Wey Bridging Finance forms alliance with Renaissance Asset Finance

The collaboration includes a newly approved funding line from Renaissance Asset Finance.

British Business Bank facilitates £6.8bn in financing in FY24/25

The agency recorded a pre-tax profit of £144m in its most recent financial year, attributed to the strong performance of its investments.

Time Finance forays into materials handling segment with new team

The move is part of the company’s plan to extend Asset Finance solutions to new segments such as those reliant on heavy machinery.

Momenta Finance appoints Tim Boag as new CEO

Boag has over 35 years of experience in the financial sector, having worked with prominent UK banks and specialised lending institutions.

STB CF finances Modella’s purchase of WH Smith’s UK high street business

The deal reflects increased retail merger and acquisition activity for Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance.

EIB, Rabobank and DLL collaborate to offer $1.1bn for SMEs and mid-caps

DLL, the asset finance subsidiary of Rabobank, has secured €250m from EIB.  

Time Finance appoints new head of operations in asset finance team

The move aligns with the independent lender’s goal to increase its lending book to £300m ($401.7m).  

Shawbrook Bank supports Portman Finance Group with $13m facility

Established in 2007 by Alex Read, Portman has transitioned from a brokerage to a lender, supporting more than 20,000 SMEs.