All articles by Shivam Mishra
Shivam Mishra
Alpha Trains and VIAS Rail announce leasing agreement
The agreement will see these five-car EMUs operating on the upcoming Emscher Express Network starting December 2026.
British Business Bank’s total financial capacity raised to £25.6bn
With this expanded capacity, the bank will increase its annual investments by two-thirds, reaching approximately £2.5bn.
Asset Advantage initiates survey to examine funding requirements for SMEs
The survey aims to identify key themes in the commercial finance market, focusing on the current and future landscape of SME funding needs.
Leaseurope’s Q4 2024 index reveals mixed trends in European leasing
In Q4 2024, the overall weighted average ratios showed a positive trend compared with Q4 2023, except for an increase in the cost/income ratio.
Shawbrook extends £20m revolving credit to ScotLend
This mark a milestone for Shawbrook’s speciality finance team as its first transaction supporting a Scottish-based lender.
Bibby Financial Services appoints strategic IT director
Daniel Johnson has over 14 years of experience in banking, fintech, insurance, and consulting to his new role.
Westpac and UOB provide project financing for Bramley battery project
Westpac and UOB will each provide half of the undisclosed finance amount.
Arbuthnot Banking Group reports 17% deposit growth amid stable loans
The bank’s loan balances stood at £2.36bn ($3.16bn) on 30 April, reflecting a decrease from £2.38bn at the end of 2024.
UK SME lender Funding Circle enables ninth public securitisation
The latest development brings the total securitised issuance through the platform to approximately £2.17bn ($2.91bn).
Time Finance survey reveals 70% of SMEs miss out on broker support for growth
The Finance Apathy Survey, which included 500 SME owners and decision-makers, revealed that 52% were aware of brokers but had never engaged their services.