All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

KKR and GMP to launch rail leasing platform in Europe  

As part of the arrangement, KKR will obtain a majority stake in GMP.  

EBRD allocates $9.3m to Sparkasse Bank Skopje via green finance facility

The funding will be used to offer loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

One.funding and MV Commercial launch MV Asset Finance

The service aims to remove friction, ensure complete transparency, and enable a seamless process from initial engagement to completion.

Time Finance H1 FY25/26 profit before tax rises 10% to $5.7m

The company’s lending book registered growth for 18 consecutive quarters alongside a decline in arrears and write-offs.  

Lloyds Banking Group names new business and commercial banking CEO

The transition follows Elyn Corfield’s decision to step down in 2026, concluding nearly nine years with the group. 

TrueNoord appoints three new executives across Europe and Singapore

The appointments include Brendan Dempsey as finance manager, Michelle Kilcoyne as risk analyst, and Helderman as HR manager. 

Simply Asset Finance reaches $2.6bn loan origination milestone in 2025

During 2025, the company’s gross loan book increased to £543m and its customer base grew to 13,000.  

Total asset finance new business in October 2025 rises by 7%: FLA

Over the first ten months of 2025, total new asset finance business was 2% higher than in the same period in 2024. 

Time Finance appoints new structured credit head

Geoff Worrall joins Time Finance after nearly 40 years in financial services.  

UK SME asset finance demand projected to grow next year

The survey finds 72% of commercial finance brokers expect asset finance to lead SME funding demand in the next 12 months.