All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

United Trust Bank to launch Stance Asset Finance brand

The new proposition will be powered by UTB’s operational functions and technology.  

Love Finance selects iwoca’s technology for SME financing

The partnership is aimed at enabling faster assessment and decision-making for loan applications. 

EBRD to offer $29m guarantee to CKB for MSMEs in Montenegro

EU is providing technical support and a first-loss counter-guarantee via the EFSD+ programme.  

Finnvera joins EIF as shareholder

The move is expected to promote the interests of both Finland and the financial sector within the EIF. 

FLA endorses UK’s 40% leasing assets tax allowance for first year

The measure aims to boost investment by easing restrictions on FYAs for leased assets and unincorporated businesses. 

Leasing Foundation identifies young professionals in 2025 30 Under 30 index

The initiative is backed by Asset Finance Connect and sponsored by Acquis.  

NACFB appoints Simon Featherstone as chair for two years

As chair, Featherstone will collaborate with the board and leadership team to maintain the association’s established structures. 

British Business Bank unveils new plan to boost UK small business finance

The bank will use its investment and banking businesses to implement several objectives over the next five years. 

EIB and finance&invest.brussels sign loan agreement to boost SME lending

The support will allow finance&invest.brussels to provide up to €140m in new loans to local SMEs and mid-caps. 

Purbeck Insurance calls on UK government for SME stability in Budget  

The company is requesting the chancellor to introduce long-term policy stability.