All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
UK SMEs increasingly opt for alternative financing over traditional banks: iwoca
The shift in preference is largely attributed to the need for expedited decision-making processes, as reported by 73% of brokers.
Paragon and Aldermore boost SME support with GGS moves
Paragon increases lending pot to £55m with targeted support for tariff-impacted sectors, while Aldermore launches new GGS-backed invoice finance and term loan products.
DF Capital implements Lendscape’s asset finance platform
The move allowed the company to introduce new finance products for SMEs and venture into the consumer finance sector for the first time.
UK asset finance new business rises 1% in June 2025: FLA
This growth trend is consistent with the data for the first half of 2025, which also saw a 1% increase compared to the first six months of 2024.
Arriva’s Chiltern Railways enters ten-year lease deal with Beacon Trains
Backed by the UK Department for Transport (DfT), the new trains will replace the oldest trains in Chiltern’s current fleet.
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Haydock Finance appoints new senior underwriter for structured deals
Emily Barnett’s role will involve dealing with more intricate and higher-value financial arrangements.
Time Finance bolsters funding facilities to more than £250m
The expansion is the result of renewed agreements with a consortium of eight funding partners.
Momenta Finance names new chief commercial officer
Chris Forrest will be responsible for commercial direction of the company, particularly within its SME and property finance offerings.
PEAC Solutions’ senior VP Tibor Horvath to retire
Horvath will maintain ties with PEAC Solutions as a consultant, with a focus on enhancing the material handling and forklift sectors.
Reward Funding names new business development director
Martyn Evans will focus on enhancing Reward Funding’s product offerings and establishing partnerships.