All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey lead in M&A advisory for Q1-Q3 2025

With regard to deal volume, Houlihan Lokey topped by offering advisory services on 240 deals.

EBRD grants €10m to enhance Tirana Bank’s trade finance services 

Under the scheme, Albanian MSMEs will be eligible for cashback of up to 10% of their loan amount.

ALD Automotive hit with fine for ‘unfair’ practices in Italy 

The company has been deemed to provide consumers with incomplete and unclear information about an optional paid service.  

Ultimate Finance new business reaches £190m in Q3 2025 

The lender’s current loan book value of £370m represents a 33% increase in new lending YoY.

UK CMA probes Sumitomo’s takeover of Macquarie’s helicopter leasing unit 

MRL operates a global helicopter leasing business with a fleet of roughly 120 aircraft serving various sectors.  

Specialist lender Shawbrook eyes IPO on London Stock Exchange 

The company aims to nearly double its loan book to around £30bn by the end of 2030.

grenke leasing new business sees 5.8% uptick in Q3 2025 

The company’s CFO has set a target of €2.4bn in new business for the full year.  

Debt Funds programme of British Business Bank boosts UK market

The study confirmed the programme’s role in the smaller business finance market. 

Time Finance and verifi to co-launch virtual inspection platform

The tool is designed to facilitate virtual inspections, supporting asset finance and the refinancing of existing assets. 

Asset Alliance Group enhances team structure in commercial vehicle unit

The sales team has been expanded to include Steve Martin as business development manager.