A spectacular take-off and a crash landing: the story of GPA
In July 2021, European regulators approved a €25bn deal between Ireland’s AerCap to buy GE Capital Aviation Services in a move that sees the world’s two largest aviation leasing companies…
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Germany: Leasing cements its role as a key finance alternative
Leasing activity in Germany declined in 2020, mirroring the more general economic trend across the…
For businesses suffering from long Covid, going virtual is the solution
Andy Page has over 30 years’ experience in asset and automotive funding and is the sales and marketing lead for Sofico UK,…
Financing, a key enabler for carbon neutrality
In a partnership with Hyundai Motor Group, BNP Paribas is exploring the potential for mass deployment of hydrogen fuel in…
The switch from Car-as-a-Service to Battery-as-a-Service
Disruption and innovation are commonplace for the electric vehicle industry with the Battery as a Service (BaaS), or battery swapping,…
Will Biden’s tax plans bring Ireland’s aviation leasing back down to earth?
For decades Ireland has been flying high as the undisputed global leader in aircraft financing and leasing thanks to a…
Managing the growing pains of consumption-based leasing
If consumption-based equipment leasing is to be widely taken up, its usage needs to be better predicted and measured and complications around its administration need to be addressed, says Diane…
A return to form on the back of Cura Italia Decree
Italy's leasing industry may have initially had a very mixed response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but government support has since created a firewall for SMEs and leasing companies. Che Golden…
Machine Learning: The man behind the machine, Alfa iQ’s Blaise Thomson
The role of machine learning (ML) in asset finance is a growing area, helping providers streamline their decision-making processes, systems and services. As ML and artificial intelligence (AI) become more…
The financial route to carbon zero and asset finance
As the build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to rise, how can the asset finance community play its part in reducing CO2 emissions? Equipment finance and motor finance…
Blue note lingers over OSB during otherwise strong 2020
OneSavings Bank (OSB) posted an increase in pre-tax profits of 25 per cent to £260.4m in 2020, but within its annual accounts is a minor, yet interesting, story of alleged…
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