Haydock agrees block discounting deal with London investment manager
UK-based asset finance specialist Haydock Finance has announced block discounting with investment manager Downing LLP, the company said in a…
UK SMEs increased digital investment during pandemic: survey
SMEs from across the UK – including those in non-consumer-facing sectors – are increasingly moving their operations online, according to Close Brothers Asset Finance’s latest research. Survey findings of 900…
Paragon’s construction finance team sharpens regional focus with new hires
UK-based specialist lender Paragon Bank has announced that its construction finance team has strengthened its regional presence with the appointment of two business development managers. Kelly Matthews (pictured below) has…
IGF bolsters team with City and Midlands hires
UK-based independent commercial finance provider Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has appointed two ABL directors, the company said in a statement. Michael Ward in Yorkshire and James Hogan in London have joined…
Ultimate Finance defies Covid-19 odds with strong annual growth
UK asset-based lender Ultimate Finance provided more than £1.5bn to British SMEs during 2020, despite difficult economic conditions attributed to Covid-19, the specialist lender said in a press release. Organisational…
Allica Bank launches asset finance offering
Allica Bank, a UK provider of financial services for SMEs, has announced the launch of its asset finance offering. The lender, which gained its banking licence in September 2019, said…
83% of UK SMEs start 2021 with fresh set of growth goals for 2021: poll
Hitachi Capital Business Finance has found evidence to suggest small businesses resilience has not wavered as 2021 gets off to a start, despite a challenging 12-months characterised by Covid-19 inspired…