Senior appointments drive Fleet Alliance’s sustainable mobility strategy

Fleet Alliance has made a number of senior appointments to underpin the growth of the fleet management provider as a sustainable mobility business. Among the key appointments is Emma Lovick as the new Head of People and Culture. Her remit is to develop the culture that underpins the business - called 'Fleet Alliance Loves', based on Fleet Alliance's core values of fairness, trust, engagement and respect - as the company grows in size.

Senior appointments drive Fleet Alliance’s sustainable mobility strategy

Mar 19, 2024

Fleet Alliance has made a number of senior appointments to underpin the growth of the fleet management provider as a sustainable mobility business. Among the key appointments is Emma Lovick as the new Head of People and Culture. Her remit is to develop the culture that underpins the business - called 'Fleet Alliance Loves', based on Fleet Alliance's core values of fairness, trust, engagement and respect - as the company grows in size.

AFC Summer Awards: Recognising great asset and auto finance employers

  The 2024 AFC Best Organisation to Work for Award is designed to recognise the best asset, auto or equipment finance organisation to work for in the industry. Many companies pride themselves on their culture, values or for being an overall great company to work for. However, these claims are often unsubstantiated, which is why the Best Organisation to Work for Award at the AFC Summer Awards is always so hotly contested.

AFC Summer Awards: Recognising great asset and auto finance employers

Mar 19, 2024

  The 2024 AFC Best Organisation to Work for Award is designed to recognise the best asset, auto or equipment finance organisation to work for in the industry. Many companies pride themselves on their culture, values or for being an overall great company to work for. However, these claims are often unsubstantiated, which is why the Best Organisation to Work for Award at the AFC Summer Awards is always so hotly contested.

Neil Pein appointed Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Effective from today, Neil Pein, previously Head of Payments for Group BNP Paribas, will succeed Isabelle Loc as Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. Neil Pein will report to Thierry Laborde, Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas and Head of Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS).

Neil Pein appointed Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

Mar 18, 2024

Effective from today, Neil Pein, previously Head of Payments for Group BNP Paribas, will succeed Isabelle Loc as Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. Neil Pein will report to Thierry Laborde, Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas and Head of Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS).

 
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Asset Finance Europe 50 2023 - maintaining growth in turbulent times

The annual ranking of Europe’s leading asset finance providers today reveals the leasing companies that delivered industry growth during a year in which the asset finance industry continued to face a period of economic uncertainty. The Asset Finance Europe 50, sponsored by Alfa, is the unique European annual ranking survey of business equipment and fleet lessors that provides an objective overview of all parts of the European leasing market.

Asset Finance Europe 50 2023 - maintaining growth in turbulent times

Nov 09, 2023

The annual ranking of Europe’s leading asset finance providers today reveals the leasing companies that delivered industry growth during a year in which the asset finance industry continued to face a period of economic uncertainty. The Asset Finance Europe 50, sponsored by Alfa, is the unique European annual ranking survey of business equipment and fleet lessors that provides an objective overview of all parts of the European leasing market.

 

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Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals growth as the leasing industry emerges from the pandemic

The new Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals a promising 9.3% increase in new business volumes in 2021, as the global leasing industry emerged from the pandemic and equipment investments rebounded. The report highlights that the top 50 countries reported new business volume of US$1.463 billion in 2021, up from US$1.338 billion in 2020.

Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals growth as the leasing industry emerges from the pandemic

Mar 01, 2023

The new Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals a promising 9.3% increase in new business volumes in 2021, as the global leasing industry emerged from the pandemic and equipment investments rebounded. The report highlights that the top 50 countries reported new business volume of US$1.463 billion in 2021, up from US$1.338 billion in 2020.

 

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New research finds SMEs stalling investment and growth plans

New research from independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS), reveals that interest rates and political uncertainty are holding back many businesses from investing in the long-term business growth the economy needs. Data from BFS’s Q1 2024 SME Confidence Tracker, which surveyed 1,000 UK SMEs, shows that over half (53%) of SMEs are putting off making major investments until interest rates fall, while four in ten (43%) are delaying investment until after the next general election.

New research finds SMEs stalling investment and growth plans

Mar 18, 2024

New research from independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS), reveals that interest rates and political uncertainty are holding back many businesses from investing in the long-term business growth the economy needs. Data from BFS’s Q1 2024 SME Confidence Tracker, which surveyed 1,000 UK SMEs, shows that over half (53%) of SMEs are putting off making major investments until interest rates fall, while four in ten (43%) are delaying investment until after the next general election.

BNP Paribas appoints Isabelle Loc as Head of Commercial & Personal Banking in France

BNP Paribas has announced that Isabelle Loc, previously Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, will take over the management of Commercial & Personal Banking in France as of March 18th. Loc succeeds Marguerite Bérard as Head of Commercial & Personal Banking and joins the BNP Paribas Executive Committee.

BNP Paribas appoints Isabelle Loc as Head of Commercial & Personal Banking in France

Mar 18, 2024

BNP Paribas has announced that Isabelle Loc, previously Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, will take over the management of Commercial & Personal Banking in France as of March 18th. Loc succeeds Marguerite Bérard as Head of Commercial & Personal Banking and joins the BNP Paribas Executive Committee.

FLA accreditation: journey to ‘huge win’

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) anticipates between 50–100 broker firms will sign up to its newly launched asset finance accreditation scheme within the first year, which the trade association says is specifically designed to significantly reduce the paperwork involved in demonstrating to funders that they meet regulatory requirements.

FLA accreditation: journey to ‘huge win’

Mar 15, 2024

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) anticipates between 50–100 broker firms will sign up to its newly launched asset finance accreditation scheme within the first year, which the trade association says is specifically designed to significantly reduce the paperwork involved in demonstrating to funders that they meet regulatory requirements.

 
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Solifi announced as sponsor of the AFC equipment finance provider of the year award 2024

Solifi, global fintech software partner for secured finance, has been announced as sponsor of the AFC Equipment Finance Provider of the Year Award at the 2024 AFC Summer Awards. Celebrating excellence across the asset, auto and equipment finance industries, the Asset Finance Connect (AFC) Summer Awards will be held on 9th July 2024 at City Central set within the Grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company in London, book your table now.

Solifi announced as sponsor of the AFC equipment finance provider of the year award 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Solifi, global fintech software partner for secured finance, has been announced as sponsor of the AFC Equipment Finance Provider of the Year Award at the 2024 AFC Summer Awards. Celebrating excellence across the asset, auto and equipment finance industries, the Asset Finance Connect (AFC) Summer Awards will be held on 9th July 2024 at City Central set within the Grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company in London, book your table now.

AFC Leaders Summit Europe: Mike Janse, COO and a.i. CEO, DLL joins opening panel

Mike Janse will join the opening panel at the inaugural AFC Leaders’ Summit Europe in an agenda which will focus on the commercial and regulatory landscape for auto and equipment finance in the EU in the lead-up to the EU elections in June. The event takes place at the Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's in Brussels on 16th April. It starts at 10.30 and finishes with an early evening dinner.

AFC Leaders Summit Europe: Mike Janse, COO and a.i. CEO, DLL joins opening panel

Mar 14, 2024

Mike Janse will join the opening panel at the inaugural AFC Leaders’ Summit Europe in an agenda which will focus on the commercial and regulatory landscape for auto and equipment finance in the EU in the lead-up to the EU elections in June. The event takes place at the Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's in Brussels on 16th April. It starts at 10.30 and finishes with an early evening dinner.

Leaseurope report highlights the role of leasing in transition finance

Leaseurope’s new report – The role of leasing in enabling the transition to a climate-neutral and sustainable European economy - highlights case studies of transition finance, which may not be eligible under the current EU taxonomy but still demonstrate a material contribution to sustainability. The report also looks at the sets out high-level proposals for measuring and reporting this key type of finance.

Leaseurope report highlights the role of leasing in transition finance

Mar 15, 2024

Leaseurope’s new report – The role of leasing in enabling the transition to a climate-neutral and sustainable European economy - highlights case studies of transition finance, which may not be eligible under the current EU taxonomy but still demonstrate a material contribution to sustainability. The report also looks at the sets out high-level proposals for measuring and reporting this key type of finance.

 
 

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Corporate insolvencies rise in February 2024

Corporate insolvency levels rose 73.3% from pre-pandemic levels last month, while personal insolvency levels rose 22.4% during the same period, according to new statistics from the Insolvency Service. Corporate insolvencies increased by 18.5% in February 2024 to a total of 2,102 compared to January's total of 1,774 and increased by 16.7% compared to February 2023's figure of 1,801.

Corporate insolvencies rise in February 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Corporate insolvency levels rose 73.3% from pre-pandemic levels last month, while personal insolvency levels rose 22.4% during the same period, according to new statistics from the Insolvency Service. Corporate insolvencies increased by 18.5% in February 2024 to a total of 2,102 compared to January's total of 1,774 and increased by 16.7% compared to February 2023's figure of 1,801.

‘Improbable’ FCA will find nothing in motor finance review

The FCA’s chief executive has said it is ‘improbable’ the regulator will find nothing to report following its review of historic motor finance sales, after confirming that the investigation is not retrospective and will focus on conduct that may have breached the law in force at the time.

‘Improbable’ FCA will find nothing in motor finance review

Mar 14, 2024

The FCA’s chief executive has said it is ‘improbable’ the regulator will find nothing to report following its review of historic motor finance sales, after confirming that the investigation is not retrospective and will focus on conduct that may have breached the law in force at the time.

Metro Bank records first annual profit since 2018 after cutting 1,000 jobs

Metro Bank has reported statutory profit before tax of £30.5 million for the year, the first time since 2018, with a 67% year-on-year reduction in underlying loss to £16.9 million. The return to profit came after the lender was rescued from potential collapse by a major refinancing package in October 2023.

Metro Bank records first annual profit since 2018 after cutting 1,000 jobs

Mar 13, 2024

Metro Bank has reported statutory profit before tax of £30.5 million for the year, the first time since 2018, with a 67% year-on-year reduction in underlying loss to £16.9 million. The return to profit came after the lender was rescued from potential collapse by a major refinancing package in October 2023.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas launches Logisnext Financial Services through partnership with DLL

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext), manufacturer and provider of material handling, automation and fleet solutions, has announced the launch of Logisnext Financial Services, providing customers with one single point of contact for equipment purchasing and financing. The new service is offered through Logisnext’s strategic partnership with DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas launches Logisnext Financial Services through partnership with DLL

Mar 14, 2024

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext), manufacturer and provider of material handling, automation and fleet solutions, has announced the launch of Logisnext Financial Services, providing customers with one single point of contact for equipment purchasing and financing. The new service is offered through Logisnext’s strategic partnership with DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology.

Alfa revenue exceeds £100 million milestone in a strong FY2023

Alfa Financial Software (Alfa), provider of asset finance software to global blue-chip customers, has published its full-year results for the 12-month period to 31st December 2023, achieving the impressive milestone of exceeding £100 million revenue.

Alfa revenue exceeds £100 million milestone in a strong FY2023

Mar 14, 2024

Alfa Financial Software (Alfa), provider of asset finance software to global blue-chip customers, has published its full-year results for the 12-month period to 31st December 2023, achieving the impressive milestone of exceeding £100 million revenue.

Specialist business finance brokerage appoints two new directors

County Durham-based Dealer Net Finance has promoted Sam Musgrave and Kavan Young to the role of directors within the business. The strategic internal promotions come at a time of growth for the company, helping to create a strong senior leadership team as the business moves forward with expansion plans. Set up in 2006 Dealer Net Finance is an agricultural and commercial specialist finance brokerage.

Specialist business finance brokerage appoints two new directors

Mar 13, 2024

County Durham-based Dealer Net Finance has promoted Sam Musgrave and Kavan Young to the role of directors within the business. The strategic internal promotions come at a time of growth for the company, helping to create a strong senior leadership team as the business moves forward with expansion plans. Set up in 2006 Dealer Net Finance is an agricultural and commercial specialist finance brokerage.

 

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