Simply Asset Finance’s Liverpool office celebrates £7 million in advances in its inaugural year

In a standout opening year for Simply’s Liverpool office, the team has doubled in size and worked with over 800 customers to deliver tailored asset financing to SMEs based in the North West. This week Simply hosted an event to celebrate the successes of the Liverpool team where the growing network of business development executives has delivered £7 million in advances and over 100 deals in the first year as well as supporting over 50 brokerages.

Simply Asset Finance’s Liverpool office celebrates £7 million in advances in its inaugural year

Apr 25, 2024

In a standout opening year for Simply’s Liverpool office, the team has doubled in size and worked with over 800 customers to deliver tailored asset financing to SMEs based in the North West. This week Simply hosted an event to celebrate the successes of the Liverpool team where the growing network of business development executives has delivered £7 million in advances and over 100 deals in the first year as well as supporting over 50 brokerages.

Allica Bank completes £500m of asset finance lending

With Allica Bank reaching an impressive £500 million asset finance lending milestone this week, Asset Finance Connect spoke to Allica’s head of asset finance sales, Brandon Hall, to find out the secret to their success. Allica Bank – the business bank dedicated to serving established businesses – has revealed it has lent over £500 million in asset finance. Having launched its asset finance arm in January 2021, Allica says that over the past 12 months it has lent almost double the amount it lent in the previous two years combined.

Allica Bank completes £500m of asset finance lending

Apr 24, 2024

With Allica Bank reaching an impressive £500 million asset finance lending milestone this week, Asset Finance Connect spoke to Allica’s head of asset finance sales, Brandon Hall, to find out the secret to their success. Allica Bank – the business bank dedicated to serving established businesses – has revealed it has lent over £500 million in asset finance. Having launched its asset finance arm in January 2021, Allica says that over the past 12 months it has lent almost double the amount it lent in the previous two years combined.

Cambridge & Counties Bank awarded green iiE accreditation for ninth year in a row

Cambridge & Counties Bank, has been awarded Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation for a record ninth year in a row. The bank achieved the Green level accreditation with a score of 76% in the official auditing process, which is based on eight separate sub-categories including leadership and governance, carbon management, waste management, and environmental and social projects. In the latter sub-category, the bank scored 100%.

Cambridge & Counties Bank awarded green iiE accreditation for ninth year in a row

Apr 25, 2024

Cambridge & Counties Bank, has been awarded Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation for a record ninth year in a row. The bank achieved the Green level accreditation with a score of 76% in the official auditing process, which is based on eight separate sub-categories including leadership and governance, carbon management, waste management, and environmental and social projects. In the latter sub-category, the bank scored 100%.

 

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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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UTB launches block discounting service

United Trust Bank (UTB) has announced the launch of its Block Discounting service which aims to provide funding to non-bank lenders unable to fund their operations through retail consumer deposits. The new venture, headed up by UTB’s Julian Mellors, soft launched in October 2023 and has several live facilities with small and medium-sized independent asset finance companies and is in various stages of negotiations with more potential partners.

UTB launches block discounting service

Apr 25, 2024

United Trust Bank (UTB) has announced the launch of its Block Discounting service which aims to provide funding to non-bank lenders unable to fund their operations through retail consumer deposits. The new venture, headed up by UTB’s Julian Mellors, soft launched in October 2023 and has several live facilities with small and medium-sized independent asset finance companies and is in various stages of negotiations with more potential partners.

Who will be named the ‘Rising Star’ of 2024 at the Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards?

The changing mindset and culture within the asset finance industry is helping to attract the next generation of talented young professionals. To recruit and retain this new talent, the industry must foster, develop, guide and support the rising stars of the industry. Recognising this new and upcoming industry talent, the Rising Star Award 2024 will celebrate an exceptional new talent who has demonstrated their true passion for the industry, has started to make a positive impact, and has ability and ambition to excel.

Who will be named the ‘Rising Star’ of 2024 at the Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards?

Apr 24, 2024

The changing mindset and culture within the asset finance industry is helping to attract the next generation of talented young professionals. To recruit and retain this new talent, the industry must foster, develop, guide and support the rising stars of the industry. Recognising this new and upcoming industry talent, the Rising Star Award 2024 will celebrate an exceptional new talent who has demonstrated their true passion for the industry, has started to make a positive impact, and has ability and ambition to excel.

Why, where and how asset finance brokers should use tech in their businesses

During the latest Asset Finance Connect (AFC) webcast, sponsored by NETSOL Technologies, representatives from the asset finance broker and lender communities came together to explore the role of broker technology, looking at why, where and how brokers can use tech to do more business, improve margins and better serve customers and lenders.

Why, where and how asset finance brokers should use tech in their businesses

Apr 25, 2024

During the latest Asset Finance Connect (AFC) webcast, sponsored by NETSOL Technologies, representatives from the asset finance broker and lender communities came together to explore the role of broker technology, looking at why, where and how brokers can use tech to do more business, improve margins and better serve customers and lenders.

 
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PEAC and NOBLELIFT unite in strategic financing partnership

Multi-national asset finance platform, PEAC Solutions, has announced a program agreement with NOBLELIFT North America, a global manufacturer specialising in lithium-iron electric forklifts and material handling equipment. Revolutionising the material handling landscape, the partnership will combine PEAC’s comprehensive financing prowess with NOBLELIFT’s cutting-edge product offerings.

PEAC and NOBLELIFT unite in strategic financing partnership

Apr 25, 2024

Multi-national asset finance platform, PEAC Solutions, has announced a program agreement with NOBLELIFT North America, a global manufacturer specialising in lithium-iron electric forklifts and material handling equipment. Revolutionising the material handling landscape, the partnership will combine PEAC’s comprehensive financing prowess with NOBLELIFT’s cutting-edge product offerings.

Shoosmiths appoints Shama Perera as director of business development & marketing

  Shoosmiths has appointed Shama Perera as the new director of business development & marketing. Perera will drive the firm’s client-led growth strategy across the firm’s core practice areas of real estate, corporate and litigation and five sectors of energy and infrastructure, mobility, financial services, living and technology.

Shoosmiths appoints Shama Perera as director of business development & marketing

Apr 24, 2024

  Shoosmiths has appointed Shama Perera as the new director of business development & marketing. Perera will drive the firm’s client-led growth strategy across the firm’s core practice areas of real estate, corporate and litigation and five sectors of energy and infrastructure, mobility, financial services, living and technology.

Digitising communication channels for a collaborative broker-lender journey

In our latest Leader’s Interview, Michael Common, co-founder and CEO of Nivo, shares his thoughts with Asset Finance Connect on the opportunities for further digitisation in the asset finance industry, the role of artificial intelligence (AI), and technology as a tool for collaboration in the broker-lender channel.

Digitising communication channels for a collaborative broker-lender journey

Apr 23, 2024

In our latest Leader’s Interview, Michael Common, co-founder and CEO of Nivo, shares his thoughts with Asset Finance Connect on the opportunities for further digitisation in the asset finance industry, the role of artificial intelligence (AI), and technology as a tool for collaboration in the broker-lender channel.

 
 
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Dawn Tuck joins Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Manufacturing team

Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Manufacturing team has announced the appointment of Dawn Tuck to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the North West. Dawn brings significant financial services experience to the role – including over 25 years in asset finance – gained at some of the UK’s leading funders.

Dawn Tuck joins Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Manufacturing team

Apr 25, 2024

Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Manufacturing team has announced the appointment of Dawn Tuck to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the North West. Dawn brings significant financial services experience to the role – including over 25 years in asset finance – gained at some of the UK’s leading funders.

Andrew Brameld steps into Chief Commercial Officer role at BNP Paribas Personal Finance

Andrew Brameld has stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer at BNP Paribas Personal Finance from his position as Managing Director of motor finance. Brameld joined BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK in 2017 following an extensive career in automotive finance to establish their motor finance division, which successfully launched in 2019.

Andrew Brameld steps into Chief Commercial Officer role at BNP Paribas Personal Finance

Apr 24, 2024

Andrew Brameld has stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer at BNP Paribas Personal Finance from his position as Managing Director of motor finance. Brameld joined BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK in 2017 following an extensive career in automotive finance to establish their motor finance division, which successfully launched in 2019.

Stefany Rojas and Anne Jenkins appointed to key leadership roles at Leasepath

Leasepath, provider of innovative financial technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Stefany Rojas as Executive Director and Vice President of Client Relations, and Anne Jenkins as Vice President of Product Management to drive impact and seize new opportunities in the UK market.

Stefany Rojas and Anne Jenkins appointed to key leadership roles at Leasepath

Apr 24, 2024

Leasepath, provider of innovative financial technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Stefany Rojas as Executive Director and Vice President of Client Relations, and Anne Jenkins as Vice President of Product Management to drive impact and seize new opportunities in the UK market.

Reigning champions InterBay Asset Finance return for the 2024 AFPA Trust Big Quiz

InterBay Asset Finance will be returning to defend their quizzing title at the AFPA Trust 2024 Big Quiz and raise vital funds for their chosen charity Depaul. The reigning Big Quiz winners are also proud to announce that they will be the pre-quiz drink sponsor at the 2024 quizzing event which will be held on 23rd May 2024 at the Royal Overseas League in London.

Reigning champions InterBay Asset Finance return for the 2024 AFPA Trust Big Quiz

Apr 23, 2024

InterBay Asset Finance will be returning to defend their quizzing title at the AFPA Trust 2024 Big Quiz and raise vital funds for their chosen charity Depaul. The reigning Big Quiz winners are also proud to announce that they will be the pre-quiz drink sponsor at the 2024 quizzing event which will be held on 23rd May 2024 at the Royal Overseas League in London.

Asset finance brokers banking on tech to improve customer journey

An overwhelming majority (87%) of asset finance brokers believe investing in tech will give them a competitive-edge, but cost constraints mean they are looking to implement systems incrementally. That was the consensus among attendees at AFC’s webinar looking at why, who and how brokers can use tech to do more business, improve margins and better serve customers.

Asset finance brokers banking on tech to improve customer journey

Apr 22, 2024

An overwhelming majority (87%) of asset finance brokers believe investing in tech will give them a competitive-edge, but cost constraints mean they are looking to implement systems incrementally. That was the consensus among attendees at AFC’s webinar looking at why, who and how brokers can use tech to do more business, improve margins and better serve customers.

AFC Leaders’ Summit Europe welcomes industry leaders to Brussels

Over 100 of Europe’s most senior industry leaders joined Asset Finance Connect (AFC) at the hugely successful inaugural Leaders’ Summit Europe, held in Brussels on 16th April, for a day of networking, panel discussions and roundtable sessions centred around the key topics affecting the equipment and auto finance markets in Europe today.

AFC Leaders’ Summit Europe welcomes industry leaders to Brussels

Apr 22, 2024

Over 100 of Europe’s most senior industry leaders joined Asset Finance Connect (AFC) at the hugely successful inaugural Leaders’ Summit Europe, held in Brussels on 16th April, for a day of networking, panel discussions and roundtable sessions centred around the key topics affecting the equipment and auto finance markets in Europe today.

 

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British Business Investments announces a £15m facility to Catfoss Finance Limited

British Business Investments has announced a £15m facility to Catfoss Finance Limited (“Catfoss”)....

British Business Investments announces a £15m facility to Catfoss Finance Limited

Apr 24, 2024

Allica Bank achieves first full year profit – just three years since opening doors to lending

Recently named as the fastest-growing UK fintech ever by Deloitte in their UK Technology Fast 50 2...

Allica Bank achieves first full year profit – just three years since opening doors to lending

Apr 22, 2024

Evolve Business Finance expands team with new business development executive

Independent commercial finance broker, Evolve Business Finance, has announced the appointment of N...

Evolve Business Finance expands team with new business development executive

Apr 23, 2024

Nominate your employer for the Asset Finance Connect Best Organisation to Work for Award

Recognising the people and organisations that are part of the asset, auto and equipment finance in...

Nominate your employer for the Asset Finance Connect Best Organisation to Work for Award

Apr 23, 2024

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