BBI unveils £20m funding facility for Sprk Capital
British Business Investments (BBI), a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank (BBB), has announced an initial £20 million funding …
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New frontiers in asset finance as AskThea and Compose hit the market
According to recent GlobalData analysis, the total market for AI was worth $103 billion in 2023. Estimates suggest that, by …
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Paragon Bank partners with Alfa
Paragon Bank has announced a partnership with Alfa to overhaul its commercial lending operations, implementing a new system to replace …
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Ultimate Finance achieves record loan book of $414m in 2024
Asset-based lending specialist Ultimate Finance has announced achieving a record-high loan book of £342m ($414.55m) in 2024. The growth was fuelled …
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What’s ahead for SMEs in 2025: opportunities, challenges, and growth strategies
As 2025 begins, SMEs are setting their sights on the opportunities and challenges the year ahead may bring. The past year …
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Q&A: Sean Blinkhorn on the future of asset finance and 2025 market trends
In this Q&A, Sean Blinkhorn, Commercial Manager at SAF Solutions, reflects on the state of the asset finance industry, the …
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Novuna Business Cash Flow bolsters sales and operational teams
Novuna Business Cash Flow, a provider of cash flow finance solutions to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporate …
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Cambridge & Counties Bank names James Royle as CRO
Specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank has appointed James Royle as its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective March 2025, …
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Secure Trust Bank appoints new managing director of asset finance division
Secure Trust Bank’s asset-based lending arm Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance (STB CF) has appointed James Hodkinson as the managing …
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Shawbrook’s PE owners eye £2bn IPO
The owners of Shawbrook Group, a mid-sized British specialist lender, are reportedly preparing plans for a stock market flotation that …
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Navigating 2025: five key trends shaping European auto finance
Eva Kellershof, Vice President of Sales for NETSOL Europe & North America, shares her insights on the shifting landscape of …
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Solifi names Corazzi CEO as Hamilton assumes chairman role
Solifi, a global fintech software provider for the secured finance sector, has announced that Dan Corazzi will assume the role …
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Grenke reports 18.4% increase in new leasing business for 2024
German leasing company Grenke has reported an 18.4% increase in leasing new business, amounting to €3.05bn ($3.16bn), up from €2.58bn …
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Catfoss agrees block discounting platform deal with Siemens FS
Asset finance companies are increasingly seeking funders that offer advanced online platforms, enabling swift and efficient processing of 'blocks' — …
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OSBF secures $12.5m facility from Hampshire Trust Bank
One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) has secured a £10m ($12.5m) facility from the UK-based Hampshire Trust Bank to support its …
