All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.

BNP Paribas and BPCE announce partnership in payments processing

This collaboration is poised to handle 17 billion transactions annually, covering all card payments from BNP Paribas and Groupe BPCE in Europe.

Novuna Business Finance posts £23.4m pre-tax profits amid soaring costs

The business experienced an 80% increase in funding costs from £36.4 million to £65.6 million in FY23/24.

Cornerstone Finance Group appoints John Maude to lead Midlands strategy

Appointment will enable business to extend its reach beyond Wales and the South West of England into the Midlands area.

Leasing Foundation opens nominations for 2024 ’30 Under 30′ in asset finance

Nominations are open to UK-based asset finance or leasing professionals aged 29 or younger as of 30 September 2024, working for either a lender or a service provider.

Rightward shift in European Parliament threatens green transition financing

Parties sceptical of the EU’s “Green Deal” package of environmental policies, have made significant gains.

SME exports could surge with greater awareness of government GEF scheme

GEF remains relatively unknown and underutilised, particularly in the SME sector, which is its primary target market, Azets said.

Small businesses demand green initiatives ahead of UK General Election

73% of respondents said they want more investment in renewable power to ensure that the majority of the UK’s electricity comes from renewables by 2030.

Asset finance new business grew by 31% in April 2024: FLA

In the first four months of 2024 in the UK, new business was 7% higher than in the same period in 2023.

EBRD provides €100m in green and digital financing to Turkey’s Isbank

Funding will support green economy and digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector.

EU elections will test Europe’s commitment to green transition

Over 370 million people in the EU are eligible to vote in this week’s election, which will influence the speed of decarbonisation and gauge the political climate across the 27 countries.