All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Election timing and inflation decline: implications for UK SMEs

For UK SMEs the election announcement and the drop in inflation present a mixed outlook but potentially hopeful opportunity.

Simply Asset Finance partners with Lendscape

The transfer of Simply Asset Finance’s £0.5 billion portfolio to the Lendscape platform occurred smoothly, without any disruption in service.

90% of Recovery Loan Scheme facilities support small businesses

Over 50% of the drawn lending was designated for business investment and growth, and a third for working capital.

Unlocking the private sector’s potential to bridge the $3.5 trillion gap in sustainable finance

Despite LMICs (ex China) accounting for 21% of global GDP, a mere 4.1% of EU pension fund assets and an even smaller 1.3% of EU insurance company assets are invested in these markets.

Expert group calls for private sector mobilisation to bridge $3.5 trillion sustainable finance gap

The report outlines ten recommendations, emphasising the need for an enhanced strategic engagement model with partner countries.

Alfa Systems 6 offers scalability for rapid business expansion

Alfa Systems 6 introduces scalability, allowing businesses to expand swiftly and adapt to new markets while minimising capital expenditure, as outlined in a recent press release.

Time Finance in partnership with Nivo to bring biometric identity verification

Nivo’s technology also includes E-signature functionality, allowing Time Finance to increase its E-signature document limit from £100k to £250k.

Solifi wins data and asset management accolade at 2024 Sustainable Finance Awards

Solifi entered the competition with its new ESG Portfolio Strategist offering designed for automotive finance providers.

Cambridge & Counties Bank hits record £328m in new lending for 2023

The bank’s rapidly expanding asset finance division saw record customer drawdowns and netbook growth.

Maghrebail secures €20m from EBRD for green projects in Morocco