All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

SME growth predictions hit lowest point since January 2021: Novuna

The % of business owners predicting growth has doggedly remained flat at 32% to 33% for the last eight quarters.

Cameron appointed MD of Close Brothers’ new Broker Solutions division

Solid growth in UK SME activity recorded in Q1: NatWest Index

The recovery in overall SME output levels has been propelled by an improvement in order books, led by the services sector and the manufacturing sector.

CFIT to develop open finance prototypes

CFIT’s research suggests that a quarter of SMEs could secure financing with open finance.

Europe’s new equipment leasing champion: Groupe BPCE

Groupe BPCE’s takeover of SGEF opens up exciting opportunities but also comes with challenges like streamlining networks, tapping into synergies, and bridging cultural gaps.

Aldermore bolsters team with two key appointments

Nicola Bonini and Nick Holmes join specialist lender.

Chief Data Officer (CDO): Steering asset finance towards transformation

In the journey towards a data-driven company, the role of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) becomes paramount, writes Petr Thiel, an expert in financed emissions as a service.

Avis franchisee secures €108m financing for EV transition in Greece

EBRD project funding will be sourced from a proposed debt-financing package of €108m and €27m from Avis franchisee’s own resources.

Poxon joins Time Finance invoice finance team as BDM

Poxon has held positions with Bibby Financial Services and Lloyds Banking Group.

Explainer: What is Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS)?

Unlike traditional financing arrangements EaaS contracts are directly between the end user and a service provider.