All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

Green finance in UK equipment leasing: barriers and pathways to sustainability

In the lead-up to the 21st Annual Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2024 in Milan, NETSOL’s Jason Hurwitz offers his take on the obstacles to financing green assets, highlighting the economic and regulatory pressures facing SMEs.

EBRD approves €25m loan for green investments with GarantiBBVA Leasing

Funding will support climate-friendly projects across Türkiye, advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives under GEFF Türkiye framework.

European banks criticised for ongoing support of fossil fuel expansion

Top 20 banks financed oil and gas expansion with US$200bn from 2021-2023, analysis shows

What a Trump presidency means for European equipment finance and the green energy transition

Trump’s victory comes just weeks before delegates gather in Milan for the 21st Annual Leasing Life Conference & Awards 2024 to discuss the outlook for Europe’s equipment leasing sector.

Trump’s tax cuts could redirect US FDI, impacting green energy financing

Analyst warns that a focus on corporate tax cuts may shift FDI back to the US, raising concerns over funding for the renewable energy transition.

UK asset finance new business grows by 3% in September 2024: FLA

Growth led by commercial vehicle and machinery finance sectors, while new car finance declines

How a Trump Presidency could reshape equipment financing in the US and Europe

Donald Trump’s return to the White House could create a mixed environment for equipment leasing. While tax cuts and deregulation may boost demand for leasing in the US, his trade policies and emphasis on energy could introduce volatility.

Europe needs €39bn annually in public spending to boost green transport tech: T&E

Shift in funding from traditional infrastructure to green tech is essential to meet EU climate goals, says Transport & Environment report

FLA urges Supreme Court and FCA action on landmark commission disclosure ruling

Trade body calls for Supreme Court to assess implications of Court of Appeal judgment and urges FCA to address regulatory disparity

FLA urges Supreme Court and FCA action on landmark commission disclosure ruling

Trade body calls for Supreme Court to assess implications of Court of Appeal judgment and urges FCA to address regulatory disparity