All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

‘Excluding leased assets from full expensing regime makes little sense’

John Phillipou, the Managing Director of SME Lending for Paragon Bank, says Jeremy Hunt has missed a trick by not including assets bought for leasing.

Chancellor makes ‘full expensing’ permanent, keeps leasing hopes alive

The opposition Labour Party has expressed support for permanency of full-expensing. 

Time Finance in regional sales manager appointment

Autumn Statement 2023: Chancellor should make permanent full expensing a reality

Government insiders, the Financial Times reported, suggest that Hunt is likely to extend the full expensing regime beyond 2026.

Allica dominates as UK’s fastest-growing asset finance fintech

Allica’s growth rate of 85.438% propels it to the top of the fintech sector and secures its position as the third fastest-growing technology company in the 26-year history of the Technology Fast 50 list

Autumn Statement 2023: what you need to know

The UK Chancellor is set to make a budget statement on 22 November, amidst a backdrop of concerns about the nation’s escalating tax burden.

Praetura surpasses annual deals as it marks 10 years SME funding

Since its establishment in 2013, PAF has expanded its staff from nine to over 40 and funding approximately 15,000 assets across the UK.

UK asset finance new business grew by 6% in September 2023: FLA

The business new car finance sector emerges as a standout performer, boasting a 49% surge in new business in September 2023.

AI-powered ID verification set to transform digital onboarding

AI is set to play a pivotal role in fortifying digital onboarding against emerging threats, according to a study by Juniper Research.

Autumn Statement 2023: ‘Businesses need conditions for growth’

Amidst rumours that the Government’s upcoming Autumn Statement will feature moderate measures to help SMEs, Ed Rimmer, CEO of alternative finance provider, Time Finance, stresses the importance of keeping business confidence alive in the face of rumbling uncertainty.