All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

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.

UK economy faces stagnation as Q3 2023 GDP shows no growth

The Resolution Foundation think tank has raised concerns, dubbing the UK a “stagnation nation” and warning of a looming recession risk.

Winners of the 20th Leasing Life Awards, 2023, revealed

13 awards handed out in Budapest including Industry Ambassador, Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement.

CSI Leasing Japan KK acquires shares of ITAD Company

The new subsidiary joins multiple sister ITAD companies located throughout the Americas and Europe.

Basel III reforms threaten SME financing

A recent report by the Financial Times has revealed that a plan by the Bank of England (BoE) to introduce global banking reforms is facing a six-month delay.

London forum to explore Generative AI’s potential in asset and motor finance

Membership for the Finativ event is free but limited to those who work at motor and asset finance providers.

Lombard enters the fray in the fight against e-waste

In recent years, leasing providers operating within the IT sector have discovered a promising avenue for collaboration with lifecycle specialist companies.

Lombard, Rigby Capital and SCC join forces to tackle e-waste

Annually, approximately 50 million tonnes of e-waste is generated, with only 20% being formally recycled.

Explainer: Basel III Endgame

The “Basel III endgame.” Designed to fortify the financial stability of large banks, this initiative is set to introduce more stringent bank capital requirements.

Empowering Hungary’s financing landscape: the HLA

This profile delves into the Hungarian Leasing Association’s history, its mission and its strategic partnerships that have helped drive the nation’s financial sector.