All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
SME Finance Taskforce unveils 7-point plan to boost UK economy
A coalition of banks, fintechs, and industry bodies has released an action plan to enhance lending and financial access for 5.5 million SMEs, aiming to revitalise the UK’s economic growth.
The rising cost of doing business in the UK: a snapshot of SME financial strain
This op-ed considers recent survey data and insolvency figures, highlighting the urgent need for government and financial sector support to safeguard the future of these vital businesses.
Ayvens reports stable Q2 2024 results amid challenging conditions
Despite a 1.9% decline in leasing and services margins to EUR 693 million due to hyperinflation impacts in Turkey, the company improved its cost to income ratio to 61.9% and maintained a CET1 ratio of 12.5%.
Rising costs impact 71% of UK SMEs: Close Brothers Asset Finance survey
Among those experiencing increased costs, 56% indicated that it has negatively impacted their cashflow.
NatWest appoints Paul Edwards to lead Lombard
These specialist businesses include trade and transaction banking sales teams and one of the UK’s largest invoice finance businesses.
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BCR Leasing appoints Magda Turiac as Chief Risk Officer
Turiac’s appointment aims to enhance the company’s risk strategies and support its commitment to offering secure leasing solutions.
Prem Sikka calls for an end to ROSCOs’ profit margins and tax avoidance
Lord Sikka has called on Labour to justify leaving rolling stock in private hands while moving rail passenger services to public ownership.
Haydock secures £350m in second public securitisation facility
This deal marks Haydock’s second and is only the third public securitisation of asset finance receivables in the UK since 2019.
Alfa unveils Intelligent Automation as fifth pillar of Alfa Systems 6
Alfa has announced the launch of Intelligent Automation, the fifth of six key components in the latest version of Alfa Systems 6.
What could a Kamala Harris presidency mean for auto and climate transition?
With President Biden stepping down, Kamala Harris’s potential presidency could transform US climate policy and its impact on the motor finance sector, pushing for stringent environmental standards and innovative financial solutions.