All articles by Antonio Fabrizio
Antonio Fabrizio
UniCredit appoints CEO in Russia
Rollo has 15 years experience in the financial services industry, most recently as head of strategic marketing within the corporate, investment and private banking division of UniCredit Bank Russia.
Aldermore signs vendor deal
Aldermore has stepped up activity in the vendor market and is also targeting the construction sector as part of its expansion strategy. The UK lenders asset finance division has signed a vendor sales financing programme with US forklift manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation
Buses leased for London
The new vehicles are part of a multi-million-pound plan to renew and expand the bus operators fleet nationwide. A total of 520 new vehicles are being ordered for the UK, with 360 buses and coaches purchased for operations across the country
Fears over feed-in tariffs’ future
A review due to take place in April 2012 could be brought forward if there is higher than expected take up of the scheme, the government said in its Comprehensive Spending Review.
Irish crisis impacts leasing
KBCs Irish arm has warned that its 2010 results will be impacted by increased provisioning for the Irish loan book, while GE Capitals Irish mortgage business has reported heavy losses. It read: The accelerated restructuring of the Irish banks will have a negative effect on asset valuations in the industry
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Irish funders report losses, increase provisions
KBC Group has warned that its 2010 results will be impacted by increased provisioning for the Irish loan book, while GE Capitals Irish mortgage business has reported heavy losses. It read: “The accelerated restructuring of the Irish banks will have a negative effect on asset valuations in the industry.
Big ticket deals roll in
Lessors have placed a flurry of orders with rail and aircraft manufacturers as demand begins to strengthen in the big ticket market. A strong uplift in the number of big ticket transactions in 2011 was predicted by one industry commentator who expected especially high demand in Asia.
People on the move
Wilkins, who now becomes group managing director for asset and invoice finance, previously worked for Absolute Invoice Finance, which was acquired by Aldermores parent company AnaCap in 2009.George Ashworth will continue as managing director of Aldermores asset finance division, reporting to Wilkins Aldermore is at present recruiting for a managing director of invoice finance.The UK lender has also appointed Matthew Taylor as a new regional manager for the South East within its invoice finance business
Work life quiz: Shaun Watts
Current job: Business development manager at LDF Supplier Finance, part of the Investec Asset Finance Group