All articles by Archana Rani

Archana Rani
eCapital bolsters UK presence with Optimum Finance purchase
By integrating Optimum Finance’s portfolio, eCapital is set to strengthen its cash flow support for SMBs.
Lendscape appoints new CTO to lead innovation
In the new role, Myles will be responsible for guiding the company’s global technology strategy.
Asset disposal specialist BPI names new board member and shareholder
Martin is known for his role in establishing one of the UK’s first salvage auction platforms.
Grenke earnings halve in Q3 amid growing insolvencies
Grenke’s net interest income increased by 7.4% to €92.8m in Q3 2024, buoyed by the growth of leasing new business.
Linedata’s Ekip360 asset finance platform launches in US
The asset finance platform is designed to support businesses in streamlining operations and increasing profitability.
HTB shuts down asset finance division
Effective immediately, the decision comes as a strategic move to optimise the use of HTB’s regulatory capital.
SME bad debt increase strains supply chains
The SMEs wrote off an average of approximately £40,000 each in unpaid invoices in the last 12 months.
Sion Street joins Time Finance as business development manager
In the new role, Sion Street will be tasked with expanding the network of introducers in Wales and the South West.
UK SMEs brace for budget impact on growth: Simply
Approximately 74% of UK SMEs believe the upcoming budget will directly influence their future growth plans
NatWest’s Paul Edwards gains seat on FLA board
Edwards brings over a decade of experience from his tenure at NatWest to the FLA’s leadership team.