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.