All articles by Christopher Marchant

FleetCheck push for industry improvements in collection of EV data

Fleets are facing an increasing need to compile more reliable data about the use of electric and hybrid vehicles, according to FleetCheck.

Acquis launches company in Netherlands to avoid Brexit complications

Acquis Insurance Management has launched a company in the Netherlands as part of its European expansion strategy.

Industry 4.0: SMEs caught in a race for technology

Leasing foundation: keeping ahead of the times

Independent Growth Finance appoints chairman

Commercial finance provider Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has appointed a non-executive chairman.

Idinvest closes direct-lending SME fund at €340m

European SME investor Idinvest Partners has closed the ISIA Fund (Idinvest SME Industrial Assets) at €340m (£302m), surpassing the intial €300m target.

Gener8 Finance arrange £200,000 facility with refrigerator manufacturer 

Air conditioning and refrigeration contractor J.C. Watson Mechanical has secured a £200,000 working capital facility from Gener8 Finance.

BNP Paribas LS to finance charging stations across France

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is to offer financial solutions for the installation of electric charging stations throughout mainland France.

FCA targets bank overdrafts with bans on fees

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is introducing reforms to an overdraft market described by the regulatory body as ”dysfunctional”.

Asset finance market shows 7% rise in April

Figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that asset finance new business grew by 7% in April.