All articles by Christopher Marchant

Christopher Marchant

Lex Autolease launches fleet for pest control business

UK fleet management provider Lex Autolease has delivered a 228-strong fleet of vans to pest control business MPCL.

White Oak UK acquires Growcap Finance

SME finance provider White Oak UK has acquired Growcap Finance, a Dublin-based provider to the SME market in the UK and Ireland. 

Haydock Finance appoints broker relationship manager

UK-based SME asset finance provider Haydock Finance has appointed a broker relationship manager for the South West of England. 

Leaseplan results: 7.1% fall in net profits for Q1 2019

The underlying net result for Netherlands-based leasing and fleet management company Leaseplan was €149.6m (£132m) for the first quarter of the year.

Four out of five brokers undeterred by Brexit uncertainty

A Broker Sentiment Poll from UTB has revealed that 80% of brokers are pursuing their plans for their businesses regardless of what happens with Brexit.

SFS agree invoice finance deal with facilities management company

Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has agreed an invoice finance deal with facilities management and cleaning company NIC Services.

IGF Group fund £1m MBO for safety equipment manufacturer

Independent Growth Finance has provided a £1m invoice discounting facility for Supply Plus, a British manufacturer of firefighting and safety equipment.

Paragon sees 29% growth in asset finance

Paragon’s half year results to 31 March 2019 has shown a 29% year-on-year growth in asset finance lending to £211m for the period.

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL assists MBI for metals manufacturer

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL has funded the Management Buy In (MBI) of Bury‐based Bornmore Metals, a long-established non‐ferrous metals stockholder.

Leasing Foundation elects board members, Thomas departs

The Leasing Foundation, has changed its board members with executive director Peter Thomas stepping down from his role as managing director.