All articles by Christopher Marchant
Christopher Marchant
Praetura Group expands into central Manchester offices
Financial services firm Praetura will be relocating from Castlefield to central Manchester.
Leasing Foundation founder forms future finance network
The finance academic who set up the Leasing Foundation has launched a fresh enterprise focusing on professional development and market education.
Aldermore provides funding for £530k printing asset
Aldermore has funded printing machinery worth £530k for Lancashire-based printing business Sturdy Print.
Franchise Finance rebrands after Hitachi Capital acquisition
Franchise Finance is now to be known as Hitachi Capital Franchise Finance, after the company was acquired by the multinational lender in June 2018.
UK businesses losing £2.4bn a year while vans repaired
UK businesses are collectively losing £2.4bn per year due to vans not being operational, according to a research study by UK van rental company Northgate.
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SME leasing statistics indicate continuation in growth across Europe
SME leasing statistics released by a number of industry bodies are all showing the power of leasing as we head towards the third decade of the 21st century.
H&H launches farm asset finance joint venture with Mulberry Asset Finance
Asset finance providers the H&H Group has launched a farm finance division, a joint venture with Cumbria-based Mulberry Asset Finance.
Hitachi Capital UK expands in Europe via vendor subsidiary
Hitachi Capital UK will expand its business into Ireland and within the Netherlands through its European Vendor Solutions division.
Funding Circle hires former Close Brothers executive
SME finance provider Funding Circle has expanded its broker teams with three hires focused on the UK regions of northern England and Scotland.
Secure Trust Bank CF increases lending balances by 54%
Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has increased its lending balances by 54%, with a total of £194.7m invested in the 2018 financial year.