All articles by Christopher Marchant

OakNorth reports £33.9m profit for 2018

UK SME lender OakNorth has recorded pre-tax profit of £33.9m in 2018, a 220% increase from £10.6m yearly profit in 2017.

Global Leasing Report: Europe growth rate of 32.7%

The thirteenth Global Leasing Report by White Clarke Group showed 32.7% growth in leasing in Europe for the calendar year 2017.

HP launches global financing and leasing division

HP has launched HP Integrated Financial Solutions, a white-label business line for its vendor partners to facilitate the sale of HP products as a service.

Arval to showcase hydrogen fuelled cars across UK

Arval will host a series of roadshows across the UK to raise awareness of hydrogen cars.

BNP Paribas LS appoints healthcare manager from Siemens FS

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has appointed a key account manager for healthcare leasing.

Simply Asset Finance rebrands as Simply

Simply Asset Finance, the non-bank SME lender founded in 2017, will be rebranded as ‘Simply’ with a redesign across all channels.

Interserve to enter administration after rescue vote fails

Troubled contractor and construction company Interserve has had a rescue package rejected by shareholders in a critical vote.

IGF provide £7.5m invoice discounting finance for engineering company

Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has issued a £7.5, funding agreement with civil engineering and railway company Specialist Engineering Services (SES).

City Of London Group in £15m capital raise

The City Of London Group (COLG) has received commitments to raise £15.2m in new funds to support the development of its SME lending business.

UK government plans audit committees to tackle late payments