All articles by Grant Collinson
Grant Collinson
European leasing volume flat in 2012 at 225bn
New leasing business grew just 0.3% across Europe to 225bn in 2012 compared to the year before, according to preliminary results from Leaseurope’s annual member survey.
Asset finance can boost UK lending schemes – Syscap
UK lessor Syscap has called for the government to extend its lending schemes to non-bank asset finance firms after it emerged lending through the programmes fell in every quarter of 2012.
UK leasing firms recognised for employment excellence
Two businesses in the UK leasing sector have been recognised for their employees’ knowledge and understanding of the industry, with each firm praised for commitment to staff.
US leasing slows in February
The US leasing industry slowed in February with business volume down 6% year-on-year and 20% below January’s total.
The times they are a-changING
The consolidation of INGs European leasing business, which included putting its lucrative UK business into run-off, rocked the industry in 2012 and the Dutch banks head of leasing is certain there are more exits to come from other banks. In his first interview since the runoffs were announced, Patrick Beselaere talks to Grant Collinson about the reasons behind the decision and the future of European leasing.
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Tapping into growth
As one of the planets fastest growing economies, India has long been in the sights of Europes major leasing players. And, with GDP growth estimated at around 7% in 2013 and leasing penetration as low as 2%, Grant Collinson discovers the worlds second most-populous nation is still an attractive opportunity.
De Lage Landens profit up 19% in 2012
De Lage Landen capped a successful 2012 with a 365m net profit, up 19% on the 2011 figure, according to its annual report.
Leasing for IT low among SMEs BNP Paribas
Less than a third of UK SMEs are using finance to procure IT and telecoms equipment and just 1% are using finance for software acquisition, according to a study from research firm Quocirca and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.
Kennet offers small-ticket leases for start-ups in exclusive deal
UK leasing broker Kennet Equipment Leasing is offering finance on small-ticket items costing as little as £250 to start-up firms.
Abrahams moves from ING to head up D&Ds risk team
Athol Abrahams has joined UK lessor D&D Leasing as head of Risk and Operations.