All articles by Grant Collinson
Grant Collinson
Leasing Foundation first conference planned for September
Not-for-profit organisation the Leasing Foundation has set the date of 30 September for its inaugural annual conference.
2013 starts with growth for UK leasing
UK leasing got off to a positive start in 2013 with a 5% year-on-year increase in business volume for sub-£20m deals, reaching £1.3bn for the month, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
Hart steps down as Lombard interim MD
Andy Hart has resigned as interim managing director of Lombard.
UTB targets asset finance growth with three hires
United Trust Bank (UTB) has hired three new staff for its asset finance team in a bid to grow its UK market share.
Sullivan: Demand for lending is low but leasing sees growth
Chris Sullivan, chief executive of Corporate Banking at the Royal Bank of Scotland, said a perceived unwillingness of banks to lend in the UK is a misconception and low lending levels are due to low demand from businesses.
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FLA celebrates “breakthrough” year in asset finance
The UK’s Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) celebrated a year of growth across all the industries it represents, including 5% year-on-year growth in asset finance in 2012, at its annual gala dinner in London.
Growth in US leasing continues into 2013
US leasing business volume was up 16% year-on-year to $5.9bn (4.5bn) for the month of January, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).
Country Snapshot: Belgium
Leasing Life has been delving into the European Union Eurostat database to discover some of the key macroeconomic and political indicators for different EU members. This month Belgium.
Beselaere: more banks to withdraw from major markets
Patrick Beselaere, the head of leasing at ING, has hinted that more banks will follow the Dutch firm’s example and wind down leasing businesses in significant European markets, with at least one already in the process of doing so.
Investec hires 17 amid growth spurt
UK lessor Investec Asset Finance has recruited 17 personnel across its departments as the latest stage in a programme of growth.