All articles by Jonathan Minter
Jonathan Minter
Jonathan is the editor of Motor Finance magazine. You can reach him at jonathan.minter@verdict.co.uk
New Chairman for Shoosmiths
Legal firm Shoosmiths has announced a replacement for current chairman Andrew Tubbs, who is due to step down next year.
VTG acquires Swiss wagon leasing company
German wagon hire and logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft has acquired Ahaus Alstätter Eisenbahn Holding (AAE) to become the largest private wagon hire company in Europe, with a fleet of over 80,000 wagons.
De Lage Landen rebrands as DLL
International asset finance company De Lage Landen has rebranded to DLL as of 30 September.
European commercial vehicle sales grow
The EU commercial vehicle market grew for the twelfth consecutive month in August, as sales grew 6.1% year-on-year to 104,686 vehicles, according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
France feature: Europes biggest struggler
With the French economy off the pace in comparison to the UK and Germany, times are tough for the countrys leasing industry. However there are some bright spots, reports Jonathan Minter
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Daimler sees rise in global commercial vehicle financing
Daimler Financial Services (DFS) financed 183,000 finance or leasing contracts over the first eight months of 2014, 11% above the amount recorded in the same period 2013.
US business volume strength continues
Total US leasing and finance business volumes reached $7.2bn in August, 13% higher than the figure for August 2013.
US confidence rises in September
The US Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundations monthly confidence index for the equipment finance industry for September 2014 saw confidence rise to 60.2% from the 58.9% recorded in August.
Aldermore to launch IPO
Aldermore has said it will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange by the end of October.
A large part to play in returning a commercial lending business to growth
GE chief commercial officer Maurice Benisty talks to Jonathan Minter about market progression, how the leasing industry stands in Europe and how to contend with the rise of P2P leasing.