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
De Lage Landen names Stephenson as new CEO
William Stephenson has been appointed chief executive officer and chairman of the executive board at De Lage Landen. He is the first non-Dutch national to hold the top job at the lessor.
LCV values hit record height for fifth time in six months: BCA
The average value for a light commercial vehicle (LCV) reached £5,597 in May, up 3.5% month-on-month and £30 above Marchs value the previous record month according to the British Car Auction (BCA) Commercial Pulse report.
Leaseurope asset finance director to step down
Jacqueline Mills, director of asset finance and research at Leaseurope, is to step down from her role and leave Leaseurope, effective 4 July 2014.
CHG to lease equipment to NHS
CHG-Meridian has been appointed to the NHS Supply Chain Framework, allowing it to lease equipment to hospitals and other NHS providers.
Three new associate members for Leaseurope
Leaseurope has named asset finance software provider International Decision Systems (IDS), SME credit assessor Paynet and LeaseWare developer Odessa as associate members.
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Leaseurope 2013 Index survey presents mixed picture for industry
The average profit as a percentage of total operating income in equipment finance fell from 26.7% in 2012 to just 18.1% in 2013, according the weighted average ratio in Leaseuropes 2013 Index survey.
Shawbrook Asset Finance grows to £447m as bank posts strong growth
Updated on 09/06/2014:
Shawbrook Asset finance grew a significant 28% in 2013, as its loans book reached £447m (550m).
Asset Finance up 10% in April: FLA
The UK Finance and Leasing Association has revealed that asset finance business was up 10%, year-on-year, in the month of April.
UK Van and Truck Registrations up: SMMT
Total UK commercial vehicle registrations rose 12.6% year-on-year in May to 27,198.
Dara Clarke, White Clarke Group passes away, aged 65.
Dara Clarke, chief executive officer of White Clarke Group, passed away on Sunday 25 May, after being struck by lightning while hosting a charity golf match in Watford the preceding Thursday.