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
Verwilghen appointed to manage regional growth for Arval
Stéphane Verwilghen has been appointed the regional manager for Arval subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Morocco, Portugal and Switzerland.
Manufacturer lending up 38% during crisis
The UKs 35 largest manufacturers have increased the amount of credit they provide to customers by 38%, from £10.8bn ( 13.02bn) to £14.9b, since the start of the 2007 financial crisis, according to research conducted by asset finance sector service provider LPM Outsourcing (LPMO).
D&D Leasing secures funding to boost growth
UK small business lessor D&D Leasing has negotiated a funding facility with Conister Bank.
Asset finance expert amongst new partners at Squire Sanders
Legal firm Squire Sanders has announced Paula Laird is to become a partner in the firm along with another recruit, Philippa Chadwick.
Business performance exceeds expectations for over a third of brokers
Business performance exceeded expectations in 2012 for 36% of brokers working in the bridging, development finance and asset finance sectors, according to research from the United Trust Bank.
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Hitachi Capital hires ex-ING pair ahead of expansion plans
Hitachi Capital Business Finance (HCBF) has unveiled plans to significantly grow its business and broker network in 2013 and has hired former two ING employees in anticipation of increased business.
Leaseurope: business volumes down 18%, Q3
Leasing business volumes in Europe dropped 17.5% year-on-year to 16.6bn in the third quarter of 2012, and were also down 10.2% from the 18.5bn recorded in the second quarter 2012, according to the latest Leaseurope Index.
UK businesses seek short-term funding options
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of UK brokers have been approached by companies looking for short-term finance after being turned down by their usual lender, according to a survey by lender United Trust Bank.
Fleet industry predicts a happy new year
Leasedrive Group commercial director Roddy Graham has predicted that, despite facing a tough year, the fleet sectors opportunities will outweigh the challenges.
CIT Vendor appoints business intelligence guru to aid growth
Sales-aid leasing firm CIT Global Vendor Finance has appointed former KPMG advisory director Ruben Muniz as its director of business intelligence.