All articles by Lorenzo Migliorato

Alphabet appoints chief executive officer for France

Alphabet has appointed a chief executive officer for its French operations.

SKM and CAS launch joint venture for construction plant

SKM Asset Finance and Corporate Asset Solutions (CAS) have launched a joint venture for construction plant and equipment financing.

Asset finance: fact or unicorn?

The majority of leases run smoothly, but in some cases they do not. Gateley partner James Baird examines the reasons why some agreements fail, and offers advice on how to spot those that will before they do.

Due diligence in the era of digitisation

The next generation: what are you doing to prepare?

Generation Z, composed of those born between 1995 and 2010, will account for one-third of the US population by 2020. Gary Amos, commercial finance chief executive officer at Siemens Financial Services, looks at how best to engage the new digital natives.

Volkswagen FS contracts up 8.8% during Q1

Volkswagen grew its financial services business 8.8% year-on-year in Q1, writing just under 2m contracts during the period.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire group eyes Virgin Money acquisition

CYBG, the parent group of Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank, has put forward a proposal to acquire Virgin Money’s entire share capital.

LeasePlan Q1 profits down 5.4% due to Germany and Turkey charges

Profits for LeasePlan were down 5.4% year-on-year during Q1, to €138m, due to impairment charges in Germany and Turkey.

ALD income stable at €328m in first quarter

ALD Automotive reported gross operating income of €328m (£289m) for the first quarter of 2018, in line with the previous year.

Metro provides £4.5m facility to recycling firm

Metro Bank has provided £4.5m (€5m) in financing to Slicker Recycling, a waste management firm based in Worcestershire.