All articles by Saad Ahmed

Saad Ahmed

House of Lords to launch inquiry into Brexit’s impact on financial sector

The House of Lords will receive a panel of academics and industry experts to determine the likely impact of Brexit on the UK’s financial services sector.

Synergy Automotive increases team with six hires

Synergy Automotive has hired six staff over the past six months, marking a 35% increase in headcount over the past year.

Funding SMEs following the Brexit vote

Leasing and asset finance have opened up new ways for SMEs to finance and support their businesses. With Brexit looming, this crucial lifeline may be harder to reach. Saad Ahmed spoke to institutions to get a sense of current and future conditions in the UK SME asset finance industry

GE Capital appoints Laxler CEO

GE has appointed Richard Laxler as president and chief executive officer of GE Capital, effective from 1 September 2015.

Datatec Financial Services appoints three directors

Datatec Financial Services has made three senior appointments, naming Paul Christensen director of North America, Mark Hegarty director of Australia and New Zealand, and Paul Tweehuysen commercial director in the UK.

Boost Capital launches broker portal

Boost Capital has launched an online portal aimed at commercial finance brokers.

Lombard Technology Services appoints Findlay relationship director in Scotland team

Lombard has appointed Jim Findlay a director in Lombard Technology Services (LTS) in Scotland.

Bynx launches management reporting tool for fleets

Fleet management software provider Bynx has launched bynxMI, a management reporting tool.

Aldermore provides £250,000 invoice finance for V-Seal

UK challenger bank Aldermore has agreed to provide a £250,000 invoice finance facility for V-Seal, adding to earlier funds it had already provided.

Ignition’s Caunter named Leasing Foundation Fellow

Paul Caunter, director at Ignition Asset Finance, has become a Fellow of the Leasing Foundation, the organisation announced.