All articles by Sotiris Kanaris
Sotiris Kanaris
Is low credit supply driving down the use of external finance by SMEs?
The use of external finance has been in decline, with no signs that the trend is going to reverse for at least another year. Using data as well as views expressed at ABFAs annual conference, Sotiris Kanaris investigates whether this fall could be simply attributed to an issue with the supply of finance
Brokers expect business growth despite struggle to find new clients
Four out of five (80%) brokers expect business volumes to increase by 5% or more over the next twelve months, according to a survey by Investec Asset Finance.
US equipment and software investment expected to rise 5% in 2015
Investment in equipment and software in the USA is expected to grow 5% in 2015 compared to the previous year according to a report from US Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
Income inflows for Greek lessors continue despite capital controls
Greek lessors have continued to receive income from rentals via electronic payments system despite the capital controls that were imposed on Greece’s banks, said the head of the Association of Greek Leasing Companies (AGLC).
ABFA: Smallest businesses wait longer than ever for payment
UK businesses with a turnover of under £1m (1.39m) waited an average of 72 days for payments of invoices in the past year, according to a research by Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA).
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United Trust Bank joins the FLA
UK lender United Trust Bank (UTB) has joined the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) as a full member.
Former Lombard relationship director joins HH Asset Finance
HH Asset Finance has appointed Ian Thomas to the position of account manager in Bristol.
Lessors react to Summer Budget 2015
In the Summer Budget 2015 , UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne set out a plan for Britain for the next five years.
FLA: Asset finance up 6% in May
Asset finance new business increased by 6% in May compared to the same month last year to £2.15bn (3bn), according to the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK appoints new national fleet manager
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK has appointed Tracey Perry as its national fleet manager, replacing Alastair Hemmings.