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Leumi ABL acquires Coface client portfolio

Posted on 26 October 2011 by admin

In a deal completed on 11th October 2011, Leumi ABL Limited, the asset based lending subsidiary of Bank Leumi (UK) plc, has acquired a portfolio of clients from Coface.

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Harfield joins Investec to steer further growth

Posted on 26 October 2011 by admin

Investec Asset Finance (AF) has appointed a new head of sales to help drive “cautious opportunistic growth” following a successful year for the company.

Wesley Harfield joins with 20 years experience in the asset finance industry to help grow the business through increased levels of origination within the broker, direct and vendor channels and will report to head of asset finance at the specialist bank, Mike Francis.

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Will Access to Funds Alter the Captive Model?

Posted on 28 July 2011 by admin

Fred  Crawley, Senior Reporter at Leasing Life reports “The days of the wholly manufacturer-owned captive finance model may be numbered.” Continue Reading

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Bright Future for LCV Market

Posted on 28 July 2011 by admin

The future for light commercial vehicles (LCV) looks bright, according to Steve Crawshaw, specialist consultant commercial vehicles at LeasePlan. Continue Reading

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Bank Asset Finance Arms See Growth

Posted on 29 June 2011 by admin

After double-digit sales growth, bank-owned asset finance companies are confident about the year ahead. Nick Huber and Janet Du Chenne of Leasing Life report. Continue Reading

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FLA Survey Shows Likely Continued Growth in Business Use of Asset Finance

Posted on 29 June 2011 by admin

UK businesses are increasingly turning to asset finance when investing in new equipment. A new quarterly confidence survey, published by the FLA for the first time recently, shows that finance company chiefs expect this trend to continue. Continue Reading

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Hitachi Hires Transportation Asset Manager

Posted on 25 May 2011 by admin

Hitachi Capital Business Finance has appointed Bob Rudge as Transportation Asset Manager as part of a bid to augment its commitment to wheeled asset funding. Continue Reading

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Northgate Appoints Finance Director

Posted on 25 May 2011 by admin

LCV hire specialist Northgate has appointed Christopher Muir as Finance Director with immediate effect. Continue Reading

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Finance is Key to Low-Carbon Economy

Posted on 20 April 2011 by admin

Following the recent Budget, which contained measures designed to increase the speed and scale of investment in low carbon energy projects, finance companies, green businesses and energy suppliers have met to discuss the emerging role of asset finance in achieving a low carbon economy. Continue Reading

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UK Budget: a Mixed Bag for Asset Finance

Posted on 30 March 2011 by admin

The UK Budget statement on 23 March brought mixed news for asset finance. Perhaps the single most important change is an acceleration of the previously announced plans to reduce the UK corporation tax (CT) rate over the coming four years. Continue Reading

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