All articles by Brian Cantwell

Brian Cantwell

Star Capital Partners acquires First Capital Finance

Star Capital Partners adds UK asset and vehicle finance providers First Capital Finance to its leasing platform, Star Asset Finance.

Fraikin targets public sector with Longmuir appointment

Fleet provider Fraikin has appointed Chris Longmuir as its head of public sector to target growth in market share, alongside further appointments.

NACFB awards: Close Brothers, Aldermore and Bibby feature

On 26th November the UK’s National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) held its annual industry awards ceremony and gala dinner at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.

LeasePlan UK looks to build brand with appointments

LeasePlan UK has made three appointments to the brand and marketing segments of its business.

Law firm Shoosmiths adds to asset finance team

The asset finance team at the Manchester office of law firm Shoosmiths has appointed Ben Woof as solicitor.

Arval completes GE Capital fleet services deal

The deal, first announced in July, has been completed and makes Arval Europe’s biggest fleet service provider.

Maxxia acquires Anglo Scottish Asset Finance

Maxxia UK (Maxxia) has acquired UK asset finance broker Anglo Scottish, which will join the group of companies owned by McMillan Shakespeare Limited (MSL), an Australian listed company.

30 p2p lenders withdraw applications to UK regulator

Over a quarter (26%) of applications from peer-to-peer lenders seeking UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) authorisation have been withdrawn, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Fintech software demand drives expansion at Equiniti Pancredit

Equiniti Pancredit has made 16 job appointments which it says are driven for demand for its financial technology software.

Record £6.6bn investment in commercial vehicles by UK businesses

£6.6bn (€8.9bn) invested in trucks, vans and other commercial vehicles year-end July 2015, said BNP Paribas.