All articles by Brian Cantwell
Brian Cantwell
Consulting firm McLagan and software provider Drive Software Solutions join Leaseurope
Drive Software Solutions, the technology company manufacturing for its ‘Drive’ software system, and McLagan, a consulting wing of Aon, have joined Leaseurope as associate members.
Over a million ageing vans on UK roads
One in three vans on UK roads are now at least ten years old according to UK broker LDF.
Burlington achieves triple regulatory approval
Debt collection and enforcement agency Burlington Group is the first multi-disciplinary agency to become fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and the Ministry of Justice.
ANZ to sell Esanda Dealer Finance business
Australia and New Zealand bank (ANZ) has said it will sell its car and equipment finance business, Esanda Dealer Finance, which local news reports have put a value of A$2bn (1.4bn).
Oliphant in major moves at Hitachi
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) chief executive Simon Oliphant will head a new strategy office for Hitachi Capital, as the lessor pushes for growth for the division in Europe.
Leaseplan owner GMH terminates sales talks
Dutch fleet management firm Leaseplan will not be sold to a group of unnamed investors, Leaseplan parent and 100% shareholder Global Mobility Holdings (GMH) has announced.
Close Brothers warns on interest rates rise preparation
Business survey predicts Bank of England interest rate increase by the end of 2016
UK regulator faces over 700 withdrawals from authorisation process
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that SME finance broker and consumer credit firms have withdrawn a total of 736 applications for FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) authorisation.
Hitachi and Keyfleet managers join Zenith Leasedrive
Zenith Leasedrive group has appointed two business development managers.
STB in £750k funding deal for RTA victims car hire firm
Access Hire and Finance, a provider of credit hire services to road traffic accident victims, has secured a £750,000 invoice finance facility from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance.