Commercial finance

Finance core to sales say IT vendors

Mon, May, 14 2012

More than half of IT vendors say that finance is core to their sales, according to research by IT finance provider Syscap.Free

UK asset finance above 2008 levels – FLA

Fri, May, 11 2012

Some UK asset finance markets are “writing more new business than they were before the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008”, according to the Finance & Leasing Association.Free

Editor joins panel at Ukrainian leasing conference

Thu, May, 3 2012

Fred Crawley, the editor of Leasing Life will be moderating a panel discussion at the upcoming third Annual International Leasing Conference in Ukraine. The event, held on 17 May and hosted by the Ukrainian Union of Lessors (UUL), aims to put leasing development in Ukraine into the international spotlight.Free

Business growth not matched by confidence in US leasing

Wed, Apr, 25 2012

The US leasing industry saw a 36% increase in new business last month, reaching $6.8bn (€5.2bn) in March compared to $5bn in February. The figure from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) also represented a 10% rise year-on-year.Free

Fleet Friday: LeasePlan, Arval, Hyundai

Fri, Apr, 20 2012

A weekly roundup of fleet news from the UK and Europe LeasePlan unveils product to LCV off-road time LeasePlan UK has introduced a telematics product to increase efficiency of its light commercial fleet as the global fleet lessors seeks to boost its CV offering.Free

2% revenue rise keeps Econocom on track

Wed, Apr, 18 2012

European IT and telecoms funder Econocom has reported a modest 2% growth in revenue in the first quarter of 2012. The firm posted revenue of €357m in the three months to 31 March 2012, compared to €350m in the same period last year.Free

DLL signs construction kit vendor deal

Wed, Apr, 18 2012

De Lage Landen has signed a vendor agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe to provide finance for the construction equipment manufacturer. The deal, through which the Rabobank-owned lessor will support dealer sales of the Korean manufacturer across Europe, is called Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe Finance.Free

Leaseurope Index could get reboot for Q1

Mon, Apr, 16 2012

The upcoming edition of the Leaseurope Index, a comprehensive quarterly report on European leasing business, may include upgraded features to increase value to users. The Index was launched last year and is issued every quarter with aggregated data on operating income, profit and new business volumes among Leaseurope members.Free

Fleet Friday: Kwik-Fit LCVs & Ryder tyre deal

Mon, Apr, 16 2012

A weekly roundup of fleet news from the UK and Europe Kwik-Fit to expand services to UK LCV fleet. UK automotive maintenance company Kwik-Fit has announced a ‘major’ upgrade in the range of its services to the light commercial vehicle fleet industry.Free

International Leasing Conference to examine development in Ukraine

Mon, Apr, 16 2012

The third Annual International Leasing Conference will be held on May 17, putting leasing development in Ukraine into the international spotlight. The event, hosted by the Ukrainian Union of Lessors (UUL), will be held at the Grand Admiral Club complex near Kyiv.Free