All articles by Brian Cantwell

Brian Cantwell

Senior management reshuffle at CHP Consulting

CHP Consulting chief executive Andrew Page has become executive chairman at CHP Consulting, resulting in a senior management reshuffle at the technology provider and business consultancy that sees Andrew Denton become chief executive officer.

Bank of England eases UK banks’ capital restrictions by £5.7bn

The Bank of England’s (BoE) Financial Policy Committee has eased restrictions on UK banks, releasing up to £150bn (€175.8bn) for bank-backed consumer and corporate lending.

Hitachi subsidises NACFB membership for its brokers

Hitachi Capital Business Finance will subsidise membership of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) for brokers working with the lender.

Renaissance Asset Finance managing director Hugh Sigrist passes away

Renaissance Asset Finance managing director High Sigrist passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday night.

FleetEurope appoints Howick chief operating officer

Joe Howick has joined the FleetEurope board as chief operating officer

Sword Apak moves UK office, plans recruitment

Lessor software providers Sword Apak has moved its Bristol HQ to a bigger head office within the city, and has planned to recruit an extra 340 staff over the next five years.

Linedata updates Capitalstream platform

Linedata has released the latest version of its leasing and lending platform, Linedata Capitalstream.

Close Brothers sells direct assets on social media

Close Brothers Asset Finance is selling assets, including ex-lease vehicles, trucks, vans, cars, construction equipment and machinery, directly via a LinkedIn page aimed at SMEs and other prospective buyers.

BLME acquires Renaissance Asset Finance

The Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) has acquired SME asset finance provider Renaissance Asset Finance for an undisclosed amount.

Alphabet head of technical services Martyn Gallop retires

Alphabet head of technical services Martyn Gallop has retired, leaving Kit Wisdom to assume responsibilities at the fleet provider.