Lisa Laverick

Arval has completed its acquisition of Athlon from Mercedes-Benz Group, creating one of Europe's largest long-term vehicle leasing and mobility providers with a combined fleet of 2.3 million vehicles.

Simply Asset Finance has reported pre-tax profits of £3.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2025 after delivering strong revenue growth and

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping specialist finance, but the Finance Connect Summer Awards 2026 recognised organisations that are delivering practical innovation rather than simply talking about AI's potential.

Businesses have become marginally less pessimistic about the UK economic outlook, but private sector firms continue to expect activity to contract

nFusion Capital has completed an $8 million funding package for a Midwest-based commercial printing company, providing the business with additional working capital to support day-to-day operations and future expansion.

Trust, transparency and clear affordability information have emerged as the biggest factors influencing vehicle finance decisions across Europe, according to new research from automotive retail technology specialist Codeweavers.

Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has marked the successful conclusion of a six-year funding partnership with footwear business D.

The Finance Connect Rising Star of the Year Award recognises individuals who have made an exceptional impact early in their careers while demonstrating

The asset finance jobs market in 2026 is active but selective. Total sector new business exceeded £40 billion in 2025 and is running 6% ahead year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, according to FLA data. The transformation programmes that growth is funding are creating consistent demand for talent, but the skills being sought are shifting, and candidates who understand where demand is concentrated will be better positioned to move into it.

Finance Connect continues its series highlighting the winners of the Finance Connect Summer Awards 2026.