15th April 2025 - Credit Connect

Trade war fears grip dominate CFOs concerns

15th April 2025 Commercial Credit Management | #economy

A survey by Deloitte has revealed that concerns about geopolitical risks among FTSE 350 finance chiefs were at their highest level since the onset of the Ukraine conflict. Concern has only grown since US President Donald Trump started his trade war., According to the survey, CFOs of the UK’s largest businesses are assuming their most…

Asset finance new business grew by 1% in February

15th April 2025 Alternative Business Lending | #asset finance

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew in February 2025 by 1% compared with the same month in 2024. In the first two months of 2025, new business was 2% higher than in the same period in 2024. The…

Flint Bishop announces acquisition and opens new Welsh office

15th April 2025 Appointments |

UK law firm Flint Bishop has announced the acquisition of Rebel Energy’s Collections & Recoveries team, following the renewable energy supplier’s entry into administration. The move will see 25 former Rebel Energy employees join Flint Bishop on 12th May 2025, coinciding with the launch of the firm’s new regional office in Swansea, South Wales. This…

Second charge mortgages grew by 9% in February

15th April 2025 Arrears and Recoveries | #second charge mortgages

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second-charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 9% in February 2025. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said “The second charge…

Insolvency Service disqualified more than 1,000 directors in the past year

15th April 2025 Insolvency |

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service show the agency banned more than 1,000 directors in 2024-25, of which 736 were for Covid loan abuse. The report shows that of the 1,036 directors who were disqualified, 736 were for Covid loan abuse and the average length of a ban was eight years. The report also shows…

Consumer car finance falls by 2%

15th April 2025 Consumer Lending | #car finance

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell in February 2025 by 2% compared with the same month in 2024. The corresponding value of new business grew by 5% over the same period. In the first two months of 2025, new business was 3%…

Consumer finance new business grew by 3% in February

15th April 2025 Consumer Lending | #consumer finance

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew in February 2025 by 3% compared with the same month in 2024. In the first two months of 2025, new business in this market was 2% higher than in the same period in 2024. The credit card and…

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