March 2025 With the clocks about to change and warmer spring weather ahead, now is a time for activity and optimism, and there’s a lot going on. In this edition of Insight, we highlight the strengthening of our corporate finance proposition, the growing attraction of private capital, a comprehensive Scope 3 reporting solution, options for […]
October 2024 It’s early days … but M&A is back! In this edition of Insight, we highlight some of the reasons for this trend and their implications. We reflect on the recently released Basel 3.1 near-final rules and the remaining uncertainty for capital-constrained SME lenders. With budget rounds in full swing, we discuss the importance […]
“Adopting environmentally friendly practices such as incorporating electric vehicles, investing in renewable energy, and implementing sustainable manufacturing processes are essential steps towards reducing the auto sector’s carbon footprint.” ESG is increasingly important to automotive as the industry becomes more sustainable, but dealer networks face a range of practical challenges to meet the latest requirements. Corporate […]
July 2024 The latest edition of Insight highlights a range of challenges facing finance companies, with options and solutions explored. One of the biggest challenges for finance companies renewing their contract management system is migrating legacy portfolios. Simon Harris outlines the requirements for success as well as the benefits of other available options. Simon also shares […]
As the world pivots towards a more sustainable future, investments in green and renewable assets have surged. These assets, including wind farms, solar, BESS, biomass, biogas and other renewable energy projects, promise substantial environmental and economic benefits. However, they also bring unique challenges and risks that necessitate careful consideration, particularly in terms of insurance. For […]
May 2024 Welcome to the latest edition of Finativ Insight. We open this issue with a case study showcasing how a leading automotive leasing broker drives operational excellence with Finativ Focus's help. They have achieved impressive results by optimising deal flow and customer service without increasing costs, including immediate capacity increases, enhanced customer satisfaction, and […]
Recently, we’ve spoken with a number of funders looking to enter the renewable energy financing market, or to significantly grow their existing limited offering in this space. The rationale for their decision is twofold and compelling – firstly, it’s a rapidly growing economic sector that offers strong opportunities and higher profitability for finance companies; and […]
The start of the new year is a time when people often think about the year ahead. This year, I decided to ask a few industry friends for their thoughts on major trends and events that will help shape SME lending in 2024. Below are our combined observations - my sincere thanks go to Ylva […]
Article published in association with FIS How might PPU be seen as sustainable? The primary selling proposition of a Pay-per-Use product is that the end-customer pays only for their use of the asset, thereby focusing their attention on how much that usage costs them, with the financier/owner retaining their own focus on asset cost and […]
July 2023 Generative AI (creating human-like content) is really taking off. In a recent study, PWC determined that almost 30% of UK financial services jobs could be replaced by automation by 2030, offering big gains in productivity and customer experience. Drawing on the first-hand experience of Simon Potts, the newest member of our team, we […]