News
Finance House Base Rate (FHBR) is 1.5% for February 2012-
27 Jan 2012
The FHBR will be 1.5% for February 2012, which represents no change compared with January 2012. 
Leasing grows in popularity for business investment-
13 Jan 2012
New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the popularity of business finance as a means of financing investment in new business equipment has grown significantly. 
Asset finance to boost Chancellor's small business investment plans-
29 Nov 2011
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has responded positively to the Government's announcement that it is exploring alternative finance options to help small business investment. 
Business equipment providers cautiously optimistic about future investment as market continues to grow-
13 Sep 2011
New figures show that in the second quarter of 2011, asset finance providers lent more than ?80 million pounds every day to businesses of all types and sizes, allowing them to invest in vital equipment. 
FLA comments on SME Finance Monitor report: extend finance guarantee scheme to leasing-
11 Jul 2011
Commenting on the SME Finance Monitor commissioned by the Business Finance Task Force, Julian Rose, Head of Asset Finance at the Finance & Leasing Association, said: 
FLA survey shows likely continued growth in business use of asset finance-
14 Jun 2011
UK businesses are increasingly turning to asset finance when investing in new equipment. A new quarterly confidence survey, published by the FLA for the first time today, shows that finance company chiefs expect this trend to continue. 78% of respondents expect broker-introduced asset finance to grow over the next three months, and 75% expect equipment dealer and distributor finance to do the same. 
Finance for vans and trucks keeps business moving in 2011-
31 May 2011
Commercial vehicle finance is leading the recovery as small and medium sized businesses seek alternative forms of financing. According to latest statistics from the Finance & Leasing Association, finance provided for commercial vehicles was up by 32% in the first quarter of the year, compared with Q1 2010. 
Broker finance up by a third in winter months-
6 May 2011
Small businesses used brokers to access more than ?700 million worth of asset finance during December, January and February, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, the trade body for the asset finance industry. 
Finance is key to low-carbon economy-
1 Apr 2011
Following last week's Budget, which contained measures designed to increase the speed and scale of investment in low carbon energy projects, finance companies, green businesses and energy suppliers have met to discuss the emerging role of asset finance in achieving a low carbon economy. 
Asset finance could open door to SME energy savings, says FLA-
7 Mar 2011
The FLA has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer with a proposal supporting investment in energy-efficient equipment by small businesses.