International

Ibec Launches Aircraft Leasing Ireland

Ibec, through Financial Services Ireland, established Aircraft Leasing Ireland, a new representative body, read more

Star Bulk Closes Acquisition of 15 Dry Bulk Vessels

Star Bulk Carriers closed a previously announced acquisition of 15 operating dry bulk vessels from Songa Bulk ASA for an aggregate of 13.725 million common shares of Star Bulk and $145.0 million in cash. read more

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Acquires IKB Leasing Romania

BNP Paribas Lasing Solutions signed a MOU for the 100% acquisition of IKB Leasing Romania, a leasing company specializing in agriculture material financing. read more

Bombardier Signs LOI with HK-Based Aircraft Management Company

Bombardier signed a letter of intent for up to 18 Global 6500 and Global 7500 business jets with HK Bellawings Jet, an aircraft management company based in Hong Kong. read more

LeasePlan Partners with Fiat Chrysler in Several European Markets

LeasePlan, a Car-as-a-Service provider, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles entered an operational lease partnership in several European markets. read more

RBS Shifts Financing Focus Away From Fossil Fuel Exposures

RBS will no longer provide financing for new coal fired power stations, new thermal coal mines, oil sands projects, artic coal projects and unsustainable vegetation or peatland clearance projects. read more

China Lending Launches Financial Leasing Services

China Lending announced the expansion of its service offerings with the launch of its financial leasing services which will be operated through two wholly-owned subsidiaries. read more

Scorpio in Sale/Leaseback Agreements for Five Product Tankers

Scorpio Tankers agreed to sell and leaseback three product tankers and two LR2 product tankers to AVIC International Leasing. read more

I Squared Capital to Acquire European Trailer Leasing Company

I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager, signed an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in TIP Trailer Services, a pan-European and Canadian trailer leasing company. read more

NETSOL Signs Contract with Multi-Finance Company in Indonesia

NETSOL Technologies secured an agreement with a multi-finance company in Indonesia to deploy its mobile origination (point of sale) system. read more

SMBC Aviation Capital Closes $600MM Syndicated Financing

SMBC Aviation Capital closed a $600 million syndicated financing transaction comprising a $200 million term loan and a $400 million revolver with a bank consortium led by Citi acting as global coordinator. read more

GE Energy Financial Secures Financing for Power Plant in Chile

GE Energy Financial Services secured $150 million project financing to refinance and expand a thermoelectric power plant in Chile. The deal was jointly led by MUFG, SMBC and Natixis. read more

Business Aviation Service Provider Launches with Bombardier Purchases

OJets, a new integrated provider of business aviation services, launched service with the purchase of a Bombardier Global 6000 and a Bombardier Challenger 650 from Minsheng Financial Leasing. read more

TIP Trailer Services Reveals 19% Revenue Growth in Annual Report

According to TIP Trailer Services CEO Bob Fast, the company grew revenue by 19% in 2017 and grew operating profit by 32%. read more

GE Transportation Lands its Largest Deal in Ukraine

GE Transportation signed a $1 billion framework agreement in Ukraine, marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its position as a European rail hub and trade corridor. read more

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