Cutting edge tech unlocks opportunities for South Africa’s Merchant West

“For years people have been writing off the South African economy, but with the possible exception of the global credit crunch in 2008-2009 and the Covid-19 pandemic, business has been great here,” Mike Brandon, managing director of the working capital division of Merchant West, an independent South African lender, told Asset Finance Connect when we asked him about trading conditions in the country.

Cutting edge tech unlocks opportunities for South Africa’s Merchant West

Apr 13, 2023

South African financial institution upgrades to Solifi’s SaaS working capital solution

Solifi has announced that Merchant West Group, a leading privately-owned South African financial institution, will upgrade from an on-premise system to Solifi ABL on the Open Finance Platform. The upgrade is instrumental in the delivery of Merchant West Group’s plans to significantly scale their asset-based lending business in the South African region over the next three years.

South African financial institution upgrades to Solifi’s SaaS working capital solution

Mar 29, 2023

Solifi’s Originations release boosts reporting and seamless system integrations

Solifi has announced the release of its latest version of Solifi Originations for equipment and automotive finance lenders in North America. The newest features enable a multitude of automated advancements designed to enhance the customer and borrower experience.

Solifi’s Originations release boosts reporting and seamless system integrations

Mar 07, 2023

Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals growth as the leasing industry emerges from the pandemic

The new Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals a promising 9.3% increase in new business volumes in 2021, as the global leasing industry emerged from the pandemic and equipment investments rebounded. The report highlights that the top 50 countries reported new business volume of US$1.463 billion in 2021, up from US$1.338 billion in 2020.

Solifi Global Leasing Report 2023 reveals growth as the leasing industry emerges from the pandemic

Mar 01, 2023

Solifi expands its European asset finance customer portfolio

Solifi has announced the addition of a leading German transport equipment manufacturer to its European asset finance customer portfolio. Under the new pan-European agreement, Solifi will implement its end-to-end Originations and Portfolio Management solution initially across four European countries in support of the customer’s financing business.

Solifi expands its European asset finance customer portfolio

Feb 21, 2023

Solifi announces new partnership with One Auto API

Solifi has announced its newest technology partnership with One Auto API to expand Solifi’s DataDirect™ services in the UK on a pay-per-use platform. This partnership offers small and large retail, fleet, dealer, and insurance customers instant and easier access to comprehensive vehicle data from multiple sources in a single application programming interface (API).

Solifi announces new partnership with One Auto API

Feb 14, 2023

Solifi’s latest ABL release sets the stage for 2023 enhancements

Solifi has announced the release of its latest version of Solifi Asset-Based Lending (ABL) software, which includes several new and enhanced features designed to improve both the lender and borrower experiences through greater risk management controls, efficiency gains with loan syndication data and automated workflows, and self-service white-label capabilities to brand the ABL borrower portal.

Solifi’s latest ABL release sets the stage for 2023 enhancements

Feb 08, 2023

Solifi and Codat partner to offer integrated informed insights

Global fintech software partner for secured finance, Solifi has announced its newest technology partnership with Codat to make it easier for asset-based lending (ABL) firms to make smarter, faster, and actionable credit decisions. Using pre-built APIs, Codat enables consented business data from small- and medium-sized business (SMB) banking, accounting, and commerce platforms to integrate into operational systems in real time.

Solifi and Codat partner to offer integrated informed insights

Jan 10, 2023

Solifi’s Originations powers sophisticated financing models with latest release

Global fintech software partner for secured finance, Solifi, announced the release of its latest version of Solifi Originations for European equipment and automotive finance lenders. The new features are designed to support UK contract-hire use cases, quote for more sophisticated variable rate products, and support for rent-to-own Mietkauf financing products in German markets. With Solifi’s SaaS-based open finance platform, lenders receive innovative product releases monthly with feature flags allowing more flexible control in deploying new functionality.

Solifi’s Originations powers sophisticated financing models with latest release

Dec 13, 2022

Solifi’s latest ABL release enhances real-time portfolio visibility and risk-management controls

Solifi has announced the release of its latest version of Solifi Asset-Based Lending (ABL) software, which includes several new and enhanced features designed to improve the lender and borrower experience through self-service functionality, gain insights into portfolio risk, and increase efficiencies through enhanced audit compliance and visibility. Solifi’s ongoing product development delivers innovation quickly through its software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based open finance platform, allowing customers to focus on building their business and onboarding new customers.

Solifi’s latest ABL release enhances real-time portfolio visibility and risk-management controls

Nov 09, 2022

Solifi ABL passes $1bn in loans outstanding on SaaS platform

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced its Solifi Asset-Based Lending (ABL) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution on its open finance platform now supports more than $1bn in loans outstanding for lenders globally.

Solifi ABL passes $1bn in loans outstanding on SaaS platform

Nov 08, 2022

Solifi selected for great places to work list by The Secured Lender

The Secured Lender have named Solifi in its inaugural 2022 Great Places to Work list. This recognition is testament to Solifi’s commitment in attracting and retaining talent through a range of initiatives, including an entrepreneurial company culture, competitive compensation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), work-life balance, and attractive perks.

Solifi selected for great places to work list by The Secured Lender

Oct 31, 2022

Solifi named top 10 banking tech solution provider by MyTechMag

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced MyTechMag named Solifi as one of the world’s top 10 banking technology solution providers in 2022. Solifi was recognised for its innovative fintech solutions built on the company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based open finance platform.

Solifi named top 10 banking tech solution provider by MyTechMag

Sep 30, 2022

Solifi Wholesale Finance release delivers enhanced asset risk management

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, have announced the release of its latest version of Solifi Wholesale Finance SaaS solution, which includes several new automated features to better manage inventory audits, provide real-time reconfirmation of order commitments, and further streamline transactions. As more dealers and wholesale finance lenders look to replace manual and repetitive processes with digital solutions, these latest features deliver smarter ways to finance and manage assets through automation.

Solifi Wholesale Finance release delivers enhanced asset risk management

Sep 28, 2022

Solifi named in 2022 IDC FinTech Top 100

For the second consecutive year, global fintech software partner for secured finance, Solifi™ announced it was named in the 2022 IDC FinTech Rankings. The 19th annual vendor ranking recognises the world’s top 100 leading hardware, software, and service providers to the financial services industry.

Solifi named in 2022 IDC FinTech Top 100

Sep 12, 2022

Kawasaki Motors Finance Corporation optimizes with Solifi’s Wholesale Finance platform

Solifi™, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced Kawasaki Motors Finance Corporation (KMFC) – the captive finance arm of Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., an established global distributor of powersports vehicles – migrated its entire U.S. operations to the Solifi Wholesale Finance software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform in December 2021. This implementation moved 1,700 dealers and 53,000 loans from an ageing legacy mainframe to modernized technology for a seamless user experience that provides solutions to optimize and grow KMFC’s business.

Kawasaki Motors Finance Corporation optimizes with Solifi’s Wholesale Finance platform

Sep 07, 2022

Solifi’s latest ABL release elevates customer and lender experience

Solifi™, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the release of its latest version of Solifi Asset-Based Lending (ABL) software, which includes several new and enhanced features designed to provide a richer experience for customers and lenders, mitigate risk, and streamline processes.

Solifi’s latest ABL release elevates customer and lender experience

Aug 31, 2022

Solifi launches SaaS pricing solution

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the launch of its software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based lease and loan pricing solution for the US equipment and automotive finance industries. The SaaS version of Solifi’s pricing tool provides users with enhanced pricing and reporting functionality – from simple loans to complex leases. Available on Solifi’s Open Finance Platform, the pricing solution is consumption-based rather than priced per user, making it cost-effective for any size secured finance organisation and provides the ability to quickly scale as needed.

Solifi launches SaaS pricing solution

Aug 16, 2022

BMW Group Financial Services: changing gear to support auto finance customer needs

Asset Finance Connect to interview Mike Dennett, CEO of BMW Group Financial Services, and Spencer Halil, CCO of Alphabet, live online In an exclusive Asset Finance Connect webcast interview on 25 August, Mike Dennett, CEO of BMW Group Financial Services (GB) Limited and Spencer Halil, CCO of Alphabet (GB) Limited will discuss the UK auto finance industry and the challenges it currently faces. Together with AFC content leader David Betteley, they will consider the transition to BEV, supply chain issues, interest rate rises, cost-of-living crisis, and the new Consumer Duty regulation.

BMW Group Financial Services: changing gear to support auto finance customer needs

Aug 12, 2022

Sharp drop in petrol and diesel fleets by 2025

Just half (50%) of vans and a little over a quarter (28%) of UK company cars are predicted to be using petrol or diesel power alone by 2025, according to findings from the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer, which shows fleet and mobility decision makers expect electrification of their vehicle fleets to happen at speed.

Sharp drop in petrol and diesel fleets by 2025

Aug 11, 2022

BCA Partner Finance extends Solifi Wholesale Finance contract

Solifi, a global fintech software provider for secured finance, has announced that British Car Auctions (BCA) has extended its Solifi platform contract to support the expansion of its wholesale finance offering. BCA Partner Finance processes more than 100,000 contracts and £1billion of funding per annum, and Solifi’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology offers BCA’s customers using the scheme greater flexibility in the stocking decisions they make, and the service frees up capital to enable investments in growth.

BCA Partner Finance extends Solifi Wholesale Finance contract

Aug 11, 2022

Solifi names Mithu Bhargava as president

Global fintech software specialist Solifi has named Mithu Bhargava as its first president, a newly created position on the executive team. Bhargava, formerly with NCR, brings more than 20 years of operational leadership to drive the delivery of scalable, sustainable, high-performing software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for the secured finance industry, as Solifi, formed of IDS, William Stucky and Associates and White Clarke Group, builds on its growth momentum.

Solifi names Mithu Bhargava as president

Jul 12, 2022

Solifi partners with EQ Riskfactor to offer integrated risk-management technology

Solifi has announced its latest technology partnership with EQ Riskfactor, a leading global provider of risk management software for the commercial finance market. Together, the two companies will offer asset-based lending (ABL) customers direct line of sight into collateral risk and performance in real-time. Rather than relying on historical trends and physical audits, ABL lenders can now see what’s happening to their loan or risk exposure online daily and take proactive steps to protect and manage their business.

Solifi partners with EQ Riskfactor to offer integrated risk-management technology

Jun 16, 2022

A green recovery prompts investments in greener asset finance

By 2030, the world will look very different from today – and asset finance must act to keep up with the growth in green outlooks, a newly-launched report concludes. In a new whitepaper, ‘Green growth for asset finance companies’, SaaS (software-as-a-service) open finance technology company Solifi reveals how asset finance companies can redefine the business landscape over the next decade by making a conscious effort to support greener assets for their customers.

A green recovery prompts investments in greener asset finance

Mar 02, 2022

Solifi contract renewed by Exeter Finance

Global finance technology supplier Solifi has seen Exeter Finance extend its agreement to use the Solifi (formerly IDS and White Clarke Group) platform in more than 11,000 US auto dealerships. The indirect automotive finance provider first selected Solifi Originations software in 2013 for its ability to efficiently process high volumes of loan applications, which have now grown to more than 500,000 per month.

Solifi contract renewed by Exeter Finance

Feb 17, 2022

Solifi closes record year of growth with new global website

Global finance technology company Solifi is celebrating a transformational year of growth in 2021, which saw the business bring together three leading companies, and has launched a new website showcasing its portfolio of solutions. The cloud-based company now serves more than 300 secured finance customers in the automotive, equipment, wholesale, and working capital finance markets.

Solifi closes record year of growth with new global website

Feb 03, 2022

Solifi joins BlackBerry IVY Advisory Council to enhance connected vehicle future

Solifi has become the first automotive finance technology provider to join the BlackBerry IVY Advisory Council. The collaboration will integrate BlackBerry IVY with Solifi’s open finance platform to provide a reliable and secure way to access a broad catalogue of vehicle sensor data to enhance existing value-added services, optimize business operations, and power a new wave of innovative products and services for OEMs and auto finance providers.

Solifi joins BlackBerry IVY Advisory Council to enhance connected vehicle future

Jan 28, 2022

Potential new ‘Golden Age’ of asset finance ahead

The disruption caused by the pandemic has reinforced the need for the asset finance sector to be agile and reactive, and lenders who built strong bonds with their customers and vendor partners have reaped the benefits. Now the industry needs to adopt the same approach to deal with the challenges presented by the sustainability agenda, according to Jochen Jehmlich, CEO at Société Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF). Speaking at an Asset Finance Connect Senior Executives Fireside Chat, sponsored by Solifi, Jehmlich predicted a potential “golden age for asset finance to come”, pointing out that the urgent need for businesses and the whole economy to adopt climate-friendly ways of operating means that all assets will need to become greener.

Potential new ‘Golden Age’ of asset finance ahead

Dec 10, 2021

Solifi builds Q3 momentum with Pan-European growth in asset and automotive finance

Solifi (formerly IDS, William Stucky & Associates, and White Clarke Group) has announced several key successes across Europe, with leading equipment and automotive finance companies opting to work with the global fintech software specialist for secured finance to transform their business operations and expand their geographical reach with multi-country implementations.

Solifi builds Q3 momentum with Pan-European growth in asset and automotive finance

Nov 18, 2021

Launch of Solifi creates major new global finance software technology platform

Three major finance software companies, IDS, William Stucky and Associates and White Clarke Group, have been renamed as Solifi to provide a range of industry solutions on a single technology platform. The rebrand follows the acquisition by IDS of both William Stucky and Associates and White Clarke Group in the past year.

Launch of Solifi creates major new global finance software technology platform

Oct 12, 2021

IDS enters IDC FinTech Top 100 Rankings List

IDS, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise solutions for secured finance, has been named one of the top 100 financial technology providers in the world, ranking 69th on the 2021 IDC FinTech Rankings. This is the first time IDS has been included in the annual vendor listing from IDC Financial Insights, which recognizes the world's leading hardware, software, and service providers to the financial services industry.

IDS enters IDC FinTech Top 100 Rankings List

Sep 14, 2021

Auto Finance Leaders Strategic Plan 2021 – building lifetime customer value

A new auto finance ecosystem is needed in which funders work with dealers and suppliers, including software providers, to build the processes and systems that support a digitalised, flexible finance journey for customers, according to a report published today by the International Asset Finance Network, in association with White Clarke Group (an IDS company). The report, called ‘Auto Finance Leaders Strategic Plan 2021’, reveals unique insights from auto finance industry leaders on the importance of changing the traditional business cycle to create products that drive revenue through renewal and long-term customer loyalty.

Auto Finance Leaders Strategic Plan 2021 – building lifetime customer value

Aug 18, 2021

IDS partners with digital transformation specialist Tamarack to drive IDScloud adoption

Secured finance technology provider IDS has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tamarack Technologies, a leading provider of digital transformation services and solutions for equipment finance, as demand builds from firms looking to migrate to its end-to-end SaaS solution IDScloud.

IDS partners with digital transformation specialist Tamarack to drive IDScloud adoption

Jul 20, 2021

IDS extends ABL offering on IDScloud

Secured finance technology provider IDS is providing asset-based lenders with easy access to real-time portfolio insights following the migration of IDS ABL to IDScloud, its Software-as-a-Service-based solution. The move provides a more intuitive experience for customers and enables self-service funding requests and document submission.

IDS extends ABL offering on IDScloud

Jul 08, 2021

Learning lessons from Nike – Daniela Weitmann, head of global digital transformation, DLL

The new head of global digital transformation at DLL has revealed how her extensive experience outside the industry will help reshape the asset finance journey for customers. Daniela Weitmann, head of global digital transformation at DLL, spoke during a Fireside Chat hosted by the International Asset Finance Network, in association with White Clarke Group, an IDS company.

Learning lessons from Nike – Daniela Weitmann, head of global digital transformation, DLL

Jun 20, 2021

Future of asset finance in focus during IAFN debate with Richard Jones, Lloyds Banking Group’s motor finance and leasing MD

An in-depth discussion with Richard Jones, managing director of motor finance and leasing at Lloyds Banking Group, has revealed six key trends in asset finance that could shape the industry's future development. You can download a detailed summary of the debate using the form below. During the discussion, hosted by the International Asset Finance Network, in association with global asset finance software specialist White Clarke Group (an IDS company), he provided insights on issues including the future of subscription services, how growing demand for plug-in cars may affect the used car market and why a co-ordinated approach is vital to achieving a review of the Consumer Credit Act.

Future of asset finance in focus during IAFN debate with Richard Jones, Lloyds Banking Group’s motor finance and leasing MD

Jun 09, 2021

Brendan Gleeson appointed chief strategy officer to drive innovation at IDS

Secured finance software provider, IDS, has announced the appointment of Brendan Gleeson (pictured above) as chief strategy officer. Gleeson’s primary responsibility in the newly-created position will be to drive innovation. As the former group chief executive officer of White Clarke Group, Gleeson’s appointment marks the latest stage in IDS’ acquisition of the company. The merger of the two companies has formed a technology powerhouse that provides a range of software for the equipment, automotive and working capital finance sectors.

Brendan Gleeson appointed chief strategy officer to drive innovation at IDS

Jun 03, 2021

IDS completes acquisition of White Clarke Group to form software tech powerhouse

IDS Group, a secured finance software provider, has announced it the successful acquisition of White Clarke Group, a provider of retail, fleet, wholesale and asset finance software solutions for the automotive and equipment finance markets. The combination creates a multi-asset class secured finance technology powerhouse to support banks, independents, OEM captive and independent finance firms globally.

IDS completes acquisition of White Clarke Group to form software tech powerhouse

Jun 01, 2021

White Clarke Group to sell to IDS

UK headquartered White Clarke Group is to be acquired by US-headquartered IDS in a deal due to complete by the end of quarter 2, 2021, it was announced this Wednesday. The acquisition was the second to be announced in as many months by IDS, who also acquired ABL and factoring software providers William Stucky and Associates in February. The resulting business will offer a comprehensive range of asset finance solutions, including equipment finance, automotive finance, and working capital solutions globally.

White Clarke Group to sell to IDS

Apr 08, 2021

How SGEF is Navigating through the post-Covid landscape

The impact of digitalisation and sustainability on the future of asset finance were the focus of the first session in a major new seminar series organised by the International Asset Finance Network Online. In a series of ‘Fireside Chats’ throughout 2021, industry leaders will share their thoughts on the key trends that are affecting the auto and equipment finance markets and reveal their expert views on how the market is changing. The first of the sessions, supported by global asset finance software specialist White Clarke Group, featured Florence Roussel-Pollet, chief commercial officer of Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF).

How SGEF is Navigating through the post-Covid landscape

Mar 11, 2021

How circular economy principles will drive asset finance growth

Asset finance companies have been urged to focus on the fundamentals of business when assessing how the circular economy can drive future growth. The circular economy is based around sustainability by promoting repair, refurbishment, and recycling above the ‘take, make, waste’ approach that has driven economic growth for decades. Carmen Ene, CEO of specialist IT provider 3StepIT, told delegates at the International Asset Finance Network conference that a focus on the economic principles of the circular economy was important to drive growth.

How circular economy principles will drive asset finance growth

Jan 05, 2021

Using new technology and Open Banking to increase lending and reduce the risk of defaults

Asset finance companies can transform the way they approach risk by embracing digitalisation and the power of open banking to turn data into effective insights. Fred Kelly, chief executive officer of Credit Kudos has built its credit reference agency platform around the in-depth customer knowledge that open banking can generate, enhanced by the ‘secret sauce’ of its own analytics engine. He told an International Asset Finance Network conference that data was changing the way businesses measure affordability and risk.

Using new technology and Open Banking to increase lending and reduce the risk of defaults

Nov 23, 2020

White Clarke Group unveil raft of new updates to finance application portal

UK-based finance software provider, White Clarke Group, have revealed the latest version of its CALMS Customer Direct module which aims to better support finance companies in the process of digitalising their online finance services. Designed to simplify and automate the complete end-to-end finance application journey, White Clarke Group explained that the core concept of the module is to enable customers to select finance options online, at their own pace and from the comfort of their own home.

White Clarke Group unveil raft of new updates to finance application portal

Nov 09, 2020

White Clarke Group launches Swiss leasing market report

Global finance technology company White Clarke Group has released a new country survey for the Swiss leasing market. Produced in association with the World Leasing Yearbook, the annual survey provides an assessment of the national leasing markets of Switzerland, focusing on the period up to mid-2019. Comprised of in-depth research conducted on behalf of Schweizerischer Leasingverband SLV/Association Suisse des Sociétés de Leasing ASSL, the survey offers a wealth of Switzerland’s leasing industry insights.

White Clarke Group launches Swiss leasing market report

Nov 02, 2020

Technology and talent: the keys to the future of asset finance

Technology and talented employees will be essential elements in driving future asset finance growth within a more complex business environment, according to a panel of industry chief executives and leaders. Although digitalisation has the potential to transform business processes and speed up customer service, they agreed that asset finance “will always be a people business”. Mark Picken, CEO at Shire Leasing, said: “Technology is a huge enabler. It is expensive, but it is essential. I believe that this will always be a people business and people will buy from people; they just need the process when they are not interacting with a person to be much slicker and technology-led.”

Technology and talent: the keys to the future of asset finance

Oct 12, 2020

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