The White Clarke Global Leasing Report 2012 is launched
The World Leasing Yearbook's Global Leasing Report has become the definitive analysis of country trading environments and of world trends in auto and asset leasing.
The 2012 edition has just been launched and is available for free download.
Ed White, author of the White Clarke Global Leasing Report summarises the theme: "What a difference a year makes. In last year’s report we anticipated a return to growth in global leasing after what had been two catastrophic years. In fact, the industry did manage to enjoy a `late spring`, with new business volumes growing 10.7%, with most activity in the fourth quarter, to a total value of $616.8 billion."
“The seemingly irresistible growth of the Chinese leasing sector did play a major role but even North America, with a mature leasing market, turned in almost twelve per cent growth. A recurring message from participating countries suggests that leasing companies have taken the opportunity to strengthen their portfolio quality, while improving internal efficiencies. We have certainly experienced a strong move towards improved mechanisation. We have also noted companies moving into new market sectors, such as wholesale finance or fleet management, or into new geographies. Different strategies, but each providing a broader base to meet future uncertainties.
The Global Leasing Report 2012 has just been launched and is available for free download
Key findings from this year's report include:
- 33% of countries suffered negative growth in 2010, compared to 84% in 2009.
- 20% of countries suffered double digit negative growth in 2010, compared to 74% in 2009.
- 2% of countries saw a decline of more than 50% in 2010, compared to 10% of countries in 2009.
- North America regains its longstanding role as the leading region (34.6% of world trade, and growth of 11.8%).
- Europe slipped into second position, growing just 0.5% in sales volumes.
- The People's Republic of China overtook both Germany and Japan to second position in the global league table, behind the US.
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