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The newest analyst video from White Clarke Group shows the global asset and auto finance market is looking positive, despite political and economic tensions.

White Clark Group explained the global leasing industry started 2015 with positive expectations that remain undaunted, “despite political and fiscal tensions casting long shadows.”

In the U.S., analysts mentioned that finance companies reported confidence levels not seen for four years, with demand being driven by the transportation and construction industries and healthcare.

In the U.K., White Clark Group noted growth continues across key asset sectors. In 2014, analysts mentioned the percentage of U.K. investment in machinery, equipment and purchased software reached its highest level since 2011.

“Across Europe, in 2014 new leasing business reached its highest annual rate of growth in volume since 2007, with auto lending performing particularly well,” analysts said.

In Asia Pacific, White Clark Group noticed the Australian leasing market has shown signs of improvement in the last few months.

““New leasing markets have begun to open up in countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, particularly for car and motor cycle leasing,” analysts said.

“While the Chinese economy has slowed, aviation leasing has taken off, with China forecast to surpass the U.S. as the busiest domestic air travel market within 10 years,” they continued.

In South America, analysts acknowledged that despite the continuing decline in the leasing market in Brazil, activity in other countries in the region increased solidly, spearheaded by Mexico, Colombia and Chile.

The research finds that the main challenges lie outside the industry.

“Political uncertainty in key markets, possible legislative and regulatory change, including the prospect of a new global leasing accounting standard, potential interest rate rises, Eurozone uncertainty and destabilizing militant activity in the Middle East and Russia are among the factors  proving a drag on the really significant investment decisions which would drive the industry to new highs,” analysts said.

“However, in the opinion of many industry experts, the economic climate is undoubtedly improving, so for lenders who are innovative, know their markets well and can control their costs, the outlook is positive,” they continued.

The newest White Clark Group video can be watched in the window above.

The White Clarke Group Global Asset & Auto Finance Survey 2015 also can be downloaded here.