Allica Bank has reported a sharp rise in asset finance broker confidence for the months ahead, according to its latest survey of more than 200 UK-based brokers. While just over 18% expressed concern about the next six months, over half (51.2%) now say they have a positive outlook, more than double the 24% recorded in the final quarter of last year. A further 30% remain neutral. This renewed optimism comes despite mixed trading conditions. Some 42.5% of brokers cited a fall in asset finance applications so ...