The asset finance market is undergoing transformative growth in 2025, driven by technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, and a global push toward sustainability. A 2024 report by The Business Research Company highlighted that the leasing market is projected to grow from $1.85 trillion in 2024 to $2.73 trillion by 2028, marking a CAGR of 10.2%.
This study explores the critical trends shaping the future of asset finance, including the rise of real-time data, AI, and machine learning, as well as innovations in onboarding, compliance, digital auditing, and client experience. These advancements are reshaping how businesses operate, making processes more efficient and enabling a more personalized customer experience.
“In 2025, digitalization is set to transform onboarding, decision-making, servicing, risk identification, and auditing, making processes more efficient and services more customer-centric. The US and global markets will see these trends unfold, albeit with regional variations. However, it is clear that stakeholders in the asset finance industry must adapt to this ever-changing market to offer a competitive service and meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.”
James Powell, Head of SaaS Transformation & General Manager Specialized Finance at SBS.
Real-time data, for example, is proving to be a game-changer. It enables businesses to identify risks earlier, reduce human error, and optimize internal operations by automating insights. Similarly, AI and machine learning are enhancing customer onboarding, improving credit risk assessments, and enabling personalized service delivery. Companies that fail to adopt these technologies risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive market.
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