Finance technology firm IDS has acquired asset finance solutions business White Clarke Group. The combined business will offer a range of asset finance solutions, including automotive finance, equipment finance and working capital solutions. It will support banks, independents, OEM captives and specialty finance firms globally, serving more than 300 customers across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company will be co-headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and Milton Keynes, UK. David Hamilton, CEO of IDS, said: “Smart factories, connected-assets (IoT), green-energy, and many other technology innovations will bring about exciting new economic growth opportunities which will require access to capital from secured finance firms.