All articles by Verdict Staff
Verdict Staff
Sword Apak: dealer used car demand remains high
Dealer demand for used car stock has remained strong, despite concerns around residual values and macro-economic challenges, Sword Apak has said.
Hitachi Capital Motor Finance launches deferred payment scheme with Vertu
Hitachi Capital Motor Finance has joined with retailer Vertu Motors to offer deferred interest free finance.
New head of director of product, proposition & business enablement at Black Horse
Jim McCaffrey has joined Black Horse as the companys director of product, proposition and business enablement.
Wisdom of embracing the one-stop shop
With dealers facing an increased regulatory burden, it makes more sense than ever for them to decrease their lender relationships and look to full-service alternatives. Jonathan Minter speaks to Blue Motor Finances Christopher Jones about the companys stellar rise and growth
UK data specialist plans global future
British automotive data company cap hpi has announced plans to expand its services to the world, via Europe. Saad Ahmed speaks to international operations director Adrian Rushmore to understand the reasons for this, and gain an insight into the businesss future plans.
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Me, myself and the FCA
This issue marks my 24th issue as editor of this magazine, or my two-year anniversary, as you could say.
The imminent future of vehicle finance
The recent debates over data protection in the car leasing market are preparing us for bigger debates elsewhere in the near future.
Product suitability in the regulated space
Locke Lord partner Joanne Davis, and paralegal Tim Anson offer advice on the key requirements of the Financial Conduct Authoritys expectations on funders and retailers for Treating Customers Fairly
Regulated finance: complaints reporting
Where firms provide finance under regulated hire or hire purchase agreements, as opposed to loans, many have been in the habit of passing complaints about the underlying asset back to the dealer. Nikki Worden, partner at partner at Addleshaw Goddard, looks into the issues this creates
FCA Applications: So how painful was all that?
With the Financial Conduct Authority authorisation process completed by a growing number of companies, Jonathan Minter surveyed key industry personnel on their experiences of applying.