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Verdict Staff
BEN names Scotland Ball 2015 date
The automotive charity BENs annual Scotland Ball will take place on 28th March 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow.
NextGear Capital to launch FCA compliant stocking tool
Stocking solution provider NextGear Capital will launch a standalone stocking product for dealers to acknowledge Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules.
Reflections on a record year
Motor Finance reviews the highs and lows of the past year, and speaks to Chris Sutton from Black Horse, Lee Streets from Evolution Funding, and automotive charity BEN to see how the year will be remembered, and what to look forward to in 2015
Reduce wiggle room for fairer sales
BMWs Spencer Halil tells Motor Finance how the captive finance provider intends to conduct its business moving forward, and how BMWs move into electric cars is affecting its finance house. Jonathan Minter reports
Prime expansion out of the blue
Fresh from a number of years out of the market, Blue Motor Finance was acquired by Cabot Square and has relaunched itself. Jonathan Minter speaks to chairman Bob Jones about how the deal came about, and what the company immediate plans are
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Motors.co.uk says dealers must be technology and online savvy in 2015
Motors.co.uk has predicted that 2015 will see dealers increasingly adopt new technologies to boost market presence.
Challenger ready for prime time
In November Secure Trust Banks Moneyway announced its intention to enter the prime sector in 2015. Jonathan Minter caught up with managing director John Simpson to discuss the move, and look at how the company is looking to develop
Mental capacity and CONC
The Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) has brought the issue of mental capacity into sharp focus for all consumer credit firms. It applies when lenders are deciding to offer (or increase) credit and when customers are in financial difficulties. So where does that leave lenders? Russell Kelsall explains
Casebook Mediation? Say no at your peril
With many motor finance disputes, it may appear that theres a strong claim or defence; there is no middle ground and there can only be one winner. On that basis, youd be forgiven for thinking it would be reasonable to refuse to mediate because it would be too costly, would delay proceedings, and wouldnt be successful anyway. Think again!
Take stock of funding
Theres a great deal of talk within the automotive sector around the FCA regulations and the impact that they will have on dealer trading. However, when it comes to finance for cars, the stocking finance for your new and used stock should always be one of your business priorities.