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Verdict Staff
GAP insurance: increasingly important for private buyers?
Richard Parkin of Glass’s comments on GAP market and the concerns of the FCA
Fleet Friday: promotions, negotiations and associations
The weekly round up of fleet news. This week there are new heads at ACFO and Mercedes-Benz Fleet, plus news from the BVRLA and Creditsafe. By Jonathan Minter and Isabella Grotto
Fleet Friday: Congestion charges, cameras and recruitment
The recruitment streak continues in this weeks Fleet Friday, joined by news of congestion charges, cameras and a company gaining a South African distributor, by Jonathan Minter
Dealers could risk customer relationships over FCA affordability test
Car dealers could risk damaging their long-term relationships with customers if they fail to handle the FCA-mandated affordability test sensitively, vehicle e-commerce solutions provider iVendi has warned.
Fleet Friday: VW appointments, deals and tech
Appointments, deals and technological innovation made the news this week in the world of fleets, Jonathan Minter and Isabella Grotto report.
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Creditors must show restraint before registering default
The recent Scottish case of Durkin v DSG Retail Ltd highlighted the issues that can arise in relation to credit reporting in connected lending when disputes arise in relation to the funded product.
FCA status disclosure: Are you ready?
From 1 April 2014, the regulation of consumer credit activities switches from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With this change comes a host of new requirements contained in the FCA Handbook which firms are franticly implementing in readiness for the 1 April deadline.
Exciting product innovation is way forward
Car finance has provided strong support to the UK car market in recent years, helping the car industry recover from recession and return to growth more quickly than many other sectors. While manufacturer finance and product innovation in the shape of the PCP have helped build momentum and grow new car volumes, dealers are increasingly looking to independent finance providers to augment product choice and liquidity going forward.
Moody’s releases cheerful forecast for European securitisation market
The European auto loan and lease asset-backed securities (ABS) market has performed well over the six month ending January 2014, according to indices released by rating agency Moody’s Investors Service.
Fleet Friday: Have you heard the good news, its Fleet Friday
And Lo as Easter comes we bring you good news on the fleet markets.