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Verdict Staff

2014 will be a year of change

Paul Harrison, head of motor finance at the Finance & Leasing Association, speaks to Mike Cobb about a successful 2013 and the changes facing the industry in 2014

Get to know the unknown unknowns

There are more reasons than you may think for hiring external consultants says Ian Dewsnap

Get to know the unknown unknowns

There are more reasons than you may think for hiring external consultants says Ian Dewsnap

Capquest buys BCT’s operations portfolio of motor loans

Collections agency Capquest has acquired the £10m portfolio and operations of struggling lender British Credit Trust (BCT) in a move into the motor finance sector.

Fleet Friday: German Growth electrifying

The weekly roundup of European and UK fleet news. This week the BVRLA, the German fleet market and EV uptake all grow, and Vertivia help with driver fuel efficiency. By Jonathan Minter

Fleet Friday: Van values and new suppliers

A weekly round up of European and UK fleet news: This week the value of the fleets rise again, LeasePlan get new suppliers and fleet management contracts go to Fleet Alliance and ALD. By Jonathan Minter and Mike Cobb.

Fleet Friday: the Lex – icon of Leasing

A weekly round up of European and UK fleet news: This week the focus switches to the UK’s fleets as thier share of passenger cars drops but commercial fleets get some welcome boosts. By Jonathan Minter and Mike Cobb

Experian focuses on insurance-switching young motorists

Richard Brown asks Andrew Ballard what the finance industry can learn from its adapting insurance counterpart?

Fleet Friday: Europe, the land of opportunity

A weekly round up of European and UK fleet news: This week includes rising optimism among European fleet managers, appointments across the continent and awards for Alphabet. By Jonathan Minter and Mike Cobb

Slight return

Louise Haines of Creditplus asks the question: is it risk or sales in charge when it comes to subprime lending as liquidity returns to the UK motor finance market?