All articles by Jonathan Minter
Jonathan Minter
Jonathan is the editor of Motor Finance magazine. You can reach him at jonathan.minter@verdict.co.uk
Black Horse reports 30% lending balance growth
Lloyds has reported that Black Horse grew its lending balance 30% year-on-year to over £10bn in the first half of 2016, though a continued focus on lower risk new business.
Captive finance houses report slow global growth in H1
A number of manufacturer parent groups have revealed a small amount of growth in their respective finance houses, as part of their larger H1 financial reports.
Gumtree launches guide to advise users on provenance checking
Online marketplace Gumtree has launched a car buying and selling guide, The Inside Track, advising car buyers to use an HPI provenance check when buying a car.
Cap hpi: Over a third of dealers expect used penetration to exceed 50%
More than one in three (35%) dealers told cap hpi they expected used car finance penetration to be at least 50% in the next twelve months in a survey the information provider conducted.
MPs call for separate enforcement body outside FCA
The Treasury Select Committee (TSC) has called for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to divest its enforcement powers to a new regulatory body, as part of its report on the HBOS scandal.
RSM hires new head of motor
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed Alison Ashley as a partner within its automotive practice.
Glasss Guide goes digital only
The August edition of motor trade car valuations publication Glasss Guide will be the final edition to be physically printed.
FCA promises to improve authorisation process
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans aimed at improving its authorization process from now on.
BCA Marketplace acquires Paragon Automotive for over £100m
Remarketing company BCA Marketplace has acquired vehicle servicing outsourcing company Paragon Automotive for an initial £105m.
FCA UK appoints national corporate and leasing manager
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK (FCA UK) has appointed Robert English to the role of national corporate and leasing manager.