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
European car sales recovery slows in May
New passenger car sales grew 1.3% year-on-year across Europe in May to 1,109,893 units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
iVendi: Corsa most popular used car for finance search
The Vauxhall Corsa has been the most popular used car to date this year, according to technology provider iVendis Car Finance Checker tool.
FCA to introduce GAP deferral period on 1 September 2015
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that from 1 September 2015 there will be a deferred opt-in for Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) contracts of four days from when the customer has been given certain prescribed information about the point of sale insurance product.
BVRLA new hire to assist broker FCA compliance
Gursh Gill has joined the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) as a leasing and development professional.
Superbike sidecar champion to head Swansway aftersales team
Paul Woodhead has become dealer group Swansways first group aftersales director.
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Renault launch UK savings bank
RCI Banque, Renault groups captive finance house, has launched a UK savings bank called RCI Bank.
JBR tie up white label agreement with McLaren
Prestige lender JBR Capital has entered into a white label agreement to provide the finance for McLaren cars.
FCA looks abroad for directors
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Mark Steward as the new director of enforcement and market oversight, and Barbara Frohn as the director of risk and compliance oversight.
FCA fines Lloyds group £117m for PPI complaint mishandling
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Black Horse, Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland (together Lloyds) a total of £117m for failing to treat customers fairly when handling PPI complaints between March 2012 and May 2013.
SMMT: steady increase in new car sales
New car registrations increased 2.4% year-on-year in May to 198,706 units, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).