All articles by Richard Irvine-Brown
Richard Irvine-Brown
FCA approach gratifying Sklaroff
The Finance & Leasing Association has spoken of its hopes and concerns over the deadline set by the Government for transfer of regulatory powers to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Nostrum Group passes 1m e-sigs
Finance industry IT provider Nostrum Group has processed its millionth electronic signature for a loan, saying usage of the technology is on the rise in car finance.
UK fleet sales down, finance and re-sale up
A round up of the months fleet figures from the SMMT, BCA and FLA in conjunction with this weeks Fleet Friday.
Credo new marketing head to grow dealer work
Credo Asset Finance, the East Anglia-based motor and asset finance broker, has appointed Andrea Wilson as head of marketing in expectation of increased business sparked by Marchs new-plate registrations.
February sees year of new car growth SMMT
UK new car registrations rose 7.89% year-on-year in February, marking 12 consecutive months of growth, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Mercedes-Benz appoints sales director
Adam Chamberlain will become passenger cars sales director at Mercedes-Benz from mid-April, reporting to Gary Savage, managing director of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Finance can keep UK retail faith Aldred
Vauxhall chairman Duncan Aldred has said public acceptance of finance offers is helping to maintain stability in UK car retail, despite worries over the falling pound.
OFT steps in against payday lenders
The Office of Fair Trading says it has uncovered widespread irresponsible lending, as well as problems from advertising through to debt collections, among payday loan companies.
First Response one of the Best Small Companies
First Response Finance has been named as one of the 100 Best Small Companies to Work For in 2013, while fellow non-prime lender The Funding Corporation was named One to Watch.
Nissan Europe intends product assault
Japanese manufacturer Nissan has said it will launch a product assault of 15 models in the next three years in Europe, and 40 models worldwide by 2017.