Challenges facing the automotive market in 2021 and beyond
The automotive sector has seen substantial change in the last few years, not all of which has been driven by…
Charging towards an electric future
2020 was a year like no other bringing significant changes to travel patterns, business operations and working life. David Bushnell, principal consultant at Alphabet (GB), looks at the accelerating uptake of…
03 Mar 2021
Affordability and irresponsible lending
There has been an increase in claims management activity regarding complaints and claims alleging irresponsible lending. Martin Ward and Gary Orritt from Eversheds Sutherland investigate in more detail… Such complaints…
03 Nov 2020
27 Jul 2020
To repossess or not to repossess, that is the question!
These are unprecedented and extremely difficult times for the motor finance industry. Lenders are grappling with constantly changing Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidance, communications to customers, high call levels from…
27 Jul 2020
Hard hit Western European light vehicle sales may need a kickstart this year
Data compiled by GlobalData from various European trade associations shows that the Western European light vehicle market fell by 79.3% in April as COVID-19 lockdowns exerted their toll on vehicle…
11 May 2020
01 May 2020
What does the FCA really want from credit brokers?
It’s fair to say that firms are always keen to know ‘what’s coming’ from the FCA in order to anticipate the regulator’s concerns. Typically, this has been achieved by looking…
01 May 2020
30 Apr 2020
Dealing with Vulnerable Customers – Eversheds Sutherland
The fair treatment of vulnerable customers by creditors is a continuing focus of the regulators. Given the risk of large fines and customer redress payments, motor finance providers should consider…
30 Apr 2020