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Industry Outlook - A spotlight on Consumer Duty
In its new Consumer Duty proposals, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to ensure a higher and more consistent standard of consumer protection for users of financial services and stop harm before it happens. This webinar is to help members prepare for this major new update to the FCA's regulatory regime. The new rules and outcomes that the FCA proposes will put more pressure on BVRLA members offering regulated motor finance to monitor customer outcomes and get their products and services right first time.
Consumer Duty webinar a must attend for FCA-regulated members
The FCA’s new Consumer Duty regime will require firms to focus on delivering good consumer outcomes, not just compliance, and it essential that all FCA-regulated BVRLA members are fully educated on the changes ahead of their introduction in April 2023.
Positive feedback on Understanding Lease Accounting course
This week, the BVRLA debuted the revamped ‘Understanding Lease Accounting, Finance and Tax Essentials’ course.
FCA introducing an Approved Persons fee
The FCA has confirmed that a new charge of £250 for standalone long Form A applications will take effect on 27 May 2022.
Vehicle demand examined at Fleets in Charge Conference
After two successful digital events, the BVRLA’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference is being hosted in person for the first time in London this July.
Supporting consumers with the cost-of-living crisis
In a recent speech Sheldon Mills from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) made it clear that the financial services industry has a role to play in helping consumers manage their personal finances during the cost-of-living crisis.
Potential for VED increase due to vehicle delays
Members are reminded that, due to vehicle lead time extensions which result in manufacturer price rises and specification changes, it could be that vehicles around the £38,000/£39,000 price bracket may end up going over £40,000.
Good news for Events Sector haulage firms
The Government has responded to a consultation on Brexit-related problems for specialist hauliers when taking equipment for events and tours into Europe.
Forums go ‘in person’ for June
BVRLA forums guarantee lively discussion, debate, and the opportunity to network with like-minded peers. The forums will be back to an ‘in-person’ format for the June dates and will continue to provide a unique opportunity to discuss the issues that are impacting your businesses and see how others are dealing with them.
Key Policymakers to Open Fleets in Charge Conference
With just two months before the BVRLA’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference is hosted in person, the association has confirmed that the day-long event (7 July) will be opened by a panel of leading policymakers and electric vehicle champions that are driving the UK’s decarbonisation plans.
Watch again: the future of batteries webinar
Members who could not attend the recent BVRLA webinar, taking a detailed looked at all things EV batteries, from their use, future technology, to repair and warranty can now view the webinar online.
Agenda and speakers revealed for Fleets in Charge Conference
After two successful digital events, the BVRLA’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference is being hosted in person for the first time in London this July.