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In the first phase of reforms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Bank of England propose to streamline the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR).

The Supreme Court is due to publish its long-awaited ruling on the landmark motor finance case this Friday (1 August), with the judgement expected towards the end of the working day. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the automotive finance sector, following months of legal scrutiny and attention.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will release the final version of its new handbook in September 2025, with a BETA version currently available to access for testing.

Lawyers Shoosmiths has published an article which outlines why motor finance firms should act now to prepare for a potential Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-mandated redress scheme, following the impending Supreme Court ruling on historic commission arrangements.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a joint consultation with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) on modernising the redress system.

This autumn’s BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference (LBC) will bring together some of the most influential voices shaping the regulatory and economic landscape, with senior speakers confirmed from both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England.

The BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference returns this autumn with a bold new direction, a striking new venue, and a renewed focus on helping brokers navigate a complex, fast-changing marketplace.

The Leasing Broker Conference will return on Thursday 9 October 2025, taking place at the new West Midlands location of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre in Coventry.

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has launched a short consultation seeking views on the interest rate that it applies to compensation awarded to consumers.

The Supreme Court’s judgment on April’s motor finance appeal is expected in the coming weeks, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now set out its key considerations for a potential redress scheme in response.

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever for members to regularly review their processes to ensure compliance and protect customer trust. Through the BVRLA’s ongoing inspection programme, it has seen some recurring themes that serve as useful reminders for everyone.

Members are encouraged to save the date of Thursday 9 October for the association’s next Leasing Broker Conference.