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Plan for 2026 at upcoming BVRLA Conferences
Two upcoming BVRLA conferences will provide members with the expert insights, regulatory updates and market intelligence needed to plan effectively for 2026 and beyond.
Government plans for AR Regime
The Government has confirmed its intention to preserve the Appointed Representatives (AR) model, while introducing targeted reforms to strengthen confidence in its use.
FCA kicks off engagement for motor finance redress
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is undergoing a period of active engagement with industry representatives to shape a consultation on a motor finance redress scheme. The redress consultation is due to run from October, with a scheme likely to be in place by early 2026.
Regulators to take centre stage at LBC
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.
Supreme Court delivers judgement on Motor Finance case
The Supreme Court’s long-awaited ruling on the motor finance case “Hopcraft and another (Respondents) v Close Brothers Limited (Appellant)” was delivered on Friday.
Supreme Court reaction webinar (Friday 01 August)
On Friday 1 August, the Supreme Court delivered its judgement on the landmark motor finance case from October 2024. The BVRLA hosted a short webinar for members to provide an initial reaction to the judgement and outline further activities planned by the association.
Update on Supreme Court judgement on motor finance case (Thursday 7 August)
On Friday 1 August, the Supreme Court delivered its judgement on the landmark motor finance case from October 2024. Having examined all the details, the BVRLA hosted a member webinar to explain the implications of the ruling and address initial member questions.
Webinar to support compliance with customer reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the results of a web sweep of over 100 businesses as part of a new phase of its work to protect consumers who rely on online reviews.
Consultation seeks views on reforms to SM&CR
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).
Supreme Court Motor Finance Judgement due this Friday
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.
FCA news roundup
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.
Programme of specialist Forums
The BVRLA’s annual programme of specialist industry forums continues, with each including limited spaces for members that don’t currently subscribe to the full calendar of events.