The end of regulated business finance?
Many business finance firms, probably the majority, have already left the regulated market (loans to unincorporated businesses that do...
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New data on use of CBILs by asset finance lenders
Yesterday the Government published detailed figures on the performance of loans issued under the COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes,...
Six more FCA compliance tips for asset finance brokers
Monday marks the start of the FCA Consumer Duty regulation. Having helped around 20 smaller broking firms to prepare for it (taking the...
Regulation is limiting finance for small businesses. The solution may not be the obvious one.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been helping asset finance brokers to finalise their implementation of the Financial Conduct Authority’s...
Six actions to help asset finance brokers look on the bright side of Consumer Duty
Regulated asset finance brokers are unlikely to have missed the fact that they are required to implement the FCA’s new Consumer Duty...
Smarter regulation in 2023: Consumer Duty works, FRED 82 doesn't
As we enter 2023, the UK leasing industry is just gearing up for its essential role in supporting a post-Covid recovery in business...
Postcode sector analysis could provide rapid assurance on the risks of further multi-financing fraud
In November, I suggested a need for the 'asset register that isn't an asset register' in my blog here (and see LinkedIn comments here)....
New year special for asset finance brokers: Save up to 77% on annual FCA fees - only one small catch
In August last year, my blog Psst! Asset finance brokers, do you want a 50% discount on FCA fees? Just do a bit less work... reported how...
The time has come for the asset register that isn’t an asset register
For decades, the leasing industry has been continually exposed to fraud by the lack of a national equipment asset register. Although...
It’s time to rethink asset finance broker FCA compliance reviews
Over the summer, many asset finance brokers have received one or more thuds on their doorsteps - or the email equivalent - being annual...
Psst! Asset finance brokers, do you want a 50% discount on FCA fees? Just do a bit less work...
Since July, most asset finance brokers who have been paying the minimum annual FCA fees of around £600 (including various extras) have...
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