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Verdict Staff

Vehicle tax: the key changes

In the 2015 summer budget, the Chancellor announced changes to the way in which vehicle tax is calculated for vehicles registered for the first time on or after 1 April 2017. Helen Jones, vehicle service designer with the DVLA, talks about the forthcoming changes

What it is: Digitalization

In a special extended article as part of Leasing Life’s regular What It Is series, Peter Thomas, chief operating officer of the Leasing Foundation, gives an overview of the broader concept of digitalization, and its implications on how the leasing industry will operate in the future

How will the Senior Managers and Certification Regime affect consumer credit firms?

In 2015 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) extended the SM&CR from banks, building societies, credit unions and investment firms to all regulated financial services firms, including credit-related regulated activities. Locke Lord partner Jo Davis and Timothy Anson explain the details

Taking stock of stocking

Wholesale stocking facilities play a key role in ensuring that motor dealers can keep their showrooms and forecourts full of new (and used) models looking for happy new owners. Philip Alton, credit, finance and leasing partner at Gateley, takes a closer look at some of the key issues

Lankey gets the brokers’ green light

Following the departure of long-standing CEO Adam Tyler, finding a suitable replacement at the NACFB could have been tricky. Leasing Life caught up with new interim chief executive Rob Lankey to find out how he intends to make his mark on the association during his stint there

J1991 – Customer Service Executive – UK, SE Eng / Thames Valley – Asset Finance

Salary: Excellent salary plus bonus and benefits
Location: UK, SE Eng / Thames Valley

J2015 – Internal Sales Executive – UK, W London – Asset Finance

Salary: To £30,000 plus excellent commission and benefits
Location: UK, W London / Gtr London

J2011 – Collections Associate – UK, Thames Valley – Asset Finance

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits
Location: UK, SE Eng / Thames Valley

J2013 – Credit Risk Manager – UK, S Eng – Invoice Finance

Salary: Up to £50,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits
Location: UK, S Eng (South Coast)

Responsible lending: the broker balancing act

The general public can be incredibly suspicious, especially when it comes to the sales environment in financial services, says Sarah Jackson, director, Equiniti Pancredit.