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Verdict Staff

Générale speaking

Brian Cantwell speaks to SGEF chief executive Marie-Christine Ducholet to discover the French lessor’s strategy for 2015

FCA consumer credit one year on

With the fast-approaching first anniversary of the Financial Conduct Authority’s new regulatory regime, Nikki Worden examines some of the key areas for leasing companies to focus on to ensure they remain compliant with risks identified, escalated internally and documented

The crippling costs of non-compliance

Katherine Clark looks at recent compliance developments since the Jackson Reforms

A diversity of funding options for SMEs is key to sustaining healthy growth

Louise Beaumont, head of public affairs at GLI Finance, argues in favour of a vibrant and robust alternative financial marketplace

Smaller brokers can comply with the FCA by becoming appointed representatives

Peter Alderson, managing director at LDF, describes becoming a principal and offers a lifeline to brokers who view FCA compliance as too daunting.

FCA proposes changes to consumer credit rules

UK regulatory body the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a consultation paper on potential changes it intends to implement to its regulations, touching on topics including financial promotions, arrears and credit broking.

Voting for Leasing Life Power 50 opens

The Leasing Life ‘power 50’ voting has opened, following on from the last list in December 2013.

The crippling costs of non-compliance

Katherine Clark looks at recent compliance developments since the Jackson Reforms

Everything above board with a new Board of Directors

The NACFB has appointed for the first time an official Finance Director. David Newborough, formerly of Ashgates and OPKF before that, has stepped in to fill a gap in the Association’s make-up.