Stephen Haddrill, Director General of the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), will retire next summer after five years in the role. Read the full statement and comments here: https://shorturl.at/BIgmf
Finance & Leasing Association
Financial Services
Moorgate, England 10,065 followers
The Finance & Leasing Association is the leading trade body for the asset, consumer & motor finance sectors in the UK.
About us
The Finance & Leasing Association is the leading trade body for the asset, consumer and motor finance sectors in the UK. Our members include banks, subsidiaries of banks and building societies, the finance arms of leading retailers and manufacturing companies, and a range of independent firms. In 2023, members of the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) provided £151 billion of new finance to UK businesses and households, £52 billion of which helped consumers and businesses buy new and used cars, including 78.6% of private new car registrations. £113 billion was in the form of consumer credit, accounting for almost a third of all new consumer credit written in the UK. £38 billion of finance was provided to businesses and the public sector to support investment in new equipment, representing almost a third of UK investment in machinery, equipment and purchased software in the UK last year.
- Website
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http://www.fla.org.uk
External link for Finance & Leasing Association
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Moorgate, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1992
Locations
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Primary
11 Ironmonger Lane
Moorgate, England EC2V 8EY, GB
Employees at Finance & Leasing Association
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Adrian Dally
Director of Motor Finance and Strategy at Finance & Leasing Association
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Wahbi Khangi
Head of Finance & Governance at FLA
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Helen Lumb
Managing Director at Shire Leasing PLC
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Ian McVicar
Semi-retired Financial Services CEO with global experience and start-ups. After 35 years employment, I now focus my energies on interesting…
Updates
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FLA's Director General, Stephen Haddrill, chaired the European Consumer Credit panel at the Eurofinas & Leaseurope Annual Convention yesterday at the Hotel Meliá Villaitana in Alicante, Spain. A special thank you to Judith Arnal Martínez, Vincent Sussfeld, Kenny Henderson, Marco Tarantola and Alex Hughes for their valuable contributions and insights on how the industry and markets are evolving. Key topics included: ▪ The main drivers shaping the future of lending ▪ Strategies that lenders must develop to stay competitive ▪ New expectations from regulators and consumers ▪ What enforcement might look like in the coming years
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We’ve just wrapped up the FLA Annual Regulation Conference 2024! Over two half-day sessions, attendees benefited from more than 10 insightful presentations by industry experts, addressing the latest regulatory changes impacting the consumer, motor, and asset finance markets. A special thank you to the Conference Chair, Emma Powell, and our guest speakers: John Wightman, Clare Hughes, Chris Steele, Daniel Sawyer, Melanie Chell, Inayah Noormahomed, Alexander MacDonald, Tracy Auchterlonie, Tom Jeffery, Russell Kelsall, Amanda Hulme, and Kate Robinson for sharing their expertise. We’d also like to thank our FLA colleagues Linda Charles-Richards, Sandra Cole, and Megan Gillett for their support in making this event a success.
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Edward Simpson was on hand to hear each of the Conservative leadership contenders set out their stall to the business community: deregulation being the order of the day. The former Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt was in more reflective mood, highlighting the need for the Party to appeal to younger voters.
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The latest edition of the FLA's Magazine, Agenda, is now live: https://shorturl.at/rxAz9 Enna Global explain how creating the right environment can help employees to flourish, The Carbon Literacy Project tell us about the tools they provide to help organisations through their sustainability journey, and the FLA’s Edward Simpson recaps the Labour Party’s first conference since winning the Election. In our ‘Out of the Office’ segment, we speak to Peter O'Connor, CEO of Target Group, who races cars for a hobby. Alice Altemaire from Mobilize Financial Services - UK features in ‘Meet the Boss’, and Close Brothers Asset Finance tell us about their support for North Clwyd Animal Rescue in our Charity Shout Out. #FLA #FLAMagazine #AgendaMagazine
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** Exciting new addition to the FLA Annual Motor Finance Convention! ** We’re thrilled to invite Motor Finance Convention delegates to a complementary drinks reception at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works, the prestigious heritage division of JLR! This special event will take place on 18 November, the evening before the main event. This event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Jaguar Land Rover, while enjoying drinks and canapés in the company of fellow delegates. The evening promises to be unforgettable, with exclusive guided tours of the showroom, workshop, and trim shop. You’ll also get an up-close look at 260 iconic Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, each with its own historical significance. If you’ve already registered for the Annual Motor Convention, your invitation awaits! Not registered yet? Now's your chance to secure your spot and reserve your place for this exclusive reception! You can find a link to more details and booking in the comments. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Less than one week left until the FLA Annual Regulation Conference - a must-attend event for professionals navigating the latest regulatory changes impacting the consumer, motor, and asset finance markets. Over two half-day sessions, you'll benefit from over 10 insightful presentations delivered by leading industry experts, including keynote speeches from Alexander MacDonald, Ombudsman Leader, FOS and John Wightman, Head of Department of Market Analysis and Policy in Consumer Finance, FCA. This interactive conference offers plenty of opportunities to engage, ask questions, and exchange insights with your industry peers. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape! Check the comments for the link. #RegulationConference #ConsumerFinance #MotorFinance #AssetFinance #Compliance #FinancialRegulation #FCA #FOS
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Ed Simpson shares his thoughts on the Labour Party conference https://lnkd.in/daMM4ZY
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FLA Green Manifesto focuses on economic growth: Today we have launched our Green Manifesto, which highlights Net Zero’s potential as a catalyst for growth. Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4eoVNzA View the publication here: https://bit.ly/47Een4n
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