All articles by Richard Irvine-Brown
Richard Irvine-Brown
Challenging tradition
Ian Smith of BMW Group FS wants changing rules and retail to provide an opportunity for car finance, and estimates fresh ventures have made the multi-brand finance provider the second-largest capital finance company in the UK. Richard Brown reports.
FCA proposals: FLA and CCTA prepare, DCAs pleased
The Financial Conduct Authority has published its view of consumer credit regulation in a consultation paper at the start of this month.
GMAC appoints Shoosmiths as recoveries advisor
Law firm Shoosmiths has been named as preferred vendor by GMAC UK, multi-marque finance provider, for legal advice over recoveries.
Network Q running £500 discount
Network Q, the Vauxhall franchise of used car dealers, is offering up to £500 off the stock price of cars on its forecourts.
BEN: Lynwood approval, Ball booking
The foundation stone of the redevelopment of BENs Lynwood care centre has been laid by His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent.
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RMI celebrates centenary
The Retail Motor Industry Federation celebrated its centenary on 24 October with a gala dinner at the Dorchester Hotel in London, attended by representatives of parliament, the Finance & Leasing Association and the trade and national press.
FCA: Consumer complaints down
Complaints from consumers reported by financial services firms dropped 15.05% from H2 2012 to just over 2.9 million in H1 2013, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
CrushWatch monthly record average value
The average value for a car recovered through the HPI CrushWatch scheme in September was £7,623.27, a record monthly figure.
GM secures Brazil finance arm
General Motors Financial Company has acquired the car finance operations of Ally Financial in Brazil.
Alphabet launches flexible leasing on EVs
Alphabet, the fleet leasing arm of BMW Group, has launched its electric vehicle service range AlphaElectric in the UK, having launched earlier in 2013 in Germany.