The AA and AX have partnered to provide an improved accident aftercare initiative.
On December 9 this year, the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for consumer credit firms – including motor finance sellers – comes into effect.
Leading insurance add-on companies aren’t blinking as the FCA takes increased interest
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has to be sure that any regulatory changes introduced by the in light of its recent review of the motor finance sector “don’t have unintended consequences”.
Delegates at the AM100 round table discussed FCA compliance, online sales and CI demands
The value of fines imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2018/19 increased threefold in 2018/19 compared to the prior year.
Changes to government policy, designed to cut emissions, congestion and illness, will almost certainly affect car dealers
Lookers has said that it is “cooperating fully” with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as the regulator announced that it was commencing an investigation into the car retail group’s sales process.
Failing to report early suspicions of fraudulent activity to the finance regulator has left Bank of Scotland with a £45.5 million fine.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have fined R. Raphael & Sons plc (Raphaels) for failures in the management of its outsourcing arrangements.
Rules proposed under the Government’s Good Work plan could have a big impact on car dealers that use agency workers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s findings on commissions, information disclosure and affordability have big implications for the motor retail industry
FCA clarity on commission fees is good news, say most industry observers
The FCA’s inquiry raised serious concerns about car dealers and brokers manipulating finance rates to increase commissions
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has launched a new partnership with Acceler8, to help dealers boost sales conversion rates.
The FCA’s executive director of supervision for retail and authorisations has warned its focus on affordability, business models and culture will not shift.
The long-awaited FCA update on the motor finance industry has sharpened the sector's focus on Difference in Charge (DiC) arrangements that can lead to higher interest rates for consumers.
DealTrak has announced the launch of its new compliance module to assist in managing automotive finance and insurance products.
Just 53% of motorists understood the terms and conditions of their last car finance deal, according to research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group UK.
The IMI has added F&I accredited salespeople to its professional register as part of an Alphera-supported scheme to improve transparency and satisfaction.
