Broker News confirmed as partner of the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference
Broker News is a partner of this year’s BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference. Taking place in June rather than October and in Birmingham rather than London, this year’s event will focus on Consumer Duty among a variety of other topics affecting leasing brokers.
But the best news of all is that Societe Generale’s chief UK economist Brian Hilliard is returning. If you always thought economic reviews were boring, then Brian’s entertaining style turns that on its head. It’s worth the free entry ticket on its own.
Ralph Morton, editor
Key stories this week
- Brian Hilliard confirmed for return to BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference – story here.
- Mercedes goes backwards again under agency – story here.
- Broker News Awards 2023 in pictures – read more here.
- Winner profile: Best Startup of the Year – Vavoom Leasing – read more here.
- Chinese conquest: More than a quarter would consider Chinese brands for their next car – read more here.
- Silverstone Leasing shortlisted for business award – read more here.
- Read the full Broker News Newsletter 09 May 2023 here.

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Ford’s bumper February outpaces Chinese brands
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Alphabet’s Claire Coomber recognised as BVRLA Industry Hero
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Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.