Countdown to Consumer Duty
It’s not long before the end of October and all leasing brokers are required to produce an implementation plan for Consumer Duty. If you are still worried about this, we have an interview with Paul Parkinson – CEO of Synergy Car Leasing and chair of the BVRLA Leasing Broker Committee – outlining what needs to be done, and why it needn’t be scary.
Also in this issue we have the remarkable story of Katie Rushton, who is now an AR of Planet Leasing. Her story of resilience – from sex discrimination dismissal to managing director of her own business – is compelling.
Ralph Morton, editor
Key stories this week
- Consumer Duty – it’s got to be done. Interview with Paul Parkinson – read the story here.
- Women in Broking: Planet Leasing’s Katie Rushton – story here.
- Select Car Leasing Midlands expands with second office – read about it here.
- Sustainability underpins the new premises of Novuna Vehicle Solutions – find out more here.
- Kia dealers offer cheaper servicing to fleet customers – read the story here.
- Read the full Broker News Newsletter 18 October here.
BVRLA report reflects tough market but leasing brokers continue to embrace success
The BVRLA members’ combined car and van fleet achieved a six-year high in 2024, with booming salary sacrifice and BCH. EV values and vans a worry.
Broker News Awards 2025 winner profiles: Leasing Route T/A Jurni Leasing, Best Appointed Representative
Leasing Route T/A Jurni Leasing was named Best Appointed Representative 2025 by the judging panel – here’s the winner’s profile supported by Leasing.com
Rivervale supports successful Brighton Marathon
Leasing broker Rivervale was a key supporter in this year’s running of the Brighton Marathon, providing a fleet of electric and low-emission vehicles.
Fleet Procure Live! shapes up with 23 OEMs and counting
The second Fleet Procure Live, at Donington Park on 21-22 May, is an opportunity to see and drive over 100 of the latest vehicles.
Edinburgh MP meets with loveelectric to discuss issues facing electrification
Labour MP for Edinburgh South West, Dr Scott Arthur MP, met salary sacrifice experts loveelectric. He heard about its leasing model and work on used car salary sacrifice.
Fleet SMR lead times under the microscope
The persistent challenge of uncertain SMR lead times continues to be a concerning issue for fleet operators
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.
