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Highlights from the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference
Leasing.com launches used car leasing on its site with loveelectric
The Regulatory Roadmap for Leasing Brokers – an FCA perspective
Optimism abounds in broker sector – but issues could impact market Rod Lloyd tells conference
BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference 2024 event programme and timings
| 09:30 | Registration: delegates arrive, tea/coffee, networking |
| 10:15 | Welcome from conference chair Rod Lloyd, the lcv group |
| 10:25 | Introduction from Headline Sponsor Daniel Layne, QV Systems |
| 10:35 | Session 1: The Regulatory Roadmap for Leasing Brokers – an FCA perspective Costas Pittas, Financial Conduct Authority |
| 11:20 | SPONSOR: Voyc |
| 11:25 | Tea/Coffee Break (Affinity 2) |
| 11:55 | Session 2: Economic Outlook David Smith, The Sunday Times Economic Editor |
| 12:25 | SPONSOR: Motorcomplete |
| 12:30 | Session 3: Automotive Aspirations Owen Edwards, Grant Thornton |
| 13:00 | SPONSOR: leasing.com |
| 13:05 | Lunch & Networking (Affinity 2) |
| 14:05 | SPONSOR: Clear Vehicle Data |
| 14:10 | Session 4: All You Need to Know About AI Chair: Rob Pilkington, Ebbon Group Panel: • Donna Kelly, Nationwide • Dr Richard Whittall, Salford University • Jason Gill, Webfleet • Lethabo Motsoaledi, Voyc • William Richmond-Coggan, Freeths |
| 14:50 | SPONSOR: Warranty Solutions Group |
| 14:55 | Session 5: Leasing Broker Look Ahead Chair: Rod Lloyd, lcv group Panel: • Andy Short, CLM Fleet Management • David Robertson, Leasys • Laura Muir, Fleet Alliance • Lee Jones, Fleet Procure • Luke Mears, VIP Gateway • Toby Poston, BVRLA |
| 15:35 | Session 6: 353 Charity Short presentation from Tony Lewis |
| 15:55 | Conference Chair Closing Comments |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Exhibitor Networking (Affinity 2) |
Book your place at the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference 2024
IT’S free to attend for BVRLA leasing broker members. You can reserve your place here: https://www.bvrla.co.uk/event/leasing-broker-conference-2024.html
All the stories from last year’s conference
The BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference 2023 with reports from Broker News, the official Media Partner https://brokernews.co.uk/bvrla-leasing-broker-conference-2023/
Change: the only constant, says Daniel Layne of QV Systems and Headline Sponsor of the broker conference
THE BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference starts tomorrow – Headline Sponsor Daniel Layne of QV Systems sets the scene. Read more here.
Countdown to Leasing Broker Conference
IT IS now just three weeks until the BVRLA’s Leasing Broker Conference returns. The 2024 edition promises to be bigger than ever. Read more here.
Top economist confirmed for Leasing Broker Conference
The Sunday Times’ renowned economics editor, David Smith, will be providing a detailed overview of the current landscape and what is on the horizon for next year. Read more here.
QV Systems headline sponsor for BVRLA Broker Conference
QV SYSTEMS is named headline sponsor for the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference taking place on 01 October in Birmingham. Read more here.
Broker News joins BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference as official Media Partner – FCA to provide keynote
BROKER NEWS will be joining the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference as its official Media Partner. Read more here.
Carparison wins Platinum at Fleet Procure Awards 2024
WEST Country leasing broker Carparison was awarded Platinum Broker Sales Performance at the Fleet Procure Awards 2024. Held at West London’s Puttshack indoor crazy golf centre on 23 January 2025, Carparison placed the most volume through the online dealer/broker procurement platform to win the Platinum award. Synergy Car Leasing was placed second. In the awards voted for by dealers, the following brokers
Skoda first out of the blocks as Volkswagen ditches agency for EVs
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North West is best for EVs, says Leasing Options
The North West is best for EVs with more Leasing Options customers from the region leasing an electric car than any part of Britain
Vavoom expands senior leadership team with Matt Terry appointment
Vavoom Leasing is expanding its executive team with the appointment of new Commercial Director Matt Terry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves moves to limit liability of motor finance lenders
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be stepping in to limit the exposure of motor finance lenders to the misselling scandal
Gofor appoints Patrycja Janisz as new Head of Finance
Gofor has appointed its first Head of Finance, Patrycja Janisz providing the financial expertise as the company expands