Full agenda revealed for BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference

Timings

Session detail

From 09:30

Registration: delegates arrive, tea/coffee, networking in Florence Hall

10:30

Welcome from conference chair in Jarvis Hall

Paul Parkinson, Chief Executive & Founder, Synergy Car Leasing. Chairman Leasing Broker Committee

10:40

65 mins

Session 1: Future Regulatory Landscape

Regulation exists to protect and enhance the customer experience. What does the future regulatory landscape look like? How can firms integrate compliance with Consumer Duty to increase their success? Where are with BVRLA governance regime – how should it change to embrace Consumer Duty?

Speakers:

John Wightman – Ombudsman Leader and Head of Practice (Lending), Financial Ombudsman Service – 15 mins

An overview from FOS on their current structure, commissions, consumer duty and current priorities.

Stephen Dawson, Partner, Head of Financial Services Sector, Shoosmiths

An overview to brokers on what should be top of their priorities consumer credit wise for the next few months and what does the future regulatory landscape look like. CONC does not change.

Shashi Maharaj, Director of Legal and Membership, BVRLA

Where the BVRLA are providing support, key outcomes from the Consumer Duty deep dive webinars and BVRLA engagement with the FCA.

Panel session

Shashi Maharaj, BVRLA; Stephen Dawson, Shoosmiths; Andy Bruce, Fleet Alliance

Panel session Q&A – Chair: Paul Parkinson, Synergy Car Leasing

11:45

SUPPORTING PARTNER: Ebbon Group

11:50

Morning coffee break: meet the exhibitors and sponsors in Florence Hall

12:10

Session 2: The Economy

Keynote presentation on key economic factors affecting the automotive industry.

12:35

SUPPORTING PARTNER: QV Systems

12:40

Session 3: Staff engagement & motivation

We are entering a challenging economic environment, salaries and benefits are important considerations, but what tips and techniques can business leaders use to keep staff engaged?

Speaker: Nita Clarke, Director of the Involvement and Participation Association

13:10

Lunch and networking. Opportunity to visit exhibitors and event partners in Florence Hall

14:10

SUPPORTING PARTNER: Leasys

14:15

30 mins

Session 4: Agency model: bad news or broker bonanza?

As some OEMs take a more digital and direct to customer approach to vehicle distribution, we explore the likely impacts for leasing brokers.

Speakers:

Alastair Cassels, MHA MacIntyre Hudson; Ben Waller, ICDP; Paul Harrison, Leasing.com

14:45

5 points in 5 minutes: Trakm8

14:50

45 mins

Session 5: Broker outlook panel – looking ahead to 2023 & beyond

A diverse cross-section of representatives from the Funder and Leasing Broker businesses reflect on the challenges/opportunities ahead.

Panellists:

Richard Chadwick, Alphabet GB; Nickie Brookes, Bridle Group; Jeff Whitcombe, BCF Wessex; Anthony Flack, Motorlease

Chair: Paul Parkinson, Synergy Car Leasing

15:35

Conference chair closing comments

Paul Parkinson, Chief Executive & Founder, Synergy Car Leasing

15:45 –

17:30

Drinks reception: sponsored by Ebbon Group