THE BVRLA has published the agenda for the Leasing Broker Conference.
As we trailed in our preview, there’s a packed agenda with plenty for leasing brokers to digest, as well as opportunities to network.
Paul Parkinson, CEO of Synergy Car Leasing and chair of the BVRLA’s Leasing Broker Committee, will host proceedings.
The event takes place on 06 October 2022 at RIBA’s headquarters in Marylebone, London. Entry is free to BVRLA accredited leasing brokers but you need to register here first.
So what's on the broker conference agenda?
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 |
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