Tag: Amanda Brandon

FCA set to increase charges for regulated brokers and add AR fees

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LEASING brokers could be facing “a significant” increase in fees for regulated firms, while a new flat fee is proposed for each Appointed Representative (AR) on a broker’s books, says the BVRLA. The proposed new changes are: A significant increase to the fees paid by consumer credit firms to create greater alignment of minimum fees charged to other authorised firms in the…

Motor Finance session from BVRLA Fleets In Charge conference focuses on SM&CR update; trends in broker auditing; and TCF

Fleets in Charge motor finance session

THE Fleets in Charge virtual conference, organised by the BVRLA on 06 October, included a break out session on Motor Finance. Hosted by Amanda Brandon, BVRLA’s director of fleet services, the presenters were Joanne Davis, a co-founder and partner in Auxillias; Naveed Asif, consumer credit consultant at the Consumer Credit Advisory Services; and Adrian Dally, who is head of motor finance at…

Guide to operating your brokerage in the pandemic

Front cover of Operating during the covid 19 pandemic

THE BVRLA has produced a downloadable booklet that can be used by leasing brokers returning to work. Called A Guide to Operating during the Covid-19 pandemic, the pdf will be updated when new information or guidance is available with a new version number. Amanda Brandon, director of fleet services, writing in her introduction, says: “The aim of this guide is to provide…

Senior management changes at BVRLA

Toby Poston BVRLA

THERE are familiar faces at the BVRLA in new places with new responsibilities. Former director of communications and external relations, Toby Poston (above), has been promoted to director of corporate affairs. While Toby will continue to oversee the BVRLA’s communications and research activities, his main focus will be on the association’s policy policy work, government engagement and events. Meanwhile Amanda Brandon (below)…