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Updated Lending Code provides new rights and protections for borrowersUpdated Lending Code provides new rights and protections for borrowers

1 Feb 2012

The FLA Lending Code, which has been protecting borrowers for twenty years, has been relaunched today with a range of new protections for borrowers in financial difficulty, and new rights for users of store cards and short-term credit.
FLA response to Financial Services Bill and the transfer of consumer credit regulation to the FCAFLA response to Financial Services Bill and the transfer of consumer credit regulation to the FCA

27 Jan 2012

Responding to the Treasury announcement that consumer credit regulation will be transferred to the new Financial Conduct Authority, Stephen Sklaroff, Director General of the Finance & Leasing Association, said,
Finance House Base Rate (FHBR) is 1.5% for February 2012Finance House Base Rate (FHBR) is 1.5% for February 2012

27 Jan 2012

The FHBR will be 1.5% for February 2012, which represents no change compared with January 2012.
CCA is the right starting point for future consumer credit regulationCCA is the right starting point for future consumer credit regulation

17 Jan 2012

The Finance and Leasing Association, which represents consumer and small business finance providers, has given its support to the Financial Services Consumer Panel, which today called for the Consumer Credit Act to form the basis for any new regulatory regime.
Consumers cautious with credit in run up to ChristmasConsumers cautious with credit in run up to Christmas

16 Jan 2012

New consumer credit fell by 2% in November as shoppers remained cautious in the run-up to Christmas, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association. Spending through store cards, store instalment credit, personal loans and credit cards all fell, leading to an overall drop in lending by FLA members in November compared with the same month a year before.
Leasing grows in popularity for business investmentLeasing grows in popularity for business investment

13 Jan 2012

New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the popularity of business finance as a means of financing investment in new business equipment has grown significantly.
Dealer motor finance still growing as 2011 drew to a closeDealer motor finance still growing as 2011 drew to a close

12 Jan 2012

November;s figures showed that dealer motor finance remained UK consumers' first choice for new cars. The Finance & Leasing Association's latest figures show that 61.5% of consumers buying a new car in the year to November used motor finance provided through dealers, almost ten percentage points up from November 2010.
FLA credit figures show pre-Christmas growth in consumer marketsFLA credit figures show pre-Christmas growth in consumer markets

20 Dec 2011

Consumers used 5% more credit in October than in the same month in 2010, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association. Car purchases played a big part, with increases seen in credit for both new and used cars. Growth was also seen in personal loans, credit cards, and store cards.
FLA: Financial Services Bill Joint Committee report responseFLA: Financial Services Bill Joint Committee report response

19 Dec 2011

Responding to the Financial Services Bill Joint Committee report, published today, the Director General of the Finance & Leasing Association, Stephen Sklaroff, said
Car finance sales increase as dealer scheme boosts customer serviceCar finance sales increase as dealer scheme boosts customer service

14 Dec 2011

Motor finance sales for private new cars continue to grow, with a 6% increase in October compared to the same period in 2010, according to the latest industry figures published by the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA).