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Fall in consumer spending reflects economic uncertaintyFall in consumer spending reflects economic uncertainty

27 Jul 2010

Many consumers are waiting to see what happens in the wider economy before making credit commitments. This is the implication of the latest consumer credit figures from the Finance & Leasing Association. The statistics show that consumers used 8% less credit in the 12 months to May than in the 12 month period to May 2009.
FLA responds to regulatory reform of financial servicesFLA responds to regulatory reform of financial services

26 Jul 2010

Responding to the Financial Secretary's announcement on regulatory reform of financial services, Stephen Sklaroff, Director General of the Finance & Leasing Association, said:
FLA responds to launch of green paper on business financeFLA responds to launch of green paper on business finance

26 Jul 2010

Responding to the Secretary of State's green paper on business finance, Julian Rose, Head of Asset Finance at the Finance & Leasing Association, said:
Greenhous Group Achieves SAF Approved StatusGreenhous Group Achieves SAF Approved Status

21 Jul 2010

Greenhous Group is the latest high-profile dealer group to achieve SAF Approved status under the Finance & Leasing Association?s Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) initiative. Greenhous' inclusion into the SAF Approved ranks means that half of the top ten UK dealer groups have now become SAF Approved.
New figures show 15% rise in car finance marketNew figures show 15% rise in car finance market

19 Jul 2010

Forecourt finance remains popular, with more than 36,000 people in May financing a new car in this way, according to figures published today by the Finance & Leasing Association.
Consumer credit review provides an opportunity to streamline regulationConsumer credit review provides an opportunity to streamline regulation

14 Jul 2010

Responding to the Consumer Affairs Minister's announcement of a review later this year into the consumer credit market, FLA Director General Stephen Sklaroff said:
Burdensome regulation could lead to smaller, more polarised credit market, says FLA director generalBurdensome regulation could lead to smaller, more polarised credit market, says FLA director general

2 Jul 2010

When considering any new regulation for consumer credit, the Government should take care to avoid unintended and potentially damaging consequences for lenders and their customers, Stephen Sklaroff, Director General of the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) will tell delegates at the FLA Consumer Finance Conference today.
Risk sharing is key to green investment, says FLARisk sharing is key to green investment, says FLA

29 Jun 2010

Responding to the publication of the Green Investment Bank Commission's plans (Unlocking investment to deliver Britain's low carbon future), Julian Rose, Head of Asset Finance at the Finance & Leasing Association, said:
Lenders face weaker credit market and uncertainty on regulation, says FLA - Consumer credit statistics, April 2010Lenders face weaker credit market and uncertainty on regulation, says FLA - Consumer credit statistics, April 2010

24 Jun 2010

Consumer borrowing levels in April remain lower than the same time last year, according to new figures from the Finance & Leasing Association.
FLA responds to emergency BudgetFLA responds to emergency Budget

22 Jun 2010

Responding to the emergency Budget, Julian Rose, Head of Asset Finance at the Finance & Leasing Association said: