GDPR confusion over ‘legitimate interest’ affects motor retail marketing

New regulations governing the use of customer data for marketing are still widely misunderstood across the automotive retail and finance sector, experts claim. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation was introduced in May 2018 and has strengthened data protection regulations for all individuals within the EU, with the aim of give control of personal data back to consumers. While there are currently data protection laws in place, the new legislation increases the level of compliance needed by companies and also introduces tougher penalties for data breaches and service failures. However, executives at customer retention specialist Chrysalis Loyalty say there is still confusion about how GDPR affects customer renewal and retention marketing across the industry.

GDPR confusion over ‘legitimate interest’ affects motor retail marketing

Aug 13, 2018

New regulations governing the use of customer data for marketing are still widely misunderstood across the automotive retail and finance sector, experts claim. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation was introduced in May 2018 and has strengthened data protection regulations for all individuals within the EU, with the aim of give control of personal data back to consumers. While there are currently data protection laws in place, the new legislation increases the level of compliance needed by companies and also introduces tougher penalties for data breaches and service failures. However, executives at customer retention specialist Chrysalis Loyalty say there is still confusion about how GDPR affects customer renewal and retention marketing across the industry.

Leaseurope workshop to explore impact of IFRS 9 on European leasing industry

In all the furore over the new IFRS 16 rules for lease accounting, another important new accounting standard that could have a significant impact on the European leasing industry has slipped in relatively quietly. For lessors using international accounting standards, IFRS 9 can lead to big changes to reporting of loan impairments and defaults. It can also create a need for a lot of extra data to support the accounting estimates made, particularly for non-banks and banks using the standardised approach for their capital requirements calculations. As implementation of IFRS 9 is now underway, Leaseurope’s next event in its programme of regulatory workshops will be a review of emerging impacts and issues on specialist lenders, including leasing and consumer credit firms.

Leaseurope workshop to explore impact of IFRS 9 on European leasing industry

Jun 05, 2018

In all the furore over the new IFRS 16 rules for lease accounting, another important new accounting standard that could have a significant impact on the European leasing industry has slipped in relatively quietly. For lessors using international accounting standards, IFRS 9 can lead to big changes to reporting of loan impairments and defaults. It can also create a need for a lot of extra data to support the accounting estimates made, particularly for non-banks and banks using the standardised approach for their capital requirements calculations. As implementation of IFRS 9 is now underway, Leaseurope’s next event in its programme of regulatory workshops will be a review of emerging impacts and issues on specialist lenders, including leasing and consumer credit firms.

Anti-money laundering – blind justice or justice that turns a blind eye?

International efforts to combat money laundering, which latterly have been closely connected with frustrating tax evasion, aggressive tax avoidance and to staunch the supply of money to terrorist organisations, have been coordinated by the Financial Action Taskforce. They have resulted in various FATF Recommendations and Special Recommendations. This body of knowledge as to how to run a regime for anti-money laundering/countering the finance of terrorism (AML/CFT) has firstly been converted into law, for example via the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives and its subsequent transposition into EU Member State law, an example of the latter being the UK’s 2017 Money Laundering Regulations.

Anti-money laundering – blind justice or justice that turns a blind eye?

May 10, 2018

International efforts to combat money laundering, which latterly have been closely connected with frustrating tax evasion, aggressive tax avoidance and to staunch the supply of money to terrorist organisations, have been coordinated by the Financial Action Taskforce. They have resulted in various FATF Recommendations and Special Recommendations. This body of knowledge as to how to run a regime for anti-money laundering/countering the finance of terrorism (AML/CFT) has firstly been converted into law, for example via the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives and its subsequent transposition into EU Member State law, an example of the latter being the UK’s 2017 Money Laundering Regulations.

Lease accounting

Prepare now for IFRS 16 or risk being overwhelmed, companies warned

Mar 06, 2018

Companies face being "overwhelmed" with the requirements of the new IFRS 16 accounting standard unless they launch their preparation strategies now, industry experts have warned. The new standard, IFRS 16 – Leases, was issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in 2016 and will become effective in less than a year, on January 1, 2019. The new rules require most operating leases to be recorded on balance sheets, whereas previously only finance leases were recognized. Duff & Phelps, the global valuation and corporate finance advisor, says that for several industries, such as retail, real estate, airline, transport and energy, this could well become one of the most material items on their balance sheets, with a large-scale impact on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA).

BREXIT

Negotiators struggle to build bridges as Brexit looms

Nov 10, 2017

While business leaders in the UK and Europe have stressed the importance of a smooth Brexit transition to protect the economies of both sides, there are signs that negotiators are struggling to find common ground on key issues. As the Brexit deadline of March 28, 2019 approaches, this special report looks in detail at progress from both sides of the negotiating table.

 

General legal and regulatory

Industry campaign secures key change to FCA fees for asset finance companies

Apr 18, 2018

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is set to approve key changes to fees for regulated hire agreements that could save asset finance providers millions of pounds. In a recent update on its consultation on regulated fees for the next year, the FCA has proposed making changes that would see fees for regulated hire agreements treated in a similar way to regulated credit agreements. Currently, the FCA ‘levy’ on a £20,000 hire agreement might be £20 per year compared to £5 per year for a similar credit arrangement.