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Compliance professionals will come together to discuss the latest regulatory developments and industry standards as part of the BVRLA Compliance Forum on 16 March.
Hosted at Norton Rose Fulbright, 3 More London Riverside, the forum will feature expert insights from legal, regulatory and industry specialists, including speakers from both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
The morning will begin with a keynote session from Matt Gregory and Katie Stephens of Norton Rose Fulbright. Together they will explore the approach to complaint handling following the FCA redress scheme, and the key considerations this creates for leasing businesses.
This will be followed by a panel discussion on Compliance and Governance: Raising Industry Standards, featuring the BVRLA’s Mark Pow, Phillip Garlick of Product Partnerships, Steve Tongue of Select Car Leasing, and Mark Holland from FOS. The panel will examine how the sector can strengthen governance and compliance frameworks as regulatory expectations continue to evolve, with a Q&A to follow.
Andrew Jones, Manager, Consumer Finance at the FCA will also provide a dedicated session on regulatory data, focusing on the regulator’s Data Strategy and why it matters for the industry, offering members insight into how the FCA is using data and what firms should expect going forward.
Further sessions will explore the role of Senior Management Functions (SMF) and the importance of building a strong compliance culture, delivered by Julie Ampadu, Owner and Director of Chameleon Consulting.
Additional contributions from Marcus Evans, Matthew Gregory and Peter McBurney of Norton Rose Fulbright and Sharp IT’s Matt Riley will provide further perspectives on compliance challenges and practical considerations for firms operating in today’s regulatory environment.
The forum will be chaired by Shashi Maharaj, BVRLA Legal and Compliance Director, and will conclude with an opportunity for members to network with peers and speakers.
Members wishing to attend should send their name, job title, company and email address to [email protected] by close of business on Wednesday 11 March.
