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Second charge mortgage lending up by 11%

  July’s FLA consumer lending figures showed growth in almost all areas of high street consumer credit, providing a welcome boost to the economy.  The Finance & Leasing Association has urged the Government to ensure that any new regulatory regime …

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Financial Services Bill facing scrutiny in the Lords

  The Financial Services Bill – which will set up the new regulatory architecture for financial services and includes powers to allow the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate credit – is now being considered by the House of …

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Asset finance allowing new businesses to invest

  Businesses across the UK are turning to asset finance to allow them to invest in much-needed equipment and vehicles, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, which show year-on-year growth of 11% in May1. Car …

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