Simon_Goldie

Strategic Communications Specialist

[Simon_Goldie @Simon_Goldie]

@DPJHodges Wasn’t it Jennifer’s ear?

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

At today’s HM Treasury Trade Association Advisory Group, FLA CEO Shanika Amarasekara MBE welcomed the Government’s Leeds Reforms but stressed the urgent need for legislation to bring consumer credit rules into the modern age and to enact Financial Ombudsman Services reforms.

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

The FLA comments on the publication of the Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme for the motor finance sector. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/vd1eMRWzo2

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

Today marks an important moment for the motor finance sector, as the FCA is due to publish its proposal on commission‑related redress.

Look out for our press releases and member updates later today and tomorrow, where we will share our initial response.

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

See the latest statistics from the FLA showing the market performance for the asset, consumer, and motor finance sectors: https://t.co/lBQ1mD4q5v

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

This week’s launch of the @BritishBBank’s 2026 Small Business Finance Markets Report reinforces what we see across our membership: asset finance continues to be a key enabler of business investment in the UK.

British Business Bank report: https://t.co/ilRS80Zq67

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

The motor finance sector is entering a critical phase. This year’s FLA Motor Finance Convention 2026 brings together industry, regulators & legal experts to focus on what comes next — from governance to innovation, growth and resilience.

Book your place: https://t.co/c2tZRHxLXs

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

The FOS announces its ‘fair and reasonable’ assessment will align with regulations as part of new measures to modernise and transform the UK redress system. Read the FLA's press release & comments here: https://t.co/DSrP1JQPpv

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

FLA Members provided £163 billion of new lending in 2025 💡New figures show that FLA members across the asset finance, consumer finance and motor finance markets provided a record £162.8 billion of new lending in 2025, 5% higher than in 2024. Read here: https://t.co/BUTem002Tr

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

Today we hosted the FLA State of the Market Briefing at Shoosmiths’ London office.

Marking the release of our full-year 2025 statistics, we explored the political & economic forces shaping markets & the vital role finance plays in supporting investment, households and UK growth.

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

In this short video, Geraldine Kilkelly shares why the FLA State of the Market Briefing combines data with political and economic insight, connecting market performance with the real-world impact our members deliver every day.

Secure your place: https://t.co/rbwFz5wvXT

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

The FLA has appointed Jeremy Barton as its new General Counsel, marking an important step in strengthening its legal, regulatory and governance capability at a time of significant change for the consumer, motor and asset finance sector. Read the news here: https://t.co/2yxXMUTwwv

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

This year’s FLA Outstanding Contribution Awards celebrated:

🏆 Alex Hughes (CA Auto Finance UK)
🏆 Ylva Oertengren (Simply)
🏆 Tim Smith (Black Horse)

Thank you for your outstanding commitment to the FLA and the industry. Congratulations to all our winners.

#FLAAnnualDinner

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

This afternoon’s Future Leaders Masterclass, focused on helping newer industry colleagues build confidence in networking and take a more intentional approach to their career progression.

A great lead-in to the #FLAAnnualDinner this evening.

[Simon_Goldie @Simon_Goldie]

Sneak preview of the FLA Annual Dinner tomorrow night

[Simon_Goldie @Simon_Goldie]

@Dan_Christensen @trimet What are you doing instead?

[Simon_Goldie @Simon_Goldie]

@AshcombeVolley hello, wonder if you can help. Do I need to book tickets to see one of the matches you are hosting next Sunday, many thanks

[Finance & Leasing Association @_F_L_A]

Will the Plan deliver? In his latest blog, @Simon_Goldie explores how recent policy interventions could help small businesses grow and identify the right type of finance for their circumstances. https://t.co/t6fwjGPoZS

[Simon_Goldie @Simon_Goldie]

@alansm If there is logic I can’t work it out.

[Simon_Goldie @Simon_Goldie]

@alansm My Sainsbury’s have moved everything around. I now wander and wonder as I try to shop letting out quiet moans…