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circumstances ranging from new account applications to new device enrolment, and in order to successfully discern between fraudsters and legitimate customers, financial institutions must be able to bring a wide range of capabilities to bear as part of their identity proofing workflows.”


Fears of a Brexit slowdown have failed to materialise in the British automotive sector, but the consequences of an EU split loom on the horizon, according to a report by Atradius. Richard Reynolds, regional manager for


Atradius Midlands, said: “A major strength of the British car-manufacturing industry is its diversity, with a good mix of volume,


The Consumer Finance Association and the BCCA have completed their merger; this brings to a close the process that was first announced in late July. Jason Wassell, previously chief


executive of the BCCA, has been appointed to run the new organisation. He said: “Through this merger, we believe that we can better represent the entire sector, from new start-ups to the market leaders. “Any independent observer of high-cost short-term


Jason Wassell


lending would agree that we have seen radical changes over recent years. Companies have entered and exited the market. The sector leaders are different. Products have changed, as has the customer base. “More importantly, we have seen real culture change.


Go to any lender, talk to their staff, and you will hear them focus on treating customers fairly. It is time for us to also change our association to deal with the next set of challenges.”


Hometrack has announced the appointment of Dimitri Kaltsas as head of business development for its financial services and capital markets business. He said: “Joining Hometrack represents a fantastic opportunity


to be part of a progressive, market-leading provider on an exciting growth trajectory. To be able to help shape the future strategy of the business and drive the use of AVMs in new markets is an exciting prospect.”


November 2017


Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has launched a £500m growth fund to help British businesses improve productivity through investment in technology and equipment. Ben Stephenson, managing director SME at Lloyds Bank


Global Transaction Banking, said: “The pace of technological change is constantly challenging important UK sectors to invest in growth to remain competitive. But businesses need to be able to achieve this without damaging their access to working capital. “This fund will enable more businesses to benefit from the flexibility of asset


Ben Stephenson


finance, which can be used to support firms’ needs throughout the economic cycle, whether that is investing in growth or boosting efficiency.”


premium, and specialist producers. It is these strengths that have led to robust performance in the last year despite the backdrop of Brexit.


“However, as the full ramifications


of Brexit remain undefined, the continuing uncertainty is weighing


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