New vice-chair of The FLA hopes to challenge perceptions of the credit industry
Newly appointed Gerald Grimes will play a key role in lobbying the government on behalf of the consumer credit industry.
Mr Grimes,said,“With Financing & Leasing Association members providing over £2.3 billion in consumer finance agreements in the twelve months to July, this year, I am looking forward to helping the FLA to promote confidence in consumer credit as part of a sustained economic recovery in the UK.
“With major changes to improve credit provision via the consumer credit directive, planned for early next year, I want to use this opportunity with the FLA to really challenge perceptions of the finance industry. I want to actively encourage more retailers to get on board with the FLA and ensure we have an even stronger voice to make a positive impact for the retail sector.
“With initiatives such as the recently launched FLA ‘Good Credit’ campaign, which aims to improve the level of understanding of the credit market amongst politicians and government officials, I feel the FLA is in a fantastic position to influence key policy decisions.”
