As the motor finance industry begins to show signs of recovery, the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has published details of its planned activities to help lenders prepare for the challenges of 2010 and ensure the economic recovery is sustained.

First up, in April, the FLA will assess the UK used car market.

Industry experts will share their views on hot topics such as used car values and demand for specific vehicle segments.

This interactive forum will help lenders boost their prospects for effective vehicle distribution and remarketing.

Top of the regulatory agenda for lenders this year is the implementation of the Consumer Credit Directive.

The FLA will be helping finance providers to prepare for the controversial new regulations.

In the spring the Association will be running a series of workshops, including an insight into what the regulations will mean for motor lenders.

To help guide the FLA’s work with the police and the Government in tackling fraud and risk, the Association will be holding a full-day conference on Automotive Financial Crime.

Finally, the FLA will host the seventh Annual Motor Finance Convention – the leading networking event for motor finance providers – on November 10.