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  • January 2013
    EBF/Eurofinas event on data protection looks at implications of the proposed EU data protection reform for financial services providers
  • December 2012
    European consumer credit market experienced stall in recovery in first half of 2012 according to Eurofinas latest statistics survey
  • November 2012
    New Chair appointed for Eurofinas' Legal & Policy Committee
  • November 2012
    Eurofinas appoints Valentino Ghelli (IT) as its new Chair for a two-year term.
  • November 2012
    Eurofinas welcomes the adoption of the European Parliament’s own-initiative report on the transposition of the Consumer Credit Directive.
  • October 2012
    New edition of the Eurofinas Financial Education E-Publication just released – Financial Education remains a top priority for the consumer credit industry
  • October 2012
    Eurofinas takes part in the panel on consumer over-indebtedness at the 'EBA Day on Consumer Protection' organised by the European Banking Authority in London on 25 October.
  • July 2012
    European consumer credit market saw weakened activity levels in Q1 2012 according to the latest Eurofinas Q1 2012 Quarterly Survey results
  • July 2012
    EC proposal for the Insurance Mediation Directive 2: Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach is key
  • June 2012
    Annual survey results show European consumer credit market improving in 2011.
  • April 2012
    Global creditor protection insurer MetLife joins Eurofinas as Associate member
  • March 2011
    Differentiated regulatory treatments required for insurance intermediaries
  • March 2012
    Shallow growth in the European consumer credit market for Q4 2011 according to Eurofinas quarterly statistics survey
  • January 2012
    Eurofinas announces release of a unique report on fraud in consumer lending and data protection
  • December 2011
    Now available: Exclusive report by Eurofinas that contributes to greater understanding of consumer credit statistics existing at the European level
  • November 2011
    Global credit reporting leader CRIF joins Eurofinas as associate member
  • November 2011
    Eurofinas announces new Board of Directors with Pedro Guijarro re-appointed as Chairman
  • October 2011
    Sixth Consumer Market Scoreboard: The Right Priorities?
  • October 2011
    Major USA-based automotive finance company chooses White Clarke Group's solution for eight countries
  • September 2011
    Eurofinas responds to OECD consultation on G20 draft high-level principles on financial consumer protection.
  • July 2011
    Global Predictive Analytics Leader FICO joins Eurofinas as Associate Member
  • May 2011
    Annual survey results clearly show a European consumer credit market stabilising in 2010 with a more positive outlook for 2011
  • May 2011
    Eurofinas urges Commission to consider alternatives on EU Collective Redress
  • 31 March 2011
    EC proposal for a Directive on Mortgage Credit: Eurofinas calls for focused debate
  • 24 March 2011
    Eurofinas welcomes the European Parliament’s vote on the Consumer Rights Directive
  • March 2011
    Eurofinas calls for wider coverage of Alternative Dispute Resolution schemes in the EU
  • March 2011
    Eurofinas proud to welcome the White Clarke Group as Associate Member
  • January 2011
    Consumer credit industry clearly committed to financial education according to a Eurofinas survey on financial education
  • December 2010
    More Moderate Decline in European Consumer Credit for Q3 2010 is a Positive Sign for 2011
  • 7 July 2010
    Eurofinas acts to protect the consumer credit industry from a damaging ISO standard
  • 30 June 2010
    Eurofinas welcomes a new member, the Lithuanian Consumer Finance Association
  • 3 June 2010
    Eurofinas latest figures showing downturn in 2009 for European consumer credit; little growth expected in 2010 by lenders
  • 15 March 2010
    Latest results of Eurofinas survey for the fourth quarter of 2009 show improvement in European consumer credit market figures.
  • 3 February 2010
    Eurofinas on responsible lending and borrowing: financial education has a key role to play
  • 22 January 2010
    Eurofinas welcomes the Danish Finance and Leasing Association (Finans og Leasing) as a full member
  • 19 January 2010
    The Consumer Rights Directive: an ill-suited framework for the lending market
  • 6 January 2010
    Eurofinas calls for a more uniform interpretation of existing rules on data protection by EU Member States.
  • 8 December 2009
    Responsible retail lending in Europe: business case for heavy-handed and undifferentiated European regulatory approach still to be made
  • 1 December 2009
    Eurofinas welcomes the European Commission's Communication to the Council and the European Parliament recommending that no amendments be made to the Distance Marketing of Consumer Financial Services Directive.
  • 13 October 2009
    Eurofinas stresses the important role consumer credit providers can play in the field of Financial Education
  • 10 October 2009
    Eurofinas and Leaseurope 2009 Annual Conventions in Prague - A resounding success
  • 4 October 2009
    Pedro Guijarro is appointed new Chair of Eurofinas by the General Assembly on 4 October
  • 4 September 2009
    Responsible retail lending in Europe: first identify what and where the real problems are before considering any European initiative
  • 15 June 2009
    Eurofinas welcomes the publication of the report of the Expert Group on Credit Histories set up by the European Commission and stresses the importance of non-discriminatory access conditions to credit data
  • 20 February 2009
    Eurofinas urges European Commission to maintain its commitment to better regulation in the field of retail financial services
  • 22 January 2009
    Eurofinas welcomes the publication of the European Commission's European Financial Integration Report
  • 27 November 2008
    Eurofinas welcomes a new member
  • 7 April 2008
    Eurofinas welcomes the adoption of the Consumer Credit Directive by the Council and insists that common interpretation and proper implementation by Member States are paramount
  • 16 January 2008
    Eurofinas welcomes the adoption of the Consumer Credit Directive by the European Parliament, but regrets some of the missed opportunities
  • 20 November 2007
    Press release on Single Market Review
  • 11 October 2007
    Pierantonio Rumignani appointed new Chairman of Eurofinas
  • 20 September 2007
    CCD : Eurofinas calls on the Members of the European Parliament to take a critical look at the text adopted by the Council so as to bring about the changes that are necessary for the Directive to deliver its objectives
  • 4 July 2007
    Eurofinas comments on the European Commission's Green Paper on Retail Financial Services
  • 8 May 2007
    Eurofinas and EuroCommerce warn against the very negative impact the proposed Consumer Credit Directive would have on point of sale finance
  • 20 April 2007
    Eurofinas raises its concerns on the Consumer Credit Directive as the text currently being negotiated at Council level will not develop the internal market for consumer credits
  • 5 December 2006
    Eurofinas welcomes the decision of the Finnish Presidency not to force through an agreement on the Consumer Credit Directive

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