In the world that existed before the financial crisis, leasing companies were driven by the desire to grow volumes. They were assisted by low levels of regulation, short-term interest rates and banks only happy to lend.

With the proposed changes to lease accounting, deepening crisis within the manufacturing sector, underwriting regulations becoming even more restrictive and the continuing drops in residual values, government bailouts are not enough to save the entire industry. Is now the time to batten down the hatches in the hope of riding out the storm or an opportunity to take advantage of the market share of those exiting the arena?

Endure or Innovate? This years Asset Finance Conference will share the experiences encountered and lessons learnt from the current economic downturn and how it is affecting asset finance. It will examine how regulation is affecting the ability of lessors to manoeuvre in the changed climate - and the way they are transforming themselves to cope with the new challenges.

The conference will focus on:

The potentially lucrative markets of renewable energy, refuse collection.

Collections and asset recovery- would an asset register solve the industries fraud issues?

Vendor finance relationships- why are lessors so bad at running vendor finance programmes?

Will this change as we exit the downturn? Funding leasing options - strategic alliances vs. ROI

Ticket focus- how is micro, macro, small, mid and big ticket leasing faring?

Risk spreading- the use of syndication and securitisation in the European market

The end of the old guard - who will lead the leasing renaissance?

You will get unique insights of leasing associations and how they are facing their responsibilities at the present time.

The event offers an outstanding opportunity for international lessors and industry experts to engage in a frank and thought-provoking discussion on issues that concern the industry via the in-depth forums and networking.

Plug your brand into the heart of the leasing industry today.