Impact of the EU auto strategy on fleet and retail auto finance

The European Commission’s Automotive Industrial Action Plan, unveiled earlier this year, has laid the groundwork for transforming the EU’s automotive landscape. Designed to bolster the sector’s competitiveness while navigating the transition to zero-emission mobility, the plan is a significant milestone, but one that brings both opportunities and uncertainties for the auto finance industry.

To explore the far-reaching implications of this strategy, Asset Finance Connect is hosting a webcast on Thursday 12th June 2025, at 1:00pm UK time. Sponsored by Bynx, the webcast – The EU’s Industrial Strategy for Auto – What It Means for Fleet and Retail Auto Finance – will delve into the changing financial ecosystem and provide expert perspectives on how to remain commercially agile in a transforming market.

Register here: https://assetfinanceconnect.com/the-eus-industrial-strategy-for-auto-what-it-means-for-fleet-and-retail-auto-finance/

What’s at stake?

The EU’s new action plan seeks to address several pressing challenges:

• Escalating global competition – particularly from US and Chinese EV players
• Vulnerabilities in the supply of critical raw materials
• The need for accelerated innovation in clean and connected vehicle technologies

However, the plan’s delayed CO₂ targets and lack of clarity on urban mobility integration have raised concerns among stakeholders. For fleet and retail finance providers, the shifting policy environment raises urgent questions about vehicle lifecycle economics, residual value risk, and long-term ESG strategies.

What to expect from the webcast

This high-level panel will unpack the implications of the EU’s industrial strategy for the auto finance sector, featuring Benedikt Middendorf, Director Automotive Mobility, Deloitte; John Peters, Head of Consultancy, Arval BNP Paribas Group; and moderated by David Betteley, Head of Content, Asset Finance Connect.

Key takeaways will include:

• A strategic breakdown of the EU Automotive Industrial Action Plan and its financing ramifications
• Insights into how OEMs, cities, and leasing firms are interpreting and responding to the plan
• A look at how changing emissions regulations will reshape financing models and product development
• An analysis of emerging risks and commercial opportunities in the fleet and retail finance landscape
• Actionable strategies for adapting to policy shifts, with input from leading experts in consultancy and leasing

Who should attend?

This webcast is a must-watch for fleet finance providers and auto leasing leaders; OEM captive finance teams; ESG, risk, and compliance professionals; and policy, product, and mobility strategy stakeholders.

Whether you’re planning new offerings, refining ESG targets, or bracing for policy disruptions, this session will provide the insight and foresight to lead confidently in the evolving EU auto finance sector.

Got a question for the panel? Email it to: edwardpeck@assetfinanceconnect.com

Don’t miss out – join us on Thursday 12th June at 1:00pm (UK time). Secure your spot now at https://assetfinanceconnect.com/the-eus-industrial-strategy-for-auto-what-it-means-for-fleet-and-retail-auto-finance/