Finance Connect Podcast: Invigors reflect on the future of European leasing

Europe's leasing industry is navigating a period of significant change. Economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and regulatory pressures continue to reshape the market, but they are also creating opportunities for innovation, investment and growth.

Following the Leaseurope and Eurofinas Annual Conventions 2026, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 15-16 October, Ian Robertson and Paul Johnson-Ferguson, join host Richard O'Donohue to share their perspectives on the discussions, insights and priorities shaping the European leasing industry.

Key discussion points include:

• The geopolitical and economic pressures facing Europe and their implications for leasing
• How changing trade patterns, sustainability and infrastructure investment could create new financing opportunities
• The potential impact of regulatory reform on bank capital requirements for leasing
• The role of the Leaseurope Future Group in developing the next generation of industry talent
• How AI, data and innovation are influencing new approaches to leasing and consumer finance
• Why resilience and adaptability are giving industry leaders reasons for optimism

Offering expert insight from two long-standing industry leaders, this episode provides a timely reflection on the opportunities arising from an evolving economic environment and the ideas that could help drive the industry forward.