FINANCE COMMUNITY


Our industry is in transformation; consumer behaviour is shifting towards a digital economy, and the cost of handling payments and providing credit is escalating, meaning profits are under increasing threat. New payment types are being developed, increasing competition in the market and potential benefits for retailers, but also bringing new regulations and complexities. 

Through the Finance Community, BRC members can understand these dynamics and maintain pressure on Government to reduce the cost of doing business. 

For examples of recent policy wins on behalf of members from this and other communities, check out our Member Value Statement.

Working Groups

Within the Finance Community are the following Working Groups. To join these groups, please email Chris Owen.

  • Payments Group: we look at payments issues and concerns, with a focus on card fees, access to cash, and open banking.
  • Consumer Credit Group: we look at any issues arising within the consumer credit world, including buy-now pay-later.

Members

  • Finance Directors 
  • Payment Architects 
  • Treasury/Payments/Compliance Managers 
  • Senior Commercial Finance Managers 
  • Insights/CX/UX specialists 
  • Associate Members

Community Manager

CHRIS OWEN

Policy Adviser – Finance

Chris manages the BRC’s Finance Community and has recently joined the organisation after working in public policy roles for a range of companies and organisations, including TikTok, Which? and Ofcom. He has extensive knowledge of current digital policy matters and online advertising regulations and has extensive experience in engaging with government and regulators, advocating for better consumer outcomes in markets and in shaping legislation.

Email Chris  for more information.