‘By joining Leaseurope as an Associate Member we underline the importance of active knowledge-sharing and a valuable networking platform in the leasing industry. We consider leasing as an important market in stimulating the economic growth in Europe by financing key assets for both large and SME companies.

‘We view Leaseurope as a high-quality organisation that not only strives for a continuous dialogue with different stakeholders on regulatory and accounting changes but also stimulates its members to be supportive to change and innovation and new and sustainable business models. As a professional audit, tax and advisory firm, we are pleased to contribute to this agenda for the future,’ commented KPMG partner and Dutch segment Lead Leasing Evelyn Vinke-Smits.

The cooperation between the two firms dates back to 2007 when Leaseurope co-published the “European Leasing” publication covering the state of 30+ different European leasing markets as well as their legal, accounting and tax treatments. An updated version was published in 2012 due to very strong market demand.

‘By welcoming firms with a demonstrated expertise in servicing the leasing industry, we are ensuring that Leaseurope stays ahead of the game and remains “the” knowledge and networking platform for the leasing and automotive rental industry at European level. It is a role we consider to be particularly important in today’s environment and one of the underlying principles of Leaseurope’ Associate Membership Programme,’ added Leaseurope’s director general Tanguy van de Werve.