GMAC UK receives accreditation from National Skills Academy for Financial Services

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GMAC UK receives accreditation from National

Skills Academy for Financial Services

PR Newswire

CARDIFF, Wales, July 5, 2012

CARDIFF, Wales

,

July 5, 2012

/PRNewswire/ -- Automotive financial services

company GMAC UK received accreditation from the National Skills Academy for

Financial Services, recognising its efforts in training and development. It is the

first accredited employer in

Wales

and one of only 15 accredited companies in

the UK.

The Skills Academy is an independent employer-led charitable organization and

a leading body for training and development in the financial services industry. It

has developed an accreditation programme specifically designed for financial

services training to recognise excellent training opportunities offered by

employers.

Ed Paulat, chief operating officer of GMAC UK, said: "We are very pleased to be

the first accredited company in

Wales

. Gaining this recognition from within the

industry reinforces the investment that GMAC has made in developing our

people and is testament to the fact that our training and development adheres

to the highest quality standards."

The Skills Academy's accreditation assesses a company's performance in five

key areas, including Leadership, People & Strategy, Resources & Processes,

Products & Services and Outcomes. GMAC UK met the requirements of each

section to win its accreditation.

"The independent assessment of the training quality was incredibly beneficial,"

adds Sue Gunning, HR director of GMAC UK. "It provided useful feedback on our

learning strategies and recommendations which will further enhance our

approach to developing our employees."

"Building professionalism is more important than ever in the current market

climate. GMAC understands the value of training and development to both the

company and the individual. For GMAC's training and development strategy to

have met the national standards is an outstanding achievement," commented

Sylvia Perrins, chief executive officer of the National Skills Academy on the

accreditation.

About GMAC UK PLC

GMAC UK PLC is a subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc., one of the world's largest

automotive financial services companies that offers a full suite of automotive

financing products and services in key markets around the globe. With more

than 90 years of successful experience in the

United Kingdom

, GMAC UK

provides automotive financing products for Vauxhall, Chevrolet, SsangYong

Motors UK and MG Motor dealers and consumers. For more information, visit

the Ally media site at http://media.ally.com.

About the National Skills Academy for Financial Services

The National Skills Academy for Financial Services is a unique independent

employer-led charitable organisation dedicated to growing talent and building

professionalism in the UK financial services industry. Its goal is to support

future, emerging and existing talent and to ensure the financial services

industry is productive and efficient to compete in global markets.

The Skills Academy provides a diverse range of business and talent

development support -- and all tailor-made for the industry's needs. Its

educational programmes can be accessed in-house, online and locally through

the Skills Academy Training Provider Partner Network. As a registered charity,

its aim is to provide value-added and cost-effective programmes. Income

generated is re-invested in innovative schemes to further support the industry

and development of its people across many business areas. For more

information, please visit: www.nsafs.co.uk.

Contacts:

Karen Davies -- National Skills Academy for Financial Services

[phone]

[e-mail]

Susanne Gehrling -- GMAC UK

[phone]

[e-mail]