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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

Uncertainty over UK car finance scandal is putting off investors, warn CEOs

People viewing cars on the forecourt at a car showroom
The mis-selling of car finance and the associated commission arrangements were investigated by the FCA last year. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

The car finance commission scandal in the UK is causing concern across the City about the country’s approach to rules and regulation, with bosses and investors saying that the uncertainty is making it “difficult to operate”.

Lenders caught up in the scandal could be facing a compensation bill of up to £30bn, according to some estimates. But even companies that have no involvement in the alleged mis-selling of motor finance say it appears the authorities are allowing rules to be applied retrospectively.

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