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Firms representing motor finance customers ‘must act in clients’ best interests’

Regulators have said claims managers and law firms involved in motor finance commission claims must not charge unfair fees for ending an agreement.

Evening Standard

Santander takes fresh swipe at City watchdog as its car loan scandal bill tops £460m

UK arm brands FCA’s compensation scheme ‘overreach’ as Spanish owner signs surprise $12bn takeover of Webster Bank in US

The Guardian - UK

Monthly insurance costs cut by £157m a year after premium finance rates fall

The FCA said interest rate premiums on monthly motor and homes insurance policy payments have fallen by 4.1 percentage points on average since 2022.

Evening Standard

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More people should be helped to access cover for financial shocks, says FCA

Over half of adults do not hold a pure protection product even though many could benefit from them, the FCA said.

Evening Standard

Mortgage costs ‘shock’ for borrowers as nearly 1m five-year deals end soon

Many homeowners taking out fixed deals in 2021 will have been on ultra-low rates and could now see their costs jump, Compare the Market warned.

Evening Standard

Mortgage costs ‘shock’ for almost one million as fixed-rate deal ends

Borrowers will need to factor in the overall cost of the mortgage, including fees, as well as the rate

The Independent UK

Scams are impersonating government aid - here’s how to spot the fakes

Official communications will never try to rush you into taking action - language around that should be a big red flag

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UK exposed to ‘serious harm’ by failure to tackle AI risks, MPs warn

Government, Bank of England and FCA criticised for taking ‘wait-and-see’ approach to AI use in financial sector

The Guardian - UK

UK financial system ‘may not be prepared enough for major AI-related incidents’

The Treasury Select Committee said it had received a ‘significant volume of evidence’ about AI’s risks to financial services consumers.

Evening Standard

Is getting financial advice worth the money you pay?

If you’re uncertain about your future then getting expert advice might be a massive help but be certain what you’re paying for

The Independent UK

FCA fines two former Carillion directors for misleading investors before collapse

Richard Adam and Zafar Khan knew about serious problems but failed to alert the market, UK regulator finds

The Guardian - UK

Two former Carillion finance directors fined by FCA over misleading statements

The Financial Conduct Authority said it had fined Richard Adam and Zafar Khan £232,800 and £138,900 respectively.

Evening Standard

Claims firm investigated by watchdog over car finance sales tactics

The FCA has repeatedly said consumers do not need to use a claims management company or a law firm to access its scheme.

Evening Standard

Number of mortgaged first-time buyers ‘up by nearly a fifth’ in 2025

Yorkshire Building Society estimated there were 18 per cent more first-time buyer mortgage transactions last year than in 2024

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UK law firms get ready for crackdown on money laundering

Harsher penalties and a ‘reshaping’ of the sector predicted when Financial Conduct Authority takes over as regulator

Evening Standard

Majority of investors planning to boost portfolios in 2026, survey finds

Scottish Widows commissioned a survey of more than 1,000 UK investors with a minimum of £100,000 in investable assets, who have a pension.

The Guardian - UK

Jes Staley and Larry Summers made executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, files reveal

Former Barclays boss and ex-US Treasury secretary named in versions of will of convicted child sex offender

Major payment shake up could make Apple Pay redundant in the UK

The contactless payment limit is set to change from March 2026, with banks and card providers given more flexibility.

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The Guardian - UK

What will happen when the £100 contactless card limit is scrapped?

Watchdog says banks will be able to respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology

The Guardian - UK

UK contactless card limit of £100 to be scrapped from 19 March

Under changes revealed by regulator, banks and card providers encouraged to set their own maximums

The Guardian - UK

WH Smith tries to recover bonuses from ex-bosses as watchdog investigates accounting error

Retailer targets £7m in bonuses as FCA examines scandal in North American arm

The Independent UK

£100 contactless card payment limit to be scrapped

The new rule changes will come into effect from 19 March

Evening Standard

Firms could set own contactless card limits under changes planned by regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority’s rule changes will take effect from March 19.

The Independent UK

FCA will expand work to improve standards in home and travel insurance markets

The regulator was responding to a super-complaint made by Which? in September.

Evening Standard

FCA prepared to tweak car loan compensation scheme after pushback, boss says

The Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation on its proposed motor finance redress scheme closed last week, with more than 1,000 responses.

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