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Financial Conduct Authority chief Nikhil Rathi reappointed for second term

The Treasury confirmed that Mr Rathi will keep the role for another five years after his current term ends in September.

Evening Standard

The insurance fine print that could see homeowners’ claims rejected

A Which? investigation has revealed potential loopholes in numerous policies

The Independent UK

Some insurance claims may risk wrong-kind-of-weather rejection – Which?

The consumer group believes that some wording about floods and storms in policies could be potentially unfair.

Evening Standard

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Ex-Metro Bank CEO says FCA ruling has left him unable to secure permanent job

Craig Donaldson challenging ruling by UK regulator, which accused him of misleading investors over £900m accounting blunder

The Guardian - UK

How looser affordability rules may widen home ownership in the UK

Mortgage lenders encouraged by regulator to loosen affordability tests so would-be homebuyers can borrow more

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Barclays boss ‘took a chance’ in lying about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, court hears

UK financial regulator claims Jes Staley feared telling the truth could end his career and fuel potential lawsuits by victims

The Guardian - UK

Former Barclays CEO ‘rolled the dice’ on misleading regulator, tribunal hears

The hearing is due to conclude on Thursday, with a ruling expected at a later date.

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Motor finance compensation ruling ‘goes too far’, says City regulator

Financial Conduct Authority tells supreme court the £44bn bill could spook businesses and threaten UK investment

The Guardian - UK

Motor finance compensation ruling ‘goes too far’, watchdog tells Supreme Court

Two lenders have taken a row over whether drivers could be entitled to money back on their hire-purchase agreements to the UK’s highest Court.

The Independent UK

Banks aim to reverse crunch appeal court victory for car buyers

Fears of a £44bn compensation bill over dealer commissions has prompted a high-profile appeal, which will be heard this week

The Guardian - UK

Santander eases mortgage rules so it can lend up to £35,000 more

Bank cuts its stress testing rate for home buyers after FCA urged lenders not to be ‘unduly restricting’

The Guardian - UK

Santander becomes first major bank to loosen key mortgage rule over customer borrowing limits

Part of a mortgage application includes passing an affordability test - this change may make it easier to loan more money

The Independent UK

Housebuilding to hit 40-year high as red tape cut, but buyers ‘need support’

The Office for Budget Responsibility has forecast that Labour’s planning reforms will boost housebuilding by 170,000 over the next five years.

Evening Standard

FCA boss highlights issue of young people turning to crypto for investments

Financial Conduct Authority boss Nikhil Rathi said people risked losing their money.

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‘Healthy debate’ needed around risks and benefits of drive for growth – FCA boss

Nikhil Rathi highlighted how growth could benefit people and businesses long-term, but also said ‘one or two more things’ could go wrong.

Evening Standard

Comparing deals could become easier for financial customers under regulator plan

The Financial Conduct Authority is exploring how firms’ communications can be simplified.

Evening Standard

London Metal Exchange fined £9.2m by City watchdog over nickel price spike

The FCA said the London Metal Exchange ‘should have been better prepared to address the serious risks posed by extreme volatility’.

The Guardian - UK

London Metal Exchange fined £9.2m for role in nickel market chaos

Exchange was ‘unprepared’ for the risks that emerged when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused a price rise

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Evening Standard

First-time buyers look beyond London to get on property ladder

In 2023, 12.7 per cent of first-time buyer mortgages were taken out for homes located in London, down from 16.8 per cent a decade earlier

The Guardian - UK

Car finance firm Close Brothers slumps to loss after taking £165m hit

Company’s shares plunge as it estimates total costs of £200m this year from motor finance scandal

Evening Standard

Insurers charging rates similar to credit card providers to pay monthly – Which?

The average APR across car insurers charging to pay monthly was 22.84% and across home insurers it was 21.59%, the consumer group said.

Evening Standard

What could the Government’s plans to ‘cut red tape’ mean for households?

The Government is aiming to reduce duplication by different bodies and help drive economic growth.

The Independent UK

From contactless limits to mortgages: What plans to cut red tape mean for your wallet

The Government is aiming to reduce duplication by different bodies and help drive economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Crispin Odey banned from City and handed £1.8m fine by FCA

Hedge fund manager deliberately tried to frustrate investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, says regulator

Evening Standard

Crispin Odey fined £1.8m and banned from City for ‘lack of integrity’

The Financial Conduct Authority said Mr Odey ‘repeatedly sought to evade and obstruct efforts to hold him to account’.

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