The Latest Breaking News from FCA

The 7 Best Secured Loan Brokers With Best Customer Support in the UK in 2026

Secured lending hit over £8 billion in second-charge volume through 2025, and the broker you go through shapes everything from what rate lands on your desk to whether the application even gets past initial assessment

inkl · Sep 2

Financial watchdog accused of ‘short-changing’ motorists on motor finance compensation

The FCA has said it will defend its motor finance compensation scheme as the best way to resolve a long-running saga

The Independent UK · Sep 1

FCA accused of prioritising lenders over consumers in car finance redress scheme

In new court filings, the FCA is accused of making decisions partly led by a desire to limit the financial strain to lenders.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

No safety net for people using AI chatbots for help investing, watchdog warns

The FCA’s survey of 18-40-year-olds who own or are considering investments found that 56% trust AI tools.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

'Ponzi-Style' Crypto Scheme Promised Up to 100% Returns With '0 Fees, 0 Risks': Investors Lost £300K

Key Coin Assets misled investors with promises of high returns and no risks, leading to its shutdown by the UK Insolvency Service. The warning signs of crypto scams and how to protect your investments.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

Many mortgage brokers are fee-free – who actually pays them and should I use them?

Commission payments are a normal part of the industry - but they shouldn’t affect which deals you are offered

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Big investment return promises could see people losing all their money – FCA

The City regulator is warning people about the risks of investing in loan notes and mini-bonds issued by unregulated companies.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Financial watchdog warns savers could lose everything in high-risk online adverts

The regulator said it has issued more than 1,200 warnings so far this year

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Who is automotive giant Stellantis and why did it recall nearly 1 million cars?

The world's fourth-largest carmaker is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles — its third major safety campaign this year.

Euronews · Aug 19

How switching your bank account could save you more than £200

Two thirds of Britons stay with the same bank for more than a decade, reserach shows

The Independent UK · Aug 17