FCA faces four lawsuits over £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims Watchdog says legal challenges from Consumer Voice and three lenders ‘create fresh uncertainty for millions of consumers’ The Guardian - UK · May 1
Watchdog warns millions face ‘fresh uncertainty’ over car finance compensation Three lenders and a consumer group have launched legal challenges to the Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme. Evening Standard · May 1
Canada to create powerful financial crimes agency as US weakens its approach Cryptocurrency ATMs also face ban, after public inquiry found Canada lacked anti-money-laundering strategy The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Mercedes-Benz among firms to challenge FCA’s car finance compensation scheme It comes days after several of the UK’s biggest lenders said they had decided not to pursue a challenge. Evening Standard · Apr 29
Mercedes-Benz among firms to challenge FCA car finance compensation scheme – here’s what to know It comes days after several of the UK’s biggest lenders said they had decided not to pursue a challenge The Independent UK · Apr 29
City regulator reviewing whether APRs help consumers understand borrowing costs The Financial Conduct Authority said that to help people navigate their financial lives, it is asking for views on whether there is a better way. Evening Standard · Apr 28
Stellantis Is Focusing On The Four Brands That 'Really Matter:' Report When Stellantis was created in 2021 following the PSA-FCA mega-merger, Carlos Tavares vowed to keep all 14 brands and secure their future through investment. The Portuguese executive has since left the automotive conglomerate before his five-year contract expired, and his replacement is reportedly about to shake things up. Although Antonio… Motor1 · Apr 27
Path clears for city watchdog to proceed with £9.1bn car finance payout scheme The Finance and Leasing Association said it had ‘concerns’ about the programme but that it was choosing not to raise a legal challenge. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Santander agrees to pay compensation on mis-sold car loans Payouts are due on about 12.1 million mis-sold deals from various lenders at an average of £829 each, the Financial Conduct Authority said. Evening Standard · Apr 25
UK regulator part of international crackdown on finfluencers acting illegally The Financial Conduct Authority is among 17 regulators worldwide to have taken part in a week of action. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Meet Savvy the Squirrel - the government’s answer to get you investing A survey for one campaign indicated that 10.1m savers are interested in learning more about investing The Independent UK · Apr 22
Industry-backed campaign aims to boost UK’s investment culture A survey for the Invest For The Future campaign indicated that 10.1 million savers are interested in learning more about investing. Evening Standard · Apr 22
City watchdog faces legal action over £9.1bn car finance compensation scheme Consumer Voice is to apply to the upper tribunal for a review of the scheme. Evening Standard · Apr 22
City watchdog faces legal action over £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims Exclusive: Lawyers for group Consumer Voice notified FCA they are challenging redress scheme as inadequate The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19 Carmakers scramble to plug £3bn shortfall for UK loan scandal payouts Filings suggest manufacturers’ lending arms have massively underestimated bill from FCA’s £9.1bn redress scheme
Evening Standard · Apr 17 NatWest financial education workshops aim to ‘break down barriers’ to investing The bank hopes to support 50,000 people during 2026 with the free guidance.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Close Brothers shares surge after UK bank says it can ‘comfortably absorb’ cost of car finance compensation Specialist lender says it expects its slice of £9.1bn compensation set by FCA to be about £320m
Evening Standard · Apr 8 Close Brothers says £320m car finance hit can be ‘comfortably absorbed’ Shares in the lender were up by nearly a fifth on Wednesday morning.
TechRadar · Apr 6 NHS staff push back against using 'ethically bankrupt' Palantir software, say 'it doesn't do anything new for us' Some NHS workers are refusing to use Palantir software over the company's ties to controversial activity.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 ‘Game changing’ support set to help millions navigate their financial lives Financial firms will be able to provide suggestions designed for groups of consumers with common characteristics.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4 Claim sooner rather than later, experts urge, after £7.5bn car loan compensation scheme launched The key takeaways for who is eligible and how to seek redress from the new FCA motor finance scheme
Evening Standard · Apr 2 Lloyds sticks to £2bn provision for motor finance compensation This is despite the FCA making a number of changes to the scheme, compared to its original proposals set out last year.
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Lenders to have greater flexibility offering higher loan to income mortgages The Building Societies Association has welcomed a consultation from the Prudential Regulatory Authority and Financial Conduct Authority.
Evening Standard · Mar 31 FCA car finance compensation scheme: What is it and who is eligible for payment? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it is launching a £7.5 billion compensation scheme to give cash back to Britons impacted by unfair car loans
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Car finance lenders shares rise after industry bill for redress cut by £2bn Lloyds and Barclays shares were up by more than 1% and Close Brothers rising by around 2.5% on Tuesday.