Millions of motorists could be owed compensation for car finance mis-selling ahead of Supreme Court decision ‘This decision could have ramifications across the economy,’ Martin Lewis has warned The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Lenders encouraged to improve digital processes to help borrowers’ understanding The Financial Conduct Authority has shared examples of good and poor practice with lenders. Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
Vulnerable customers encouraged to open up to financial firms People going through certain events may not realise they could be classed as vulnerable and could also be at higher risk of scams, a survey indicates. Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025
FCA ban on retail crypto trading must end now to stop UK falling behind Investors in Switzerland, and the EU have had access to crypto ETNs since as long ago as 2018. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025
Some firms ‘earn much more money than it costs to provide pay monthly insurance’ For many customers, especially those in more vulnerable groups, spreading the cost of insurance is a necessity, the Financial Conduct Authority said. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Regulator finds ‘concerning’ evidence of poor handling of insurance claims While rising motor premiums are largely driven by external cost pressures, shortcomings persist in how some insurers handle claims, the FCA said. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025
Business news live: FTSE 100 flat around key milestone as AstraZeneca plan massive US investment Latest stock markets updates, business and money news from Tuesday The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Homeowners could save money on their mortgage under new rules The FCA expects many borrowers to continue to benefit from regulated mortgage advice The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Why it could become easier to remortgage or reduce mortgage term The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed changes to simplify rules and create more flexibility Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025
Voices: Young people! Here’s what you need to know about ‘buy now, pay later’ loans COMMENT: They’ve exploded in popularity particularly with 25 to 34-year-olds. But do they really know what they’re getting into – and is new regulatory oversight helping them make the right decisions, asks James Moore The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
New ‘buy now, pay later’ affordability checks may cover even smallest loans City watchdog publishes details of its plans to regulate the BNPL market, which has now grown to £13bn The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025
Buy now, pay later lenders will soon have to check shoppers can repay loans Lenders are urged to enforce stronger checks on buy now, pay later affordability The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
Use buy now pay later? Expert tips to avoid getting into debt New proposals by the Financial Conduct Authority will give buy now pay later shoppers more protection The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 Buy now, pay later consumer protections proposed by Financial Conduct Authority Borrowers will have more transparency over their loans and be able to complain to the ombudsman if something goes wrong, under the proposals.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025 Barclays fined £42m over poor handling of financial crime risk FCA fines bank for failures relating to money-laundering risk linked to two businesses
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025 Barclays fined £42m by watchdog over money laundering checks The Financial Conduct Authority fines relate to separate failings linked to the WealthTek and Stunt & Co businesses.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025 Tread carefully with reform of bank ringfencing, chancellor Ditching the regulation in its entirety risks another financial crisis. Stamp duty on shares remains the background drag
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Voices: Will Rachel Reeves’ mortgage bombshell do more harm than good? COMMENT: The chancellor is right to woo the City – she can’t risk alienating them when she needs their support, writes James Moore. But I’m not convinced her plan to win them over will work
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 UK cuts stock market red tape in bid to aid Chancellor’s growth plans The FCA said UK firms will be able to raise cash and list on London stock markets more quickly and easily.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 How mortgage market changes could help first-time buyers onto the property ladder Stress test rules and lending limits being changed are positives - but a balance still needs to be struck
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025 Car finance: Drivers using claims firms could face 36% add-on charge on compensation payouts As the FCA warns over claims firms, here are the options if you’ve been a victim of motor loan mis-selling
The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025 US pollution measurement practices raise questions about reliability of data Guardian analysis heightens concerns on whether the air around many large factories is, or will be, safe to breathe
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 MPs sound alarm over reports Shein is pushing UK listing rules to be relaxed The Business and Trade Committee said it would be ‘deeply concerned’ by changes to the disclosure rules to pave the way for Shein to list in the UK.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 Voices: Can London really afford to shun Shein’s £50bn float? COMMENT: With the super-fast fashion brand reportedly filing for an IPO in Hong Kong, rather than the UK – where the business model has faced regulatory hurdles over ethical and environmental concerns – James Moore asks if the City is wise to be so sniffy