News

Lloyds Sets Aside Around £1.2bn To Cover Lease/Loan Mis-Selling

For years car finance rates, balloon payments and more have attracted criticism from consumers and various activists. Now it looks like the big lenders in the car finance market are going to take a hit. […]

UK Insurance Trends

New Fairer Finance Podcast Makes Its Debut

There’s a new podcast up n runing for those interested in finance and issues like regulation, consumer laws, FCA etc. Independent research and consumer group Fairer Finance has launched a new podcast for 2025 aimed at […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Extends Motor Finance Response Deadline to Dec 4 2025

Just a reminder that the deadline for industry responses to Motor finance rates has been extended until the end of 2025. Here’s the word from the FCA; We have extended the time firms have to […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Extends Deadline on Motor Finance Compensation Scheme

The latest from the FCA as they extend the deadlines on the tricky issue of Motor Finance compensation; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on proposals to extend the time firms have to respond to […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Says More Time Needed to Look at Car Finance Compensation Issues

The latest from the FCA seems to suggest that the process of reaching a final decision on compensation schemes for some car lease/finance contract holders might take a while. Here’s the word; The Financial Conduct […]

Insurance claims

SMEs Feeling The Strain Are Looking For Premium Payment Plans

Smaller companies are feeling the strain now, with employers NI contributions to rise next April, plus ever rising rents, business rates and wages, the outlook is tough. Maybe one area where costs can be cut […]

Conference report

Fast Approaching: Trade Finance Investor Day 2024

Some details on an upcoming event, the Trade Finance Investor Day on 12th November; The Trade Finance Distribution Initiative (TFD Initiative) is pleased to welcome Allianz Trade as a Gold Sponsor for the 2024 Trade […]