Emerging Risk

Deed of Assignment vs Deed of Trust: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to property ownership in the UK, understanding the different legal documents involved can make all the difference – especially if you’re transferring or clarifying ownership rights. Two terms that are often confused […]

News

FCA Hits VW Financial Services With £5.4m Fine

This is surely a warning for insurers currently enjoying charging customers up to 40% APR on monthly car premiums? Latest action on car finance from the FCA. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Volkswagen […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Payment Regulation in Focus at London Event

Some feedback from a payments regulatory event held in London; The regulator is unlikely to display leniency towards inadequately prepared payments and e-money companies, according to insights shared by fscom at a major industry event […]

News

MPC Holds Steady on Interest Rates: Comment & Analysis

Some comment and analysis on today’s UK interest rate announcement from the MPC; IEA Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The Bank of England’s Monetary […]

Insurance Regulation

Bloomberg Notes Insurer’s High Interest Payment Plans

As IE pointed out recently, the FCA statement on premium rate motor leasing finance holds hard lessons for insurers too. Those who are currently enjoying charging as much as 45% interest on monthly instalment plans […]