UK lenders face huge car loan payout bill as watchdog moves closer to compensation plan

Potential FCA scheme could mean banks proactively inform borrowers if they were mis-sold car loansBusiness live – latest updatesBanks could be forced to proactively tell customers they have been mis-sold car finance, as the financial watchdog’s plans for a compensation scheme affecting potentially millions of Britons moved “one step closer”.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Tuesday it would announce its decision on such a scheme – which could result in redress totalling billions of pounds – within six weeks of a decision following a landmark supreme court hearing early next month. Continue reading...

Mar 11, 2025 - 17:29
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UK lenders face huge car loan payout bill as watchdog moves closer to compensation plan

Potential FCA scheme could mean banks proactively inform borrowers if they were mis-sold car loans

Banks could be forced to proactively tell customers they have been mis-sold car finance, as the financial watchdog’s plans for a compensation scheme affecting potentially millions of Britons moved “one step closer”.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Tuesday it would announce its decision on such a scheme – which could result in redress totalling billions of pounds – within six weeks of a decision following a landmark supreme court hearing early next month. Continue reading...