Consumer Duty
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FCA work in review: May 1-11, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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FCA financial promotions rules in review
Consultation aims to streamline compliance by moving financial promotions under Consumer Duty umbrella.
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FCA to review claims management practices after consumer concerns
The review will look into motor finance claims management, housing disrepair, lead generators, and other firms not directly regulated by the FCA.
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FCA vows to defend motor finance redress scheme after legal challenges
Consumer Voice, Volkswagen Financial Services, Mercedes Benz Financial Services, and Crédit Agricole Auto Finance have all challenged the scheme.
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FCA work in review: April 11-21, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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OPINION: The blind spot in UK consumer protection
Parvez Khan asks if we rely too heavily on trust to compensate for structural conflicts of interest that would not be tolerated elsewhere.
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FCA tightens screw on claims firms after motor finance redress scheme
The regulator has taken a number of steps aimed at keeping customers away from claims management companies and law firms since announcing the redress late last month.
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Report calls for changes to UK’s risk warning and financial promotion rules
Report is conclusion of the Risk Warnings Review, commissioned by the Chancellor as part of the Leeds Reforms and undertaken by industry, government, and regulators.
