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The FCA has finalised the changes that were proposed in May this year to make it easier for customers to engage with mortgage providers and make reductions to mortgage terms and remortgaging easier. This includes removing the...more
The UK statutory instrument (The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities etc.) (Amendment) Order 2025) implementing the necessary legislative changes for progressing buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) regulation...more
Key takeaways The FCA has published details of the ‘proportionate’, ‘flexible’ and outcomes-focused conduct regime it is proposing for newly regulated BNPL agreements. These include a pragmatic approach to documentation and a...more
HM Treasury (HMT) has published Phase 1 of its two-part consultation on reforming the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA), accompanied by an updated webpage. The proposals aim to modernise the CCA to better align with new...more
On 19 May 2025, HM Treasury published its consultation response on the regulation of certain buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) products, setting out its final position, and laid a draft statutory instrument before Parliament to effect...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its strategy for the next five years, reaffirming its commitment to prioritising consumer interests. Building on the foundation laid by the previous strategy, which...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper together with a related press release and webpage setting out further proposals on product information for Consumer Composite Investments (CCIs). The...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a webpage summarising the findings from its multi-firm review of trading apps, together with a press release. The FCA notes that this is a growing sector allowing more...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its work programme for 2025/26, alongside a press release summarising its approach to supporting the testing of innovative products and new firms. The work programme sets...more
Motor finance, mortgage rule review work and Consumer Duty feature prominently in the work plans for this strategic priority. Firms should note that the FCA includes a warning in relation to the Duty that, where necessary, it...more
Following feedback to its July 2024 Call for Input (CfI) on placing greater reliance on the Consumer Duty instead of specific rules and guidance, the FCA won’t be carrying out a wholesale Handbook review. It has instead...more
FCA outlines its priorities and areas in which it plans to reduce the regulatory burden for firms. On 25 March 2025, the FCA published its five-year strategy (Strategy), alongside the outcome of its review of retail conduct...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an engagement paper which seeks views on increasing or removing the current £100 contactless limit, giving payment service providers (PSPs), consumers and businesses...more
Following the FCA’s January 2025 response to the government’s request for ideas to support its growth mission for the UK economy, the FCA has now published an engagement paper seeking feedback on the different ways that it...more
KEY POINTS - - On the face of it buy-now, pay-later (BNPL), as an interest and charge free credit facility, appears low risk but couple its ready availability with the fact that it comes without any of the protections...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement informing firms, consumers and stakeholders of next steps in its review of the past use of motor finance discretionary commission arrangements. The Court...more
The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published a policy statement outlining its approach to publishing authorised push payment (APP) scams data for 2024. In 2025, the PSR will take a different approach to publishing...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings from its review of the treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances. Drawing on several sources, including research commissioned by the FCA (and...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of its review of firms' approaches to the consumer support outcome of the Consumer Duty. The FCA identified a range of good practices, including keeping...more
The regulator found many examples of good practice, but also published further guidance and case studies to help firms address areas for improvement....more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a speech by Nikhil Rathi, chief executive, on supporting economic growth. Mr Rathi notes that from 27 February, the FCA no longer expects firms to have a consumer duty...more
During 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) carried out a review of firms’ treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances. After a lengthy and detailed review, the FCA published its findings on how firms support...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a portfolio letter explaining its current supervision priorities for asset management and alternatives. Firms must discuss this letter with their Board, Executive...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new webpage setting out their findings of whether financial advisers are delivering the ongoing advice services that consumers have paid for. The review focused on...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a research note on AI's role in credit decisions, exploring the issue of AI explainability in the context of algorithm-assisted decision-making, using consumer credit...more