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business5 months ago

UK banks face billions in car finance redress amid trade and legal uncertainties

The UK's financial regulator's proposed compensation scheme for car finance mis-selling faces criticism for being impractical due to the difficulty in retrieving old records and defining unfair agreements, with industry bodies warning of high costs and potential impacts on borrowing costs, though recent court rulings have limited the scope of potential payouts.

business5 months ago

UK unveils up to £18bn scheme for car finance mis-selling compensation

Victims of car finance mis-selling are expected to receive less than £950 per deal through a proposed compensation scheme by the FCA, with the first payouts anticipated next year. The Supreme Court ruled that hidden commissions from lenders to dealers were not unlawful, but left open the possibility for claims related to large commissions deemed unfair. The FCA plans to consult on eligibility and payout amounts, covering agreements from 2007 onwards, with the industry expected to bear the costs.