Finance
FCA sends in independent expert to car loans firms for commission probe
The Financial Conduct Authority has appointed a third-party independent expert to consult with car loans firms as the regulator progresses its review of historic discretionary commission arrangements.
FCA could plan system for mass claims on unfair car loan commissions
The Financial Conduct Authority could implement a simplified claims process if it deems there has been widespread unfair treatment of car buyers due to discretionary commission agreements between lenders and car dealers or brokers.
FCA to probe historic discretionary commission paid to dealers and motor finance brokers
Historical arrangements used by motor finance firms to pay commission to car dealers and brokers are being reviewed by the Financial Conduct Authority in case consumers have not been treated fairly.
Executive View: Vulnerable customer identification under the FCA's Consumer Duty
The pressure on UK motor retailers to identify vulnerable customers ahead of the motor finance sales process has increased since the arrival of the latest regulatory regime, and Jonathan Barrett, chief executive of Comentis, shares his thoughts on what this means for regulated firms.