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Mortgage deals becoming more accessible in good news for first-time buyers

In the early months of 2025, lenders are racing to give the best deals to first-time buyers as the sales market gets off to a strong start. Latest data from Zoopla shows the year has kicked off with higher demand that in 2023 or 2024, as property value growth also…

The Independent UK

Women are more likely than ever to invest. Here’s six tips to get started

New data shows some women are powering ahead as investors

The Independent UK

UK lenders paid car dealers cash upfront that may have led to costlier loans

Exclusive: ‘Advance commissions’ said to total millions of pounds allegedly pushed customers to certain providers

The Guardian - UK

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Barclays Faces Money-Laundering Investigation

It acknowledged that watchdog Financial Conduct Authority is examining whether the bank's UK division had broken any laws by being too lax

International Business Times

Government expresses support for FCA proposal to review mortgage rules

The Government said it wants the Financial Conduct Authority review to be as ambitious and rapid as possible to help people achieve homeownership.

Evening Standard

Outlook for Defined Contribution (DC) Pensions in 2025

As we enter a year of consultations and regulatory change for DC schemes, TPT’s Philip Smith discusses their impact on the future of workplace pensions in the UK.

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Car finance scandal: lender sets aside £165m for possible compensation costs

Estimate by Close Brothers follows ‘thorough assessment’ of court case’s impact on UK vehicle loan industry

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Number of misleading financial ads removed by watchdog doubled last year

False or misleading adverts for compensation claims, cryptocurrency and debt relief products are on the up, said the Financial Conduct Authority.

Evening Standard

Watchdog should halt plans for ‘naming and shaming’ firms, says Lords committee

The FCA launched proposals last year which would allow it to announce when it has opened enforcement investigations into financial firms.

The Independent UK

Green activists warn London exchange over possibly ‘criminal’ copper trading

Dealing in metal from Papua could break UK law because of environmental impact of mining it, campaigners argue

The Guardian - UK

Financial watchdog in ‘denial’ of problems claim MPs in fresh criticism

A cross-party group of MPs renewed their criticism of the Financial Conduct Authority, as the watchdog denied claims it has not offered to meet them.

Evening Standard

‘Royal’ told Jeffrey Epstein they would ‘play more soon’ after no contact claims

A royal family member reportedly told paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein they would “play more soon” after claiming they no longer had…

The National (Scotland)

'Royal family member' in contact with Epstein until 2011, court documents show

A “ROYAL family member” was in email contact with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein as late as February 2011, according to court…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Barclays CEO gears up for explosive trial over City regulator’s allegations on Jeffrey Epstein ties

Court papers seen by the Guardian mean Jes Staley’s appeal against FCA ruling will demand answers on links to sex offender

The Guardian - UK

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Stellantis Hits Back at Worried Dealers: 'We Are Fully Committed'

Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler all had significant sales declines in 2024. As a result, the FCA side of Stellantis fell 15 percent. Unsurprisingly, dealers were none too happy about it. The US Stellantis National Dealer Council sent a strongly worded letter to Carlos Tavares, blaming him for steering the…

The Guardian - UK

Are Rachel Reeves’s efforts to win business confidence ‘fiddling while Rome burns’?

Pro-growth charm offensive aimed at getting Labour back on the front foot has drawn concerns and questions

Evening Standard

Next steps for plans to help give people more control over payments set out

A new independent company will be set up to drive forward variable recurring payments, regulators said.

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves denies Labour hindering consumer interests in car loans scandal

Chancellor under pressure from lenders and lobbyists that say huge compensation bill could harm motor finance market

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Evening Standard

Watchdog boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says Chancellor

Marcus Bokkerink left his role as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority earlier this week.

The Guardian - UK

Uncertainty over UK car finance scandal is putting off investors, warn CEOs

Industry figures say unknown compensation bill makes it ‘difficult to operate’ owing to fears of ‘retrospection’

The Guardian - UK

UK mortgage rules could be eased to increase growth

FCA also aims to change law to try to prevent a repeat of mass compensation schemes for consumers such as PPI

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 hits record as interest rate hopes push down UK borrowing costs

Nearly every share on index rose after fall in value of pound helped multinationals listed in London

The Independent UK

Mortgage and contactless rules could be shaken up under FCA plans

The plans outlined by the regulator could help homebuyers to secure a property.

Evening Standard

Regulator must show its teeth over some practices by insurers, says Which?

The consumer group has highlighted three ‘common misconceptions’ that can lead to confusion over whether people are covered.

The Conversation

Carlos Tavares resigns: Agnelli and Peugeot families take back control

A significant rift has shaken Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker. In a dramatic turn of events, the company’s board has summoned CEO Carlos Tavares, ultimately compelling him to step down.

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