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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning following reports of scammers posing as motor finance lenders and offering non-existent compensation to consumers.

This autumn’s BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference (LBC) will bring together some of the most influential voices shaping the regulatory and economic landscape, with senior speakers confirmed from both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England.

The Supreme Court’s long-awaited ruling on the motor finance case “Hopcraft and another (Respondents) v Close Brothers Limited (Appellant)” was delivered on Friday.

In the first phase of reforms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Bank of England propose to streamline the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR).

The Supreme Court is due to publish its long-awaited ruling on the landmark motor finance case this Friday (1 August), with the judgement expected towards the end of the working day. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the automotive finance sector, following months of legal scrutiny and attention.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will release the final version of its new handbook in September 2025, with a BETA version currently available to access for testing.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a joint consultation with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) on modernising the redress system.

A study from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has identified how the UK compares to other established markets when considering consumer credit regulation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

The Supreme Court’s judgment on April’s motor finance appeal is expected in the coming weeks, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now set out its key considerations for a potential redress scheme in response.

The BVRLA’s latest Compliance Forum brought together sixty members and expert speakers to explore the most pressing compliance and regulatory issues facing members. Hosted by Shoosmiths, the event offered attendees a series of practical insights and actionable advice to take back to their organisations.

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever for members to regularly review their processes to ensure compliance and protect customer trust. Through the BVRLA’s ongoing inspection programme, it has seen some recurring themes that serve as useful reminders for everyone.

Members are encouraged to save the date of Thursday 9 October for the association’s next Leasing Broker Conference.