The FCA, ASA, Solicitors Regulation Authority, and Information Commissioner's Office are cracking down on misleading car finance claims adverts by claims management companies and law firms, with actions including the removal or amendment of 1,200 adverts since January 2024 and the issuance of 8 alerts against unauthorised firms.
Key takeaway
FCA-led taskforce has removed or amended 1,200 misleading car finance adverts since Jan 2024, issued 8 alerts against unauthorised firms.
- Step 1 · The triggerFCA-led taskforce removes 1,200 misleading car finance adverts and issues 8 alerts against unauthorised firms.
- Step 2 · Knock-onReduced volume of speculative compensation claims lowers legal and operational costs for motor finance lenders.
- Step 3 · Reaches youLegitimate claims management firms and law firms gain market share as consumers shift to compliant advisers.
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Source: FCA News
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