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Volkswagen braces for huge financial hit from FCA motor finance scheme

UK · 2026-09-29

Key takeaway

Volkswagen faces a major financial hit from the FCA's £9bn UK motor finance redress scheme.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe FCA enforces a £9bn redress scheme on UK motor finance providers, including Volkswagen's UK finance arm
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onVolkswagen absorbs significant redress liabilities, reducing available capital and risk appetite for UK lending
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs and consumers face tighter credit and higher vehicle finance costs as providers reprice risk and restrict lending

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Source: Sky News Business

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