Mass raids across UK hit suspected car finance rogues
The Information Commissioner’s Office has executed multiple search warrants across the UK as part of the joint regulatory taskforce crack…
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FCA unveils action movie blitz for car finance claim tool
The Financial Conduct Authority is tapping into the action movie genre for a new campaign that encourages consumers to make…
Car finance marketing sparks 100,000 complaints a day
The Information Commissioner’s Office has been inundated with complaints about unsolicited marketing activity for motor finance compensation claims, with 100,000…
Decision Marketing at 15: Rise of creators, warts and all
In 2010, the concept of the creator economy and influencer marketing barely existed in the UK; fast forward 15 years…
Watchdog bites as war on illegal finance ads escalates
City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority has urged social media platforms to do more to combat the escalating problem of…
‘Disgusting’ Shipman ad kills off new biz at DeadHappy
Financial services firm DeadHappy is counting the cost of last year’s controversial ad campaign featuring serial killer Harold Shipman –…
ICO told to ‘come clean’ over FCA data protection breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office is being urged to provide full disclosure over an investigation into fellow regulator the Financial Conduct Authority, which…
FCA ratchets up attack on scammers and ‘fin-fluencers’
City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority forced firms to amend or remove 8,582 promotions during 2022 – a 14-fold increase…
New curbs for finance ads but no crypto crackdown yet
City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority has finalised tougher rules to help tackle misleading advertising that encourages investing in high-risk…
Finance watchdog outruns ASA to ban John Lewis ad
The financial services watchdog has shown it has a sharper teeth – and faster legs – than its advertising counterpart…