We’ve decided to fine Carlos Ricardo Fuenmayor £99,600 for failing to disclose 3 separate matters to us. Mr Fuenmayor has referred his Decision Notice to the Upper Tribunal. Disclosing information which we reasonably expect, and doing it promptly, is key to maintaining trust in financial services and supporting a strong market that works well for consumers. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #FightingFinancialCrime #FinancialRegulation

In the past 7 days we issued 20 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms.   Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unautho… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation

Our Deputy Chief Executive, Sarah Pritchard, attended @HoCcommitteesUK to discuss the Government's financial inclusion strategy and how helping consumers is embedded into our work. We want to ensure people have access to appropriate and affordable financial products and services. #HelpingConsumers #FinancialInclusion

At @HoCcommitteesUK, our Deputy Chief Executive, Sarah Pritchard, highlighted our review of the claims management market. She reminded car finance customers that you don’t need to use a claims management company or law firm to claim compensation. If you have concerns about how you were signed up or the fee being charged, you can complain to the firm directly and if unhappy with their response go to the relevant Ombudsman. #CarFinance #MotorFinance

First-time buyers, older borrowers and the self-employed could find it easier to get a mortgage under our new proposals. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #HelpingConsumers #FCAGrowth #Mortgages

Daniel Pugh is currently serving 7 and a half years in prison for defrauding investors out of £1.3m through the fraudulent Investments Imperial Investment Fund. Only 19% of the funds Pugh collected from investors were ever traded. We've secured a confiscation order of £452,286.80 and the funds recovered will be used to compensate the victims of his crimes. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #FightingFinancialCrime #FinancialRegulation

We’re warning consumers about misleading car finance ‘money tips’ adverts on social media issued by claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms. We’ve seen adverts that look like impartial advice from an individual which are paid promotions from CMCs and law firms designed to encourage sign-ups. Consumers who’re concerned about their case can complain to the firm directly using our free template letter. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #CarFinance #MotorFinance

In the past 7 days we issued 25 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms.   Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unautho… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation

We’ve opened an enforcement investigation into Consultation Claims Ltd (CCL) following concerns about its conduct in the period April 2025 to December 2025 in relation to motor finance claims. We’re investigating concerns that consumers may have been signed up during this period without their consent, with some allegations that signatures have been forged. We’ve not reached any conclusions as to what has happened or as to whether CCL has breached any relevant requirements. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #CarFinance #FinancialRegulation

Football clubs should not put their fans’ cash at risk by signing sponsorship deals with financial firms that aren't allowed to operate in the UK. Millions of football fans trust their club’s badge. Clubs should not let unauthorised financial firms exploit that loyalty by putting potentially dodgy products in front of millions of fans. We’ve written to football clubs to warn about their relationships with these firms and to remind them of their responsibilities to fans. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #FightingFinancialCrime #FinancialRegulation

In the past 7 days we issued 20 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms.   Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unautho… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation

In the past 7 days we issued 26 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms.   Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unautho… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation

Young drivers could be driving uninsured without knowing it after falling victim to ghost broking — a type of insurance fraud where criminals sell fake or invalid insurance, often via social media. Our research shows half of 17-to 25-year-old drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps. With rising living costs, cheap deals can be tempting, but they could leave you uninsured and at risk of prosecution. Use Firm Checker to check if the insurance firm is legitimate before it’s too late. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #FinancialCrime #GhostBroking #Scams #FinancialRegulation

In the past 7 days we issued 55 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms.   Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unautho… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation

Our financial crime conference brought together over 400 representatives from industry, government and law enforcement and the wider sector to discuss how collaboration is an essential part of protecting consumers and markets. The day’s discussions covered a range of topics, including: •Unlawful finfluencer harm ⚠️ •AML Reform 🪙 •Technology in fighting crime 💻 Thanks to everyone who joined us. #FightingFinancialCrime

Speaking at our conference, Working together to fight financial crime, Nikhil Rathi sets out the importance of a system‑wide effort, built on stronger information sharing, smarter use of technology and joint working. He highlights how financial crime is becoming more organised, technological and interconnected, underlining the need to work together across the system to tackle this growing threat. Read the full speech 👉 fca.org.uk/news/speeches/wor… #FightingFinancialCrime

We’ve fined and banned Frank Breuer from working in UK financial services for repeatedly acting without integrity and putting customers at risk for personal financial gain. As the joint owner and sole director of Bluesky Wealth Management Limited, Mr Breuer carried out at least 16 defined benefit pension transfers while uninsured, repeatedly misled the FCA about the firm’s insurance and flouted our restrictions. fca.org.uk/news/press-releas… #FightingFinancialCrime #FinancialServices

Following the legal challenges to our motor finance compensation scheme, our priorities remain to secure fair compensation for consumers as quickly as possible and ensure a healthy market. Today, we’ve provided more information to lenders about the grounds of the challenge we’ve received and how they should contingency plan. If consumers have concerns about their motor finance deal, they should complain to their lender. You don't need a law firm or claims management company (CMC), which may charge over 30% of any compensation. Don’t sign up to multiple CMCs or law firms as you may be charged multiple fees. fca.org.uk/news/statements/l… #CarFinance #MotorFinance #HelpingConsumers #FinancialServices