FCA bans CMC's misleading adverts
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the FCA bans misleading adverts from a claims management company, which is relevant for consumer credit firms and all firms more broadly in terms of conduct and authorization requirements.
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What the FCA said
Adverts which used edited, unauthorised clips of Martin Lewis to make misleading claims about average motor finance compensation and used the FCA logo without permission, have been banned by the FCA. Conclusive Financial Ltd (Conclusive), a claims management company (CMC), which also trades as PCP Refunds, was…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 425 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Authorisation & Licensing, Consumer Credit and Banking & Credit.