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UK car finance industry in crisis, with banks bracing for mega payouts

Last updated: November 17, 2024 6:27 pm
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The motor finance industry in Britain is facing a crisis, with analysts warning of potential repercussions similar to the country’s costly consumer banking scandal. The turmoil began with a significant ruling from the U.K.’s Court of Appeal in late October, which deemed it illegal for car dealers to receive bonuses from banks providing motor finance without the customer’s informed consent.

This unexpected decision has caught many in the motor finance sector off guard and has raised the possibility of a multi-billion-pound redress scheme to compensate affected consumers. The situation has drawn comparisons to the infamous payment protection insurance (PPI) scandal, which cost banks over £50 billion and is considered the largest mis-selling scandal in the history of the country’s financial services industry.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulatory body overseeing financial services in the UK, has announced that it will reach out to the Supreme Court to expedite a decision on whether lenders can appeal the ruling. The FCA has also advised motor finance companies to consider setting aside funds to address the expected influx of complaints from consumers.

Niklas Kammer, an equity analyst at Morningstar, highlighted that banks in the UK, particularly Lloyds through its Black Horse business, are facing uncertainty following the Court of Appeal ruling. Barclays is also exposed to some extent, but to a lesser degree than Lloyds. The ruling has created ambiguity around which set of rules banks must adhere to, as the FCA’s guidelines do not align with the recent court decision.

If the ruling stands, the FCA will need to revise its regulations on disclosures, potentially leading to significant repercussions for the banking sector. Analysts warn that if the Supreme Court upholds the verdict, the motor finance industry could face a downside impact of up to £28 billion, with some lenders likely to withdraw from the market, reducing choices and increasing prices for consumers.

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The FCA had initiated a review into the motor finance industry in January to investigate potential misconduct related to discretionary commission arrangements before they were banned in 2021. The agency is currently assessing the implications of the Court of Appeal’s ruling on its ongoing review. Rating agency Fitch has raised concerns about the exposure of Close Brothers Group to motor finance, leading to a negative rating watch. Other major lenders in the sector include Barclays, Investec, Lloyds, and Santander UK, with Lloyds having already set aside £450 million in provisions to address potential liabilities.

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