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IncreasingMedium2026-05-26

FCA-authorised credit broker Kanda enters liquidation

ConductOtherGeneral RegulatoryRetail BankingUnited KingdomConf: High
Regulatory Event

Kanda Products & Services Ltd, an FCA-authorised credit broker with ~700 introducer ARs, entered liquidation on 6 May 2026.

Analysis

Kanda, a credit broker serving home improvement finance via around 700 introducer appointed representatives, has entered liquidation following an earlier FCA voluntary requirement restricting its activities. The failure highlights vulnerabilities in the AR regime and broker-led consumer credit distribution.

Relevance

Underscores AR oversight risks and potential consumer harm where principals fail, affecting lenders relying on broker networks.

Required Action

Action Required

Review exposures to Kanda's introducer network and assess downstream consumer detriment and AR oversight gaps.

Justification

AR regime weaknesses remain an FCA supervisory priority; failures expose lenders to conduct and operational risks.

Control Commentary

Reassess AR/introducer due diligence; map exposures to Kanda-introduced loans; strengthen oversight of broker-led origination channels.

Source

On 6 May 2026, Kanda Products and Services Ltd entered liquidation. Kanda is FCA-authorised as a credit broker, operating ~700 introducer ARs. On 16 February 2026, Kanda agreed a voluntary requirement with the FCA restricting activities.

RH-2026-05-22-004