Upper Tribunal partially suspends FCA motor finance scheme
The Upper Tribunal ordered a partial suspension of parts of the FCA's motor finance redress scheme pending legal challenges to be heard in December 2026 or February 2027.
Legal challenges have delayed and partially suspended the FCA's motor finance redress scheme. Firms face prolonged uncertainty on scope, timing and quantum of remediation, with hearings potentially extending into 2027 depending on disclosure and expert opinion applications.
Material uncertainty over motor finance provisioning, capital planning and consumer communications for lenders and brokers.
Action Required
Reassess motor finance redress provisions, operational readiness and disclosures pending tribunal outcomes.
Tribunal-driven delay affects sector-wide provisioning and redress delivery; high-priority for motor finance participants.
Review motor finance redress provisions and disclosures for tribunal-driven uncertainty. Maintain flexible operational plans and clear customer communications pending December 2026/February 2027 hearings.
“The Upper Tribunal made an order suspending parts of the FCA's motor finance scheme. The Tribunal confirmed it will hear legal challenges on 14 to 18 December 2026 or 16 to 26 February 2027, subject to any applications for further expert opinion or disclosure.”