UK Supreme Court overturns ruling on motor finance commissions in win for banks
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 1 – The Supreme Court ruled lenders are not liable for undisclosed commissions to car dealers, denying compensation claims to millions despite 99% of 32 million agreements involving such payments, FCA said.
- The UK Supreme Court overturned a ruling that lenders are liable for hidden commission payments in car finance schemes.
- The Financial Conduct Authority intervened in the case, claiming the previous ruling 'goes too far'.
- Experts are now assessing the ruling's impact on potential compensation payments in the car lending industry.
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