Regulatory change, pressure on cost management, the need to grow, and increased investment in technology and data are dominating the financial services industry.

UK bankers, insurers and asset managers are key drivers for the industry, but inevitably will face a long period of disruption.

As you plan for the future, you will need to harness the power of technology to transform and grow at scale and speed, while meeting the expectations of the customer.

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      The partial suspension of the FCA’s redress scheme has not reduced the risk facing motor finance firms. It has extended the timeline, which will leave the outcome unresolved when the next accounts are signed and funding lines come up for renewal. We look at what this means for going concern assessments, access to funding and the actions boards should take now.

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      Sam Haskins
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      Tom Aspin
      | 6 min read | 09 Nov 2026
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