APPG on Fair Banking

📢 On Wednesday @gareththomasMP will table the Financial Exclusion & Access to Finance Bill in parliament, taking action on access to #AffordableCredit through #FairBankingAct proposals. Read about it in the @guardian today. #FairBankingForAll theguardian.com/business/2026/…

On Monday we launched our Car Finance report. Current redress plans could short-change millions as lenders keep £7.4bn. It’s time for a fair redress scheme that restores compensation and trust. Thanks @CourmacsLegal for sponsoring. Report: appgbanking.org.uk/research #CarFinance 🚗

Our Chair, @HattonLloyd, spoke about the need for legislation and the importance of a Fair Banking Act in rebalancing the banking sector, as seen below. @FBfACampaign @michaelsheen

‘Michael Sheen’s Secret Million Pound Giveaway,’ released on Monday, shone a light on the issues with the UK’s credit system and the devastating impacts it has for people on low incomes. See the full documentary here: channel4.com/programmes/mic…

Tomorrow we're in Court on behalf of victims of the IRHP mis-selling scandal. The exclusion of so many SMEs from fair redress and the subsequent financial losses faced cannot be ignored. See our Crowd Funding page for more information on the case 👇 crowdjustice.com/case/irhp-comp…

Other speakers, including experts from @CFS_RUSI, @NatWestGroup, Signicat, Cifas, and @CityPolice, offered crucial industry insight. Issues covered included the importance of data sharing and the need for more action from Government to address the vast scale of the fraud threat.

APPG Chair @lukejcr and @taxinparliament member @Phil_Brickell emphasised the damaging effects of fraud on people’s lives and the need for a holistic approach to combat the issue, pointing to the recommendations of our Economic Crime Manifesto 👇 economiccrimemanifesto2024.co.uk

Great to host a reception yesterday with @CifasUK, discussing identity theft, AI and deepfake fraud. This well attended event demonstrated real momentum behind tackling fraud, from industry experts and parliamentarians, providing a great opportunity for constructive conversation.

Seven years too long – victims of the £1bn HBOS fraud are still left without the findings of the Dobbs review. Justice and transparency demand that the bank release the entire report; piecemeal "findings" aren't enough. It's time Lloyds provides overdue answers to those harmed.

Compensation for Post Office Horizon victims is long overdue. This inquiry is a key step toward justice, but it’s crucial all sub-postmasters receive full and fair redress for the harm caused. For recommendations, see our Compensation and Redress report👇appgbanking.org.uk/compensationan…

We echo this thanks to all who attended and spoke at Monday’s roundtable. It’s great to see the momentum that this campaign is gaining and we look forward to continuing our work with @FBfACampaign, working towards a fairer banking system for all👇

Personal guarantees damage trust between SMEs and their lenders, and may ultimately stifle entrepreneurship and inhibit growth. But more must be done to support SMEs, particularly improving access to suitable credit. See our SME manifesto here 👉 appgbanking.org.uk/news/sme-manif…

4/ This well attended roundtable, including APPG Co-Chair @DavidBSampson and fellow MPs @josephpowell and @DavidTaylor85, demonstrated that there is real momentum behind this campaign. For more on the Fair Banking Act, visit the Campaign website here 👉financeinnovationlab.org/our-work/grow/…

3/ We were also joined by @michaelsheen, who shared his perspective after years campaigning for financial inclusion. His powerful testimony highlighted financial exclusion from the individual to the regional level, and the urgent need for change to improve people's lives.

1/ Great to hear valuable insights from contributors including @ABCULCUs @Alpkit @fsb_policy @lendologycic @MoneyMatix @TheFinanceLab at yesterday’s roundtable on the merits of a Fair Banking Act in the UK.

Financial institutions like Revolut must prioritise stronger security measures to protect customers from fraud. By improving safeguards and responding faster, they can reduce risks and maintain customer trust. Proactive steps against fraud benefit both the company and its users.

Thanks to @FairByDesign for organising this #Lab24 panel on how a Labour government can support low-income consumers. With @NewStatesman @HarryClrke @TulipSiddiq @martin_coppack @Fair4AllFinance @sarahporretta @Hannah_Gurga & @TheFCA. #LPC24 #financialinclusion

Victims of the HBOS fraud scandal have waited over seven years for conclusions from the Dobbs review. An interim report could offer clarity and insight into what has transpired during this prolonged process. See the @thetimes article by @jameshurley here👉thetimes.com/business-money…

A promising announcement from @bankofengland, outlining plans to reduce capital requirements for loans, which will support SME growth. As a key recommendation in our recent SME Manifesto, we thoroughly support this move. See more of our manifesto here 👉appgbanking.org.uk/s/SME-Manifest…