Press releases – Page 3

Independent research and consumer group Fairer Finance has launched a new podcast for 2025 aimed at diving into the latest market news, regulatory updates, and consumer policy issues within the financial services sector.

Fairer Finance, the independent consumer group and ratings provider, has launched new product ratings for business bank accounts

As many consumers consider ways to consolidate their borrowing after the festive period, Fairer Finance has analysed the current state of the balance transfer credit card market.

Trust in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) among consumers has risen from 55% in Spring 2023 to 60% in Autumn 2024, reveals consumer group Fairer Finance’s Trust in PMI Index.

Consumer trust in car insurance fell again in Autumn 2024, for the third consecutive quarter, as rising premiums and poor claims experiences continue to dent consumer confidence in the sector.

Fairer Finance is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Pond as Chair of its Consumer Advisory Board (CAB).

“It's great to see the government following through on its manifesto commitment to look at the rising cost of car insurance..."

Fairer Finance has campaigned and fought on behalf of over 70,000 consumers who lost millions of pounds when Safe Hands and One Life pre-paid funeral plans went bust after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated the industry in 2022. 

"It's vital to ensure that those customers with large sums saved in low interest accounts are making an informed decision..."

As we pass the one-year mark since the introduction of the FCA’s Consumer Duty, Fairer Finance has found that the complexity of financial documents has barely improved over the last 12 months.

“The British ISA would have increased the ability of the people with the largest amounts of savings..."

"There are important issues for this market study to investigate - this is long overdue..."