Press releases – Page 3

Half of UK households (51%) expected to require housing wealth to fund their desired later life living standards

Tim Hogg, director at Fairer Finance, responded to the FCA's announcement on banks' treatment of bereaved customers by stressing that families often face emotionally draining and overly complex banking processes after losing a loved one, marked by delays, repetition, and unnecessary steps.

In response to the announcement today that the Complaints Commissioner has upheld a complaint against the FCA about the way it handled Safe Hands (funeral plan provider), James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance, the consumer group and ratings provider, commented:

The UK financial watchdog will probe whether customers are being ripped off by insurance policies designed to financially protect them and their families if they die or fall ill.

Ts&Cs from travel insurance and investment firms average 24,000 words, on par with Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

Independent consumer group Fairer Finance has launched a new set of ratings designed to help consumers compare easy access savings accounts based on consistency and longevity of rates—not just headline offers.

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).