Gina Miller decries 'unlawful' changes to FCA compensation scheme

Presses for ‘urgent investigation’

James Baxter-Derrington
clock • 1 min read

Gina Miller, co-founder of the True & Fair Campaign, has criticised the Financial Conduct Authority over changes made to its compensation scheme, branding the move “unlawful”.

Writing ahead of Tuesday's (16 November) deadline for feedback on the Financial Regulators Complaints Commissioner's draft report text on the FCA's proposed reforms to the compensation scheme, Miller reasserted her condemnation of the changes, which she first raised over a year ago. She described the manner in which the regulator had gone about changing the regulation as "underhand" and "utterly shameful", and argued the body had a duty to investors as per the FSA 2012 regulation. "By setting the bar at an impossibly high level, victims of scandals where the FCA's own regulatory failu...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Regulation

Targeted support regime welcome but rules need 'adjustments'

Targeted support regime welcome but rules need 'adjustments'

Advisers, providers and trade bodies call for clarity as consultation closes

Sahar Nazir
clock 29 August 2025 • 4 min read
SMCR reform needs efficiency without sacrificing accountability

SMCR reform needs efficiency without sacrificing accountability

'If we lose sight of the SMCR's fundamental purpose we risk undoing years of progress'

Shaun Hurst
clock 28 August 2025 • 4 min read
FCA impersonation scam reports hit almost 5,000 in six months

FCA impersonation scam reports hit almost 5,000 in six months

480 victims defrauded

Cristian Angeloni
clock 27 August 2025 • 1 min read