The Fairer Finance podcast

In this week's episode, we start with a look at the latest Fairer Finance Trust in Insurance index. While trust has continued to rise in all sectors - there's big differences in how those on lower and higher incomes feel. And while claims satisfaction has improved across most sectors, it's starting to reverse in pet insurance.
In the second half of the show, we discuss the FCA's latest consultation into investment funds that hold illiquid assets. When investors all want their money back quickly from funds that invest in property or other illiquid assets, it's just not possible. The regulator has come up with new rules to try and better set customer expectations - and to prevent funds having to suspend trading.
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In this week's episode, we dive into the detail of the FCA's pure protection market study, which was published on 21 September 2026. It's a disappointing end to a major piece of work - as the FCA decides not to address many of the market's failure, and focuses instead on how to help grow the sector.
In the second half of the show, we discuss the launch of Fairer Finance's Retirement Compass report - diving into the detail of who is using their housing wealth to fund retirement, and what the FCA and Treasury are doing to help more people do the same.
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We're back from summer holidays - and in our first episode, we're turning our attention to a busy week in the House of Lords. In the first half of the show, we're discussing the Report Stage of the Financial Services & Markets Bill - and the latest deliberations about reforms to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
In the second half of the show, we discuss the latest evidence session at the Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee, as it concludes its consumer insurance regulation enquiry.
We finish off the show with a brief update on Motor Finance.
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This week, chair of the Financial Services Consumer Panel and former Labour MP Chris Pond joins us to talk about what an Andy Burnham government might mean for financial services policy.
We also discuss the Treasury Select Committee's report into the Government's Financial Inclusion Strategy.
In the second half of the show, we discuss the latest updates on Pensions Value for Money, and take a look back at where we've got to after 3 years of the Consumer Duty.
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in this special edition of the Fairer Finance podcast, we welcome FCA executive director Sheldon Mills to the show.
We recorded the show on 9 July 2026 - Sheldon's last day at the FCA after 8 years.
In a wide ranging interview, we talk in detail about his recent AI report recommendations and about his proudest moments as a financial regulator.  
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