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£28 Billion Motor Finance Mis-selling Compensation Bill Looms
The Court of Appeal's ruling on unlawful commission payments in motor finance deals could cost lenders £28 billion in compensation, impacting firms like Lloyds Banking Group (£4.2 billion) and Close Brothers Group (£460 million), with a December 4th deadline for final responses to complaints.
£28 Billion Motor Finance Mis-selling Compensation Bill Looms
The Court of Appeal's ruling on unlawful commission payments in motor finance deals could cost lenders £28 billion in compensation, impacting firms like Lloyds Banking Group (£4.2 billion) and Close Brothers Group (£460 million), with a December 4th deadline for final responses to complaints.
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36% Bias Score
JetBlue Fined \$2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways \$2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, impacting thousands of passengers and marking the first such penalty against an airline for this issue.
JetBlue Fined \$2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways \$2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, impacting thousands of passengers and marking the first such penalty against an airline for this issue.
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48% Bias Score
Fintech Failures of 2024 Expose Systemic Risks
The 2024 collapses of fintech companies Synapse and Bench, costing consumers up to $96 million and leaving numerous businesses scrambling, exposed the risks of outdated systems masked by shiny interfaces, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the industry.
Fintech Failures of 2024 Expose Systemic Risks
The 2024 collapses of fintech companies Synapse and Bench, costing consumers up to $96 million and leaving numerous businesses scrambling, exposed the risks of outdated systems masked by shiny interfaces, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the industry.
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56% Bias Score
This is Money's Consumer Champion Recovers £1.44 Million for Readers in 2024
In 2024, This is Money's consumer champion, Helen Crane, recovered £1.44 million for readers, addressing issues with banks, energy firms, insurers, and parking companies, exposing systemic problems and advocating for better consumer protections.
This is Money's Consumer Champion Recovers £1.44 Million for Readers in 2024
In 2024, This is Money's consumer champion, Helen Crane, recovered £1.44 million for readers, addressing issues with banks, energy firms, insurers, and parking companies, exposing systemic problems and advocating for better consumer protections.
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40% Bias Score
EU Mandates Universal Charger for Electronics
The European Union's new directive, effective this Saturday, mandates USB-C charging ports for most electronic devices sold within the EU, aiming to reduce e-waste and consumer costs; by 2026, this will also include laptops.
EU Mandates Universal Charger for Electronics
The European Union's new directive, effective this Saturday, mandates USB-C charging ports for most electronic devices sold within the EU, aiming to reduce e-waste and consumer costs; by 2026, this will also include laptops.
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44% Bias Score
German Housing Association Demands District Heating Price Transparency
The Association of North German Housing Companies demands an independent agency to regulate district heating prices due to high back payments and increased advance payments; Mecklenburg-Vorpommern leads Germany in district heating coverage at 38.1% of households in 2023.
German Housing Association Demands District Heating Price Transparency
The Association of North German Housing Companies demands an independent agency to regulate district heating prices due to high back payments and increased advance payments; Mecklenburg-Vorpommern leads Germany in district heating coverage at 38.1% of households in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Record Corporate Profits in Spain Amidst Consumer Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
Spanish corporate profitability hit record highs in Q3 2024 (25.4%), contrasting with public perception; the CNMC faces scrutiny for its slow response to concerns about interest rate transmission to consumers and the bank tax's impact on customer commissions, highlighting the need for stronger marke...
Record Corporate Profits in Spain Amidst Consumer Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
Spanish corporate profitability hit record highs in Q3 2024 (25.4%), contrasting with public perception; the CNMC faces scrutiny for its slow response to concerns about interest rate transmission to consumers and the bank tax's impact on customer commissions, highlighting the need for stronger marke...
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56% Bias Score
CFPB Needs Overhaul to Combat Rising Financial Fraud
A Cornerstone Advisors study reveals that nearly 100 million Americans consider fraud, scams, and cybersecurity the top banking issue, prompting calls for the CFPB to refocus its efforts on innovation and fraud prevention rather than regulation, as its current approach, such as implementing Section ...
CFPB Needs Overhaul to Combat Rising Financial Fraud
A Cornerstone Advisors study reveals that nearly 100 million Americans consider fraud, scams, and cybersecurity the top banking issue, prompting calls for the CFPB to refocus its efforts on innovation and fraud prevention rather than regulation, as its current approach, such as implementing Section ...
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56% Bias Score
Warning: Avoid Firms Offering Money for Betting Account Details
Consumers are urged to avoid companies like Moneyful Ltd. offering money in exchange for personal details to open multiple betting accounts, as this practice, while seemingly lucrative, presents significant financial and identity theft risks.
Warning: Avoid Firms Offering Money for Betting Account Details
Consumers are urged to avoid companies like Moneyful Ltd. offering money in exchange for personal details to open multiple betting accounts, as this practice, while seemingly lucrative, presents significant financial and identity theft risks.
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40% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Walmart, Holiday Sales Surge, Record Credit Card Debt
The CFPB is cracking down on unfair credit card practices, suing Walmart and Branch for allegedly forcing drivers into costly accounts, while holiday retail sales surged 3.8%, exceeding expectations; average U.S. credit card debt reached \$1.166 trillion.
CFPB Sues Walmart, Holiday Sales Surge, Record Credit Card Debt
The CFPB is cracking down on unfair credit card practices, suing Walmart and Branch for allegedly forcing drivers into costly accounts, while holiday retail sales surged 3.8%, exceeding expectations; average U.S. credit card debt reached \$1.166 trillion.
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16% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Major Banks Over $870 Million in Zelle Scams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo for failing to protect Zelle users from scams, resulting in over $870 million in consumer losses since 2017; the banks failed to implement sufficient identity verification, share information about ...
CFPB Sues Major Banks Over $870 Million in Zelle Scams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo for failing to protect Zelle users from scams, resulting in over $870 million in consumer losses since 2017; the banks failed to implement sufficient identity verification, share information about ...
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52% Bias Score
AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
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36% Bias Score
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