The challenge facing motor finance lenders
PS26/3 requires lenders to proactively contact customers affected as far back as 2007, present the basis of their redress, obtain consent and demonstrate the entire process to the regulator. Senior managers are required to personally attest to having taken responsibility for the firm’s oversight and delivery of the scheme – a named personal obligation under SMCR.
The implementation deadlines are fast approaching: 30th June 2026 for loans taken out from 1st April 2014 and 31st August 2026 for loans agreed earlier. Digital outreach is the only channel that produces a verifiable, auditable evidence pack in the same journey. Using unverified channels will create fraud exposure and leave you with nothing for the FCA to audit.