FCA Restricts Ethica’s Pursuit of Hidden-Commission Loans
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On November 5, 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) intervened in a dispute over loans under a hidden-commission scheme. Ethica Resolve Limited, a debt services and collection agency authorised by the FCA, agreed to restrict the pursuit of loans or so-called loans related to the scheme. Ethica must notify affected consumers that no payment is required at this stage and, until the relevant regulatory and legal issues are resolved, stop making further payment demands in current or proposed litigation. Ethica and West 28 must also not apply for default judgments against consumers who have not responded to legal claims. The report also points out that whether the relevant debts are enforceable has not yet been decided; consumers should still not ignore formal court documents.
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Following FCA intervention, Ethica Resolve Limited, a debt services and collections firm authorised by FCA, agreed to restrict the pursuit of loans or purported loans connected to disguised remuneration schemes. Ethica must notify affected consumers that they do not need to make payments at this stage and, until the relevant regulatory and legal issues are resolved, stop making further payment demands in current proposed litigation; Ethica and West 28 must also not apply for default judgments against consumers who have not responded to legal claims. Whether the debts are enforceable has not yet been decided, and consumers should still not ignore formal court documents.
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