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FCA warns of risks in pursuing disguised remuneration loans

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On November 2, 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) urged consumers to respond cautiously to repayment demands for loans connected with disguised remuneration schemes. The FCA said that some original providers have resold loans, or purported loans, under the schemes to third parties, leading consumers to receive legal letters demanding immediate repayment and threatening legal action. Borrowers cannot be forced to repay unenforceable debts, nor can assets be seized because of such debts; recovery firms must first obtain an FCA Validation Order, and approval does not mean that recovery will necessarily be permitted. The FCA advises anyone receiving such a demand to consult HMRC guidance, consider seeking legal advice, and decide carefully whether to pay.

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The FCA warns that relevant recovery firms must first obtain a Validation Order and advises consumers to handle payment demands cautiously.

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Nov 2
  1. FCA (UK)
    FCA: Exercise caution over repayment demands for disguised remuneration scheme loans

    FCA said that after loans or purported loans under disguised remuneration schemes were resold by the original providers to third parties, some consumers received legal letters demanding immediate repayment and threatening litigation. If the debt is unenforceable, borrowers cannot be forced to repay or have assets seized because of the debt; recovery agents must first obtain a Validation Order from FCA, and approval is not guaranteed. Those who receive such demands should refer to HMRC guidance, consider seeking legal advice, and carefully decide whether to make a payment.

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