FSCS news

Read the latest news and updates regarding FSCS. Learn about our work with the industry, new staff appointments and other projects we’re involved in.

Andrew Hagger, Money Comms founder

Fortnightly financial 5 minutes #15 Andrew Hagger

21 February 2023


Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Andrew Hagger, Founder of MoneyComms, about making smart financial choices and guidance around seeking better deals.

Caroline Rainbird, FSCS CEO

Caroline Rainbird's PIMFA Senior Leadership Summit Speech

10 February 2023


FSCS CEO Caroline Rainbird's keynote speech at PIMFA’s Senior Leadership Summit on 9 February. In it she looked at how we can build trust and confidence and at the same time support the growth and success of the UK’s financial industry.

Chris Fitch, Vulnerability Lead at the Money Advice Trust

Fortnightly financial 5 minutes #14 Chris Fitch

07 February 2023


Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Chris Fitch, Vulnerability Lead at the Money Advice Trust, about helping people manage their money with confidence.

Graphic of man looking in direction of giant arrow

FSCS Research - 3rd report published

03 February 2023


FSCS research reveals that most UK adults don’t seek regulated financial advice, believing it to be “too expensive” and “for the wealthy”.

Sally Plant, CISI Assistant Director and Head of Financial Planning & Education Development

Fortnightly financial 5 minutes #13 Sally Plant

25 January 2023


Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Sally Plant, Assistant Director at the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), about financial education and raising confidence in the financial services profession.

Caroline Rainbird FSCS CEO

Introduction to Budget Update January 2023

12 January 2023


FSCS Chief Executive, Caroline Rainbird, introduces our January 2023 Budget Update which covers the proposed 2023/24 FSCS management expenses budget and the latest forecast for 2022/23.

Tom Lake, Director of Policy and Strategy at Fair4All Finance

Fortnightly financial 5 minutes #12 Tom Lake

11 January 2023


Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Tom Lake, Director of Policy and Strategy at Fair4All Finance, about access to financial services and how to best serve customers in vulnerable circumstances.

Fiona Kiddy, FSCS Chief Financial Officer

The role of the retail pool

06 January 2023


FSCS Chief Financial Officer, Fiona Kidy, reveals all about how the class contributions work, what the retail pool is and when we need to use it.