Finance

Car finance firms are to be tested on if they give enough information to buyers about risks involved, and whether the commission paid to dealers could harm consumers.

Vanquis Bank is to pay 1.2 million customers about £169 million in refunds and a further fine of £1.9 million following an investigation into its credit card repayment add-on by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Credit card customers struggling with persistent debt are to be offered extra help by lenders, under new rules introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Asda Money is to cut the amount of credit card 'cashback' you can earn when spending in places other than the supermarket by more than half.

A new debit card which lets you connect your existing debit and credit cards to it and can help with budgeting has now launched – but there are a couple of drawbacks to be aware of before you get one.

Fears are mounting over the future of Toys R Us as a rescue plan to save it from collapse is under threat - if you're part of its savings scheme or a gift card holder, here's what you need to know.

Customers will be given more information to help them choose a bank by its service, under new rules which come into force next year.

Victims tricked into transferring cash from their bank to a fraudster's account may be reimbursed from next year under new rules to tackle a surge in so-called 'transfer scams'.

Almost 700,000 British victims of the Equifax hack are receiving letters offering a free fraud protection service. But you'll need to hand over personal details to get it – and many say the helpline the letter directs you to isn't working properly.

Rent-to-own company BrightHouse is to pay £14.8 million to almost 250,000 customers after an investigation by the regulator found it had failed to be a "responsible lender".