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.

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How often do you talk about money?

09 November 2020


FSCS Chief Executive Caroline Rainbird explains why it's so important that we open up and talk about money, as part of MaPS’ Talk Money Week.

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Full recovery: FSCS closes the book on the 2008 banking crisis

21 September 2020


We've just had the final recovery payment from the 2008 banking crisis through the administration of Heritable Bank. Here we explain the vital role that recoveries play.

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Guide published to reassure pensions savers

27 May 2020


Seven organisations have collaborated to produce a guide that answers key pensions questions and helps pension savers find support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How FSCS is helping to prevent future failures

20 May 2020


We are working with the Financial Conduct Authority and industry to help prevent firms failing, reduce future compensation costs and tackle phoenixing.

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How we helped over 2,000 customers in four days

24 April 2020


FSCS Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Barber discusses the numbers behind FSCS’ COVID-19 measures, so you can see what a week looks like at FSCS at the moment.

FSCS Chief Executive Caroline Rainbird discusses FSCS and COVID-19

What’s changed at FSCS since COVID-19?

09 April 2020


FSCS CEO Caroline Rainbird explains how FSCS has adapted to respond to COVID-19 and how helping everyone who needs us is still at the heart of all we do.

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FSCS open and fully operational

09 April 2020


FSCS remains open and fully operational in the light of the coronavirus situation. Read our latest updates on how we’re continuing to deliver our claims service.

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This is Money, MailOnline & FSCS

07 January 2020


This is Money and FSCS have teamed up to explain how you can be compensated when financial firms fail.