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.

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.

Lila Pleban, FSCS's Chief Communications Officer

Fortnightly financial 5 minutes #11 Lila Pleban

21 December 2022


Lila Pleban, Chief Communications Officer at FSCS, looks back on the year and talks about FSCS's top five things she is most proud of achieving this year.

Caroline Rainbird FSCS CHeif Executive

The FCA's Compensation Framework Review discussion paper response - FSCS's view

14 December 2022


Today, the FCA published a summary of the feedback received in response to the Compensation Framework Review discussion paper. There are references throughout today’s publication to the Consumer Investments Strategy - Caroline Rainbird, FSCS Chief Executive, shares her thoughts on both.

Laura Peters, Head of the Mental Health and Money Advice service

Fortnightly financial 5 minutes #10 Laura Peters

07 December 2022


Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Laura Peters, Head of the Mental Health and Money Advice service, about the link between money and mental health and tips for the Christmas holiday season.

Caroline Rainbird FSCS Chief Executive

Our November 2022 Outlook

24 November 2022


FSCS Chief Executive Caroline Rainbird introduces our November 2022 Outlook, sharing updated compensation figures for this financial year, and providing a first look at the overall levy forecast for 2023/24. 

Sam Sims Chief Executive of National Numeracy

Fortnightly financial 5 minutes #9 Sam Sims

23 November 2022


Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Sam Sims, Chief Executive of National Numeracy, about how consumers can kick-start their confidence with numbers and how important this can be.