Why Martin Lewis is Wrong About the Wrench v FirstRand Court of Appeal Judgment In a recent commentary, financial advisor Martin Lewis expressed concern that the Court of Appeal’s decision in Wrench v FirstRand Bank Ltd and related cases has “gone too far.” However, his perspective overlooks critical legal and ethical nuances highlighted in the […]

Will the Court of Appeal Judgment in Wrench v FirstRand Increase the Cost of Credit? The recent Court of Appeal decision in Wrench v FirstRand has brought significant implications for the motor finance industry, specifically focusing on transparency in commission-based lending practices. While there are concerns that this judgment may lead to higher costs for […]

The Wrench v FirstRand Bank Case – A Landmark Judgment for Motor Finance Mis-Selling Claims The recent Court of Appeal ruling in Wrench v FirstRand Bank has generated substantial interest within the financial and motor finance sectors. This case serves as a crucial benchmark for motor finance claims, focusing on issues surrounding undisclosed commissions and […]

The Court of Appeal’s Firm Stance in Hopcraft v Close Brothers: No Grounds for Further Appeal In the recent Hopcraft v Close Brothers case, the Court of Appeal delivered a definitive ruling with potential wide-reaching impacts across the finance sector. The judges asserted that there were no arguable grounds for Close Brothers to pursue an […]