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Interest Rate Swap Mis-selling: Do You Still Have a Claim in 2026?

Interest Rate Swap Mis-selling: Do You Still Have a Claim in 2026?

Thousands of UK businesses were mis-sold complex interest rate hedging products (IRHPs) by major banks between 2001 and 2012. While the FCA’s formal review scheme has closed, significant routes to redress remain open in 2026, particularly for victims of hidden swaps, LIBOR manipulation, and professional negligence. This article explains who can still claim, why time is critical, and what a specialist solicitor can recover for you.

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High Court Rules on £8 Million Spread Betting Claim: FSMA & FCA COBS Rules Compliance Examined

Real Estate Tycoon, Tchenguiz challenged the £6.5 million claim by IG Index Limited over spread-betting debt but court upheld the claimant’s position. The ruling implicates critical precedent for financial instruments, spread betting, statutory interpretation of financial regulations.

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Bridging Loan Case Study: McDonald v London Credit – Default Interest Rate – Unenforceable Penalty

In this case our lawyers defeated “London Credit”; a bridging lender that demanded circa £160,000.00 GBP. We applied to the High Court and successfully set aside a default judgment then forced the withdrawal of a statutory demand, and 3 interim charging orders. We then forced the other side to settle – for a fraction of the sum demanded.

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The APPG to Challenge the Swift Review: Redressal of Mis-sold IHRPs

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Fair Business Banking (APPG) has sought judicial review against the FCA’s decision to not take any further action following the results of the Swift Review.

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Insurance industry’s reaction to Supreme Court BII test case positive for businesses

The Supreme Court Business Interruption Insurance (BII) test case has brought clarity to policyholders who have been affected by COVID-19 and have previously been denied BII cover by their insurers. This is causing insurers to reassess policyholders’ disputes on a case by case basis. If you are an affected business, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible and our specialist financial services litigation team can be instructed to assist.

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Case Study: Mis-sold bridging loan to obtain bankruptcy annulment

You can apply to annul your bankruptcy on the basis that all of your debts and expenses have been repaid in full or to the satisfaction of the Court. Third parties such as claims management companies commonly assist bankrupts in obtaining a bridging loan or other short term finance. Due to the nature of these complex, high interest rate loans, you should seek legal advice in relation to the same, which loans are commonly mis-sold and can result in the individual finding themselves in further financial difficulty e.g. facing possession.

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Limitation in Litigation: Know your Limits

Pursuing a claim on time is critical in any legal matter because the Limitation Act 1980 sets strict deadlines on how long you have to take legal action. If you delay then your claim may be time-barred, so you lose your right to bring a claim before a judge. Even if you have a strong case with clear evidence, it may be impossible to succeed in court.

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Potential claims against HM Treasury: Government department allegedly controlled RBS GRG’s mis-treatment of SMEs

Documents disclosed by RBS’s Global Restructuring Group (GRG) in the High Court case of Morley v The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc have reportedly revealed that the Treasury…

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Ross McEwan claims RBS “deeply regret the mistakes made in the past” yet fails to accept critical report’s findings in letter to Nicky Morgan MP

Ross McEwan, CEO of RBS, apologised for past mistakes with SME customers in the Global Restructuring Group (GRG) but rejected key critical findings from the FCA report. He acknowledged some failings like poor communication and complaint handling but denied systematic misconduct or direct causation of insolvency by RBS. McEwan highlighted major cultural and operational changes at RBS since and emphasized ongoing compensation and complaints processes agreed with the FCA. The FCA’s Andrew Bailey described RBS’s stance as “unfortunate,” with potential enforcement action underway.