Lloyds Banking Group has announced it will take an additional charge of £800 million ($1.07 billion) related to the UK motor finance mis-selling scandal. This new provision brings the total estimated impact from the scandal to £1.95 billion. The increased charge reflects a higher likelihood of historical cases being eligible for redress and a higher level of compensation than previously anticipated.
The bank's decision to increase its provision is based on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) proposed redress calculation approach, which is less closely linked to actual customer loss than initially expected. This indicates a more adverse outcome than the bank had previously modeled. The additional charge will directly impact the bank's financial results.
This significant financial adjustment is a very material event for Lloyds, directly affecting its profitability and capital position. The escalating cost of the motor finance scandal remains a major overhang for the bank. It underscores the substantial financial consequences of historical mis-selling practices.
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