Guest host Mick McAteer joins us to talk about Isa reforms and Financial Ombudsman Service changes

The Fairer Finance podcast

The Fairer Finance podcast
Guest host Mick McAteer joins us to talk about Isa reforms and Financial Ombudsman Service changes
Jul 03, 2026 Season 3 Episode 12
Fairer Finance

In this week's episode, consumer advocacy legend Mick McAteer stands in for Tim Hogg. We start with a discussion about changes to the Isa rules - including the new 22% tax charge on cash holdings in stocks and shares Isas.

In the second half of the show, we move back to talk about the Financial Ombudsman Service reforms - raising fresh concerns about the proposed changes to the fair and reasonable test.

Email us your questions and suggested topics for discussion to fairerfinance@fairerfinance.com

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