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Close Brothers to set aside up to £165m for motor finance scandal

The company is at the centre of a looming crisis facing the motor finance industry, with lenders facing potentially hefty compensation bills.

Close Brothers has warned it expects to set aside up to £165m in its first half to cover possible legal and compensation costs following recent developments in the car loans commission scandal
Close Brothers has warned it expects to set aside up to £165m in its first half to cover possible legal and compensation costs following recent developments in the car loans commission scandal (Andrew Matthews/PA)