Information on WIFL whistleblowing reports 2021 to 2022- September 2022

FOI Release Date of Release:

Reference Case Number: FOI9414

Freedom of Information: Right to know request:

In accordance with the FCA's Information from Lenders (IFL) scheme, which allows lenders to report any intermediaries that they suspect of being involved in fraudulent activity, could you please confirm the following:

  1. How many individuals have raised concerns about wrongdoing or malpractice (whistleblowing) in relation to intermediaries from April 2021 – April 2022?'
  2. How many of the aforementioned concerns were shared on an anonymous basis?'
  3. In respect of the above, please identify (if appropriate) how many individuals were found guilty of fraud offences, and for those found guilty please outline what these penalties were. (e.g. prison sentence, fine, professional dismissal).

Clarification: I would like to receive data submitted under the Information from Lender' (IFL) scheme by Lenders.

I am looking for data for the twelve months from the start of April 2021 up to an including March 2022.

FCA response: