More points to the FCA9 Jun 2021 19:37
The size of redress claims is unknown and uncapped, yet the FCA suggested there is significant spare funding available.
The FCA were quoted in a Guardian article of 24 March 2021 as saying they did not have the regulatory powers to block the scheme of arrangement, yet de facto blocked the scheme by intervening in the process at the 11th hour.
The FCA in effect created a false market in amgo shares by stating explicitly that they would not object to the SoA if the creditors voted in favour, then reversing their position.
The FCA's Woolard Review has emphasised the need for mid cost sub-prime lenders in the market, but in opposing the SoA, has caused unnecessary delays that are detrimental to the economic interests of unsecured creditors (both customers and shareholders), and made a capital raise to kickstart Amgo 2.0 more difficult
The FCA's QC statement suggesting an alternative use of cash , which belongs to bondholders, has increased the likelihood of the bondholders stepping in, leaving the FCA liable to legal action for damages.
All IMOV