CSA highlights urgent need to roll out Debt Advice Apprenticeship in 2021
In the lead up to National Apprenticeship Week 2021, the Credit Services Association (CSA), the UK trade body for the collections and debt purchase sector, is urging money and debt advice organisations to take advantage of Apprenticeship Levy funds available to run apprenticeships for their existing and prospective advisers. The Level 3 Debt Adviser Apprenticeship, a […]
Read MoreFCA publishes review into unsecured credit market
The FCA has published a report on change and innovation in the unsecured consumer credit market following a Review by its former Interim Chief Executive, Christopher Woolard CBE. The Woolard Review sets out how regulation can better support a healthy market for unsecured lending, taking into account the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, changing business […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: MALG and DIGIMASS fintech event booking and other important news…
Hello to all our MALG Members and contacts, There is now less than two weeks until the MALG and DIGIMASS virtual fintech event: ‘Let an App Fill the Gap’. We are very pleased to be able to offer this half day event on 3 February 9.30-12.30 to MALG Members for FREE (non-member ticket price £45). The event […]
Read MoreGovernment proposals on Debt Relief Orders to help more people in problem debt
Proposals have been outlined by the government to increase the financial eligibility criteria for debt relief orders (DROs), helping more people deal with financial difficulties to get a fresh start. Research shows that the demand for debt advice could increase by up to 60% by the end of 2021 and around 3 million more people […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: MALG Members Friday Forum re-launch
Happy New Year to all our MALG Members and contacts, We are very pleased to announce that the MALG Members Friday Forum will continue throughout 2021 as a fortnightly event thanks to our new official sponsor PRA Group. As those of you who took part in the Friday Forum during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 will know, […]
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