10 Oct 2025 | Posted In MALG updates

Hello to all our Members and Associates,

In this edition of Bob’s Blog:

  • CEO Recruitment
  • Podcast Episode 11: Urgent Need for BNPL Regulation
  • East Anglia Steering Committee
  • CPD Points
  • Conference
  • National Members Virtual Meeting 2 October
  • New Members
  • Members Friday Forum
  • Regional Meetings
  • Latest Money Advice/Debt Sector News

 

CEO Recruitment

There’s only a few days left to apply to become our next CEO! The flexible, remote role is 4 days per week and is a rare opportunity to make an impact across the debt landscape as a facilitator or vital collaboration. We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm to take MALG to the next level. Apply now!

Podcast Episode 11: Urgent Need for BNPL Regulation

The latest episode of the MALG Podcast with Natalie Bunyer of ARC (Europe) is OUT NOW! She talks to Bob about BNPL regulation – and more – in this insightful chat. Listen at www.malg.org.uk/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

East Anglia Steering Committee

Following the recent departure of two valued members, the MALG East Anglia Regional Group is looking to expand its small but dedicated Steering Committee. Please email info@malg.org.uk if you are interested in putting yourself forward.

CPD Points

MALG events attract the following Institute of Money Advisers (IMA) CPD points in the ‘Meetings & Conferences’ category:

  • MALG Conference – 4.5 points
  • MALG Regional and National Meetings (both half day and full day)  – 2 points
  • MALG Friday Forum – 1 point/session

 

Conference

Theme: Evolving Together – The Changing Landscape of Debt Policy
Date: Thursday 13 November 2025
Venue: Aspire Leeds
Headline Sponsor & Exhibitor: CDER GroupWith just a few weeks remaining until bookings close and only one exhibition stand remaining, we are looking forward to what we hope will be our biggest and best Conference yet!

The programme is now finalised and full details of all speakers and session synopses will be available soon. Sponsorship packages are still available for some of the individual sessions for those that are interested in having their brand associated with specific topics. Please email info@malg.org.uk for details.

If you haven’t yet booked your place, don’t miss out on:

  • Keynote Presentation: Lee Healey, CEO & Founder of IncomeMAX
  • ‘Fireside Chat’ with Alison Walters of the FCA
  • The Changing Nature of Public Sector Debt Collection: Considering Ability to Pay
  • Fintech Showcase: Innovative and Cutting-Edge Solutions for Supporting Financial Resilience and Financial Capability
  • LIVE MALG Podcast with Liz Barclay, former UK Small Business Commissioner
  • Financial Inclusion: Rebuilding Creditworthiness after Economic Abuse and other Financial Difficulties
  • MALG Friday Forum LIVE: The Future of Consumer Protection
  • Better Together: Artificial Intelligence and it’s Impact Across the Debt Landscape
  • Bob’s farewell Drinks Reception, sponsored by Trustfolio – please do stick around for this!

View the full Programme here and see the full list of Sponsors and Exhibitors confirmed so far here.
FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

 

National Members Virtual Meeting 2 October

Thank you to all 80+ people who attended our National Members Virtual Meeting on 2 October. Feedback on the speakers and sessions was excellent and it was great to see such good attendance.The full slide deck and the usual Insolvency Service Update is now available on the password-protected web page.

Participation in the Buy-Now-Pay-Later research session with Swansea University and University of Gloucestershire was fantastic and will be used as part of this important ongoing project which MALG is proudly supporting – watch this space!

 

New Members

Welcome to our newest MALG Members, Wyser, R3 (Association of Business Recovery Professionals), Royal Borough of Greenwich and North Ayrshire Council (Money Smart), who are demonstrating their commitment to ‘working together to improve the lives of people in debt’:

If you are not already a Member, why not start taking advantage of the full range of benefits? Our Membership Application Form is fully online and takes just minutes to complete. Find out more about packages/prices, download our new Membership Brochure, and apply here.

Existing Members: If there are any organisations or sectors you would like to see as MALG Members, please let us know and we will look to engage with them. We are particularly keen to engage more energy and banking sector Members – any introductions that can be made would be much appreciated.

 

Members Friday Forum

Whether you’re a regular, have attended before, a Member who’s yet to take advantage of this hugely popular benefit, or you have a colleague who would like to attend, we would be delighted to welcome you on screen for an hour of informal, open – and usually lively! – debate on the latest issues facing those across the debt landscape. The sessions attract up to 60 Members and often result in tangible solutions and collaborative opportunities so don’t miss out.

The next fortnightly session is this morning (Friday 10 October 2025, 10-11am), when we’ll be sharing best practice stories for National Customer Service Week. All other information and dates can be found here.

 

Regional Meetings

If you are a National Member, you have access to all the Regional Groups chosen on your original Membership Application form and should receive email invitations with a password-protected link to the online booking form for all relevant Meetings. If you do not receive these and think you should be, please contact info@malg.org.uk.

Details of all upcoming MALG Regional Meeting Meetings, including the Virtual East Anglia Meeting on 21 October, are listed in the events calendar here.

Please note the main contact for each Regional Group below should you have any other queries:

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