New vulnerability guide for lending published
Following the publication of the University of Bristol’s Personal Finance Research Centre (PFRC)/UK Cards/Finance & Leasing Association’s latest guide on vulnerability in the debt collection sector in March 2017, lead academic Chris Fitch and his team yesterday launched ‘Vulnerability: a guide for lending’. This new guide, which is again endorsed by a number of other MALG […]
Read MoreMoney and Mental Health Policy Institute launches best practice hub
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has launched a new best practice hub, which sets out how firms can boost the mental health and financial wellbeing of customers. Visit the hub: www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/best-practice
Read MoreChristian’s Against Poverty (CAP) launches latest Client Report
MALG member Christian’s Against Poverty (CAP) has launched its latest Client Report for 2017. In line with MALG’s aims, this years report celebrates the collaboration between CAP and other organisations, including creditors and referral partners, which makes transformation in people’s lives and circumstances possible. This is explored through one client’s story, which shows how desperate […]
Read MoreMoney Advice Service calling for contributors to consultative group on SFS by 7 June 2017
MALG member the Money Advice Service is looking for organisations to be involved in a consultative group to gather feedback from the first few months of the Standard Financial Statement (SFS) being live. The consultative group will feed back to the new governance group charged with overseeing the development of SFS following its launch on […]
Read MoreAviva publishes research into negative impact of past financial mistakes
New research by Aviva highlights the need for early and continued financial education due to confusion over finances and regret over past mistakes. Findings include: 43% say they are still paying for mistakes they made in the past 64% of consumers say they wished they had managed their finances differently 63% wish they had started […]
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