Government to consult on regulation of enforcement sector
New reforms to the enforcement sector will protect the financially vulnerable and give those facing debt greater opportunity to settle at the earliest and cheapest stage possible, the UK Government says. Setting out plans to overhaul to the way sector operates, the Government today has outlined it will: Consult on plans for greater regulation of […]
Read MoreChristians Against Poverty publishes 2025 Client Report and raises concerns about isolation and fear
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) says its 2025 Client Report (entitled ‘No Time to Lose‘) reveals the “invisible impacts of poverty”. It looks at the experiences of it’s clients, and reveals a stark picture where debt is forcing people into hiding, with a staggering 85% feeling isolated, and more than half (52%) admitting they were afraid to […]
Read MoreFCA leads international crackdown on illegal finfluencers
Regulators across the globe, led by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have joined forces to protect social media users from illegal financial promotions by rogue finfluencers. Nine regulators, from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Italy, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom took part in the week of action, which began on 2 June 2025. In the […]
Read MoreMALG CEO, Board Member and Members named in Credit Connect’s 2025 Industry Leaders List
Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG) CEO Bob Winnington, MALG Board Member Emma Lovell of Lending Standards Board, and MALG Members including Lee Healey of IncomeMAX, Neil Jinks of ControlAccount, Chris Dick of Registry Trust, Chris Leslie of CSA, Jason Wassell of CCTA, Russel Hamblin-Boone of CIVEA, Chris Fitch of Money Advice Trust, Emma Gibbons of […]
Read MoreHM Treasury announces stronger rights and clearer protections for Buy-Now-Pay-Later customers under new rules
HM Treasury has announced that over 10 million people who use Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products will gain stronger rights and clearer protections under new rules – stopping unaffordable borrowing and helping families keep more of their money. From next year, BNPL firms will need to follow consistent standards — so shoppers will know exactly what […]
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