Bob’s Blog: MALG National Members Meeting 6 February 2020
Happy New Year from MALG! We’re kicking off an exciting 2020 with details of our upcoming National Members Meeting at Capital One‘s offices in London on 6 February 2020. If you are eligible to attend MALG National Members Meetings, you should receive an email invitation with a password-protected Eventbrite link to register your attendance later […]
Read MoreScottish Government publishes Debt Advice Routemap for Scotland
The Scottish Government has published the ‘Tackling problem debt advice: routemap’ which sets out its vision for a user-centred, collaborative and sustainable free debt advice system in Scotland. The actions set out in the routemap are all aimed in some way to improve how users find and experience free debt advice but recognises that these actions […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: MALG Members – Let’s get social in 2020
Seasons greetings from the Money Advice Liaison Group! As we reflect on 2019, MALG’s role as a facilitator of challenging debate and joint action to improve the lives of people in debt over the long term seems more relevant than ever. Our aim for 2020 is to ensure that our unique and ever-growing membership, […]
Read MoreFirst-of-a-kind Debt Advice Apprenticeship to launch in 2020
The first-of-its-kind debt advice apprenticeship, which was the subject of a breakout session at the MALG Conference 2019, has been approved by the Institute of Apprenticeships. The first cohort of advisors will start to study under the new apprenticeship, which will grant them a level 3 qualification, in April 2020. The apprenticeship has been created […]
Read MoreResponses to Ofcom consultation on proposed guide for treating vulnerable consumers fairly published
Several organisations in the money advice and related sectors have published their responses to Ofcom’s recent consultation on its proposed guide for treating vulnerable customers fairly. Money and Mental Health Policy Institute would “like to see more accessible services, responsible debt collection practices and fewer people disconnected.” The Money Advice Trust says that “the proposed […]
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