26 Mar 2026 | Posted In MALG Updates

Hello to all our Members and Associates, welcome to the newly-named MALG Community Catch-Up – your monthly update on opportunities to ‘work together to improve the lives of people in debt’.

In this edition:

  • Latest Podcast Episode: Introducing new MALG CEO
  • Virtual Launch Event: Self-Serve Debt Advice in the AI Era
  • MALG Conference 2026: Save the Date
  • New Member
  • Members Friday Forum
  • Regional Meetings
  • Podcast Sponsorship
  • Latest Money Advice/Debt Sector News

 

Latest Podcast Episode: Introducing new MALG CEO

In his final episode, Bob introduces new MALG CEO Peg Alexander. They discuss Peg’s eclectic background from Citizens Advice to broadcasting, and what drew her to the role leading MALG. Together they reflect on the future of the debt sector, key challenges like AI, buy-now-pay-later and climate-related risks, and the importance of collaboration, prevention and strategic thinking. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!

Virtual Launch Event: Self-Serve Debt Advice in the AI Era

Open to anyone working across the debt landscape (including non-MALG Members) the Virtual Launch Event for our Money and Pensions Service-backed research into safe and effective self-serve ai is your first chance to see the research findings and tools/resources for advisers that have been created off the back of them. Find out more and click the link to register for free here.

MALG Conference 2026: Save the Date

Planning is now in full swing for the MALG Conference 2026 and we’re excited to share details of the venue, theme and programme very soon! In the meantime, please block out Thursday 12 November 2026 in your diary and we’ll let you know as soon as bookings are open. Watch this space.

Huge thanks to CDER Group for agreeing to be the Headline Sponsor & Exhibitor of the MALG Conference for the third consecutive year and to the other organisations who have already signed up as Sponsors and Exhibitors, all of which will be announced soon. Several Exhibition Stands and Sponsorship Packages are still available but please get in touch on info@malg.org.uk as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Haven’t attended the MALG Conference before? See highlights from previous MALG Conferences (including a video featuring several delegates giving their feedback at the 2025 event) here.

 

New Member

Welcome to our newest MALG Member ForHousing, which owns19,000 homes across the North West of England.

A directory of all MALG Members can be viewed here. Please check your organisation’s logo, bio and web link is up to date and email us on info@malg.org.uk if you would like any changes.

We are always working to bring new Members on board, especially from sectors like banking, energy, insurance and others where we need more engagement from – please do recommend MALG Membership to your contacts in these industries.

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.

 

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 working across the debt landscape.

The next fortnightly session, which will be Bob’s last, is on Friday 27 January 2026, 10-11am – exactly six years on from its launch at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown.

All information and future 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 are listed on the events calendar here.

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

 

Podcast Sponsorship

We’re still looking for a Sponsor for the MALG Podcast to support us in continuing these vital conversations. It’s now had more than 1.5k downloads and has more than 1.2k listeners. The exclusive Sponsor will get branding and mentions on every episode and all associated content throughout the year. Please contact helen@engagecomms.co.uk to find out more.

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