05.02.2018 This week the FCA published an update on its work in the high cost credit market. A fuller picture of the FCA’s position and potential interventions in the rent to own, home credit, catalogue… Continue reading
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Governnment to introduce interest rate cap
The government has announced that the cost of payday loans will be capped under a new law. In a surprise move, Chancellor George Osborne said there would be controls on charges, including arrangement and penalty fees, as well as on interest rates. Continue reading
New rules to tackle payday lenders, but where is the support for ethical alternatives?
FCA proposals to restrict practices of payday lenders are very welcome. We also need to invest in our communities and community lenders. Continue reading