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Moveables report seeks to open way to business finance

19th December 2017 | banking-financial services
Commission proposes new forms of security in Scots law

More than half of potential PPI claimants still to act: FCA

29th August 2017 | banking-financial services , consumer
Watchdog steps up campaign at two years to final deadline

FCA considers action on charges for unauthorised overdrafts

1st August 2017 | banking-financial services , consumer
Payday loan cap to stay, but other high-cost credit comes under review

HSBC relaxes conveyancing panel rules following Society talks

27th July 2017 | banking-financial services , law society of scotland , property (non-commercial)
All regulated legal firms will be able to apply

CAT rejects £14bn credit card fees claim against Mastercard

25th July 2017 | banking-financial services , consumer
No way of ensuring accurate compensation, tribunal rules

Government bond would help private infrastructure investment, Brodies claim

8th March 2017 | banking-financial services , government-administration | Construction
Survey reveals support for using new borrowing powers in projects

"Logbook loans" set for law changes

9th February 2017 | banking-financial services , consumer
Ministers to act on Law Commission recommendations

Lawyers in joint venture to support RBS business claims

9th December 2016 | banking-financial services , reparation
MBM Veritas set up for Global Restructuring Group cases

Website set up to advise consumers on MasterCard class action

24th November 2016 | banking-financial services , consumer
Tribunal directs publicity ahead of collective proceedings application

Buy-to-let borrowers win West Bromwich "tracker" interest case

10th June 2016 | banking-financial services
Court of Appeal rules building society not entitled to raise rate

Banks should be pushed to improve competition, CMA proposes

18th May 2016 | banking-financial services , consumer
Provisional report puts forward measures to reduce customer inertia

Crown decides not to prosecute over pre-crash RBS share issue

12th May 2016 | banking-financial services , criminal law
Insufficient evidence in law of criminal conduct, counsel advises

Report calls for credit union payroll deduction schemes for all

10th February 2016 | banking-financial services , employment
Ministers urge employers to sign up to encourage responsible finances

Degree needed to understand insurance small print, consumer body claims

16th November 2015 | banking-financial services , consumer
Bank account conditions also criticised for inaccessible language

Banks must be made to work harder for custom: CMA report

22nd October 2015 | banking-financial services
Low level of customer switching means too little pressure

Lord Hope to help establish Abu Dhabi Global Market Court

7th October 2015 | banking-financial services , careers
Gulf state committed to enhancing international financial centre status

Mortgage lender entitled to hold out for full payment, court rules

7th September 2015 | banking-financial services , consumer , property (non-commercial)
Home Owner Act only protects against unreasonable conduct

Bank card insurance compensation scheme to open

19th August 2015 | banking-financial services , consumer
Affinion mis-selling claim forms to be sent out

Banks not liable in most phone scams, Ombudsman reports

6th July 2015 | banking-financial services
New warning over risks to elderly from “vishing” calls

Advance rent payment not a tenancy deposit, sheriff rules

6th July 2015 | banking-financial services | Housing
Payment made to meet obligation, not give security for performance

"Save smarter" call to lawyers to meet financial goals

25th June 2015 | banking-financial services
Proper planning said to achieve more than a rainy day fund

Society partners with investment management and financial advice provider

1st June 2015 | banking-financial services , law society of scotland
Agreement reached with Tilney Bestinvest on services for solicitor firms

£75m regulator fine for Scots investment chief

27th May 2015 | banking-financial services
Appeal to be taken against largest penalty for an individual

Judge entitled to find bank in breach of loan promise: Supreme Court

12th March 2015 | banking-financial services
First instance decision restored in claim for loss of profit
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