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New phase of cost crisis for poorer families: Foundation
Study shows extent of debt incurred trying to pay for essentials
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Financial services consumer duty in force from today
Higher standards of openness and fairness expected of provider firms
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Commission tackles challenging issues in securities law
Final discussion paper covers non-monetary obligations and sub-securities
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Moveable Transactions Bill passed at Holyrood
Unanimous support for bill to make business finance raising easier
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MSPs seek consumer exclusion from moveables reforms
Stage 1 report supports access to business finance but reflects concerns
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Self-Build Loan Fund reopens to applications
Short term loans available to those unable to secure other funding
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MSPs invite views on Moveable Transactions Bill
Committee opens consultation on bill to improve business finance options
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Reform of moveable transactions comes before Holyrood
Bill introduced to enact Scottish Law Commission proposals
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FCA advances plans for tighter consumer protection
New consultation sets out more detailed proposals for 2022 rules
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Regulator seeks views on scam payment recovery
Consultation opened on proposals to follow promised legislation
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Banking dispute resolution service appeals to advisers
Independent body seeks to resolve SME disputes dating back to 2001
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FCA proposes new Consumer Duty
More protection wanted for financial services customers
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MacRoberts launches anti-money laundering team
Fraser Sinclair to head specialist group
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SMEs offered new bank dispute service
ADR service intended for disputes involving larger SMEs
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FCA proposes extended COVID-19 credit card debt relief
Further time to be allowed to those needing payment breaks
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Scottish Building Society reveals mortgage support deal
COVID-19 package prevents risk of losing home for next 12 months
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Insured's right to choose lawyer covers mediation: CJEU
Court rules on EU law rights under contracts for legal expenses insurance
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SME bank dispute service reports positive first results
Business Banking Resolution Service publishes interim report on live pilot
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Insurers should play fair during COVID-19, FCA advises
City watchdog sets out expectations in dealing with claimants
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MSPs take an interest in moveables reform
Holyrood committee invites views on Scottish Law Commission proposals
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Scottish National Investment Bank given final go-ahead
MSPs pass bill to support innovation and eco returns
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FCA targets overdraft charging in new consultation
Authority wants single interest rate and no fixed charges
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Draft claims management company rules released by FCA
Authority to become responsible from April 2019
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Open banking regime will allow data sharing from tomorrow
Customers can authorise access to account information held by bank