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New phase of cost crisis for poorer families: Foundation

7th August 2023 | consumer , banking-financial services | Debt
Study shows extent of debt incurred trying to pay for essentials

Financial services consumer duty in force from today

31st July 2023 | banking-financial services , consumer | Consumer and civil rights
Higher standards of openness and fairness expected of provider firms

Commission tackles challenging issues in securities law

29th June 2023 | commercial property , property (non-commercial) , banking-financial services | Commercial property
Final discussion paper covers non-monetary obligations and sub-securities

Moveable Transactions Bill passed at Holyrood

9th May 2023 | corporate , banking-financial services
Unanimous support for bill to make business finance raising easier

MSPs seek consumer exclusion from moveables reforms

6th December 2022 | banking-financial services , consumer | Consumer credit
Stage 1 report supports access to business finance but reflects concerns

Self-Build Loan Fund reopens to applications

21st November 2022 | property (non-commercial) , banking-financial services
Short term loans available to those unable to secure other funding

MSPs invite views on Moveable Transactions Bill

30th June 2022 | corporate , banking-financial services
Committee opens consultation on bill to improve business finance options

Reform of moveable transactions comes before Holyrood

26th May 2022 | corporate , banking-financial services
Bill introduced to enact Scottish Law Commission proposals

FCA advances plans for tighter consumer protection

8th December 2021 | banking-financial services , consumer | Consumer and civil rights
New consultation sets out more detailed proposals for 2022 rules

Regulator seeks views on scam payment recovery

22nd November 2021 | banking-financial services
Consultation opened on proposals to follow promised legislation

Banking dispute resolution service appeals to advisers

1st September 2021 | banking-financial services , dispute resolution | Alternative dispute resolution
Independent body seeks to resolve SME disputes dating back to 2001

FCA proposes new Consumer Duty

17th May 2021 | banking-financial services , consumer
More protection wanted for financial services customers

MacRoberts launches anti-money laundering team

18th March 2021 | careers , risk management , banking-financial services
Fraser Sinclair to head specialist group

SMEs offered new bank dispute service

15th February 2021 | banking-financial services , dispute resolution | Alternative dispute resolution
ADR service intended for disputes involving larger SMEs

FCA proposes extended COVID-19 credit card debt relief

19th June 2020 | banking-financial services , consumer
Further time to be allowed to those needing payment breaks

Scottish Building Society reveals mortgage support deal

4th June 2020 | banking-financial services , consumer
COVID-19 package prevents risk of losing home for next 12 months

Insured's right to choose lawyer covers mediation: CJEU

19th May 2020 | europe , consumer , banking-financial services
Court rules on EU law rights under contracts for legal expenses insurance

SME bank dispute service reports positive first results

15th May 2020 | banking-financial services , dispute resolution
Business Banking Resolution Service publishes interim report on live pilot

Insurers should play fair during COVID-19, FCA advises

20th March 2020 | consumer , banking-financial services
City watchdog sets out expectations in dealing with claimants

MSPs take an interest in moveables reform

18th February 2020 | corporate , banking-financial services
Holyrood committee invites views on Scottish Law Commission proposals

Scottish National Investment Bank given final go-ahead

22nd January 2020 | banking-financial services
MSPs pass bill to support innovation and eco returns

FCA targets overdraft charging in new consultation

24th December 2018 | banking-financial services , consumer
Authority wants single interest rate and no fixed charges

Draft claims management company rules released by FCA

5th June 2018 | banking-financial services , professional regulation , reparation
Authority to become responsible from April 2019

Open banking regime will allow data sharing from tomorrow

12th January 2018 | banking-financial services
Customers can authorise access to account information held by bank
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