Ofgem opens discussion on affordability and debt

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a call for input to examine issues around affordability and debt in the energy market. The regulator says that its first responsibility is to protect consumers, and we remain very concerned that struggling households have a limited ability to cope with future price shocks. At the same time, the cost…

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PKF appoints new Advisor

12th March 2024 Appointments |

The restructuring and insolvency arm of PKF has appointed former Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM), Philip King, as an Advisor as the business looks to further expand its business operations. King, who also served on the Joint Insolvency Committee (JIC) between 2011-2020 and was the JIC’s first ever Lay Chair,…

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One in five have been a victim of fraud in the last couple of years

12th March 2024 Consumer Lending | #fraud

Just over one in five (21%) of adults across UK and 14 other countries around the world were defrauded between 2021 and 2023 according to research by the Social Market Foundation (SMF), a cross-party Westminster think tank that a surveyed almost 29,000 people. The SMF surveyed 15 countries, including Japan, Singapore, Brazil, Germany, USA, Mexico…

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Just Mortgages appoints Mortgage Manager

12th March 2024 Appointments |

Mortgage broker, Just Mortgages has announced the promotion of Mortgage and Protection Advisor Tara Panayi to the role of Mortgage Manager. In her new role, Panayi will utilise her expertise and experience to mentor and develop advisers that have graduated from the Just Mortgages academy, as well as existing advisers too. She will be working…

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