Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
New research from Experian has found that one in six (60%) of consumers are e continuing to embrace digital transactions by using universal mobile wallets. The research has found that more people become accustomed to the security and convenience of the digital channel, digital transactions including mobile wallet payments are continuing to increase. The Global…
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The number and total value of judgments registered against Irish consumers saw a large fall in 2020 compared to 2019, figures released by registrar Irish Judgments show. The number of judgments against consumers fell by 62 percent, from 2,456 to just 930. The total value fell by 79 percent, from €192 million in 2019 to…
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Credit management firm Intrum has achieved gold rating in an independent customer experience assessment for the seventh consecutive year by Investor in Customers (IIC). IIC has again given the business its highest gold standard for delivering ‘exceptional’ customer service, making Intrum the only business ever to achieve gold on first IIC assessment and maintain that…
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Sales of non-performing loans (NPLs) hit a four-year low last year with €67.7bn sold, according to the Debtwire European NPLs FY20 Report. The Government supported disposals accounted for 60% of the total, the report found. The Cobid-19 crisis delayed portfolio sales as Europe went into lockdown, while agreements fell apart as the economic outlook deteriorated.…
Read moreIrish personal finance provider Permanent TSB has signed up to use Experian’s banking categorisation technology to improve its customer lending journeys. The solution produces high levels of accuracy, so Permanent TSB can treat customers fairly and deliver improved outcomes. The categorisation engine is an Irish-specific version and is the first in the market within the…
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As European economies struggle to cope with the effects of the second wave of the coronavirus, Intrum’s Financial Wellbeing Barometer highlights the disparities in financial wellbeing among consumers across the continent. While pre-existing household debt and financial instability have been aggravated by the pandemic in southern Europe, stimulus measures appear to have protected household incomes…
Read moreThe European Commission has today presented a strategy to prevent a future build-up of non-performing loans (NPLs) across the European Union, as a result of the pandemic crisis. The strategy aims to ensure that EU households and businesses continue to have access to the funding they need throughout the crisis. Banks have a crucial role…
Read moreEconomic upheaval is putting a disproportionate strain on young adults and parents in the UK, according to the latest European Consumer Payment Report by Intrum The annual European-wide survey of more than 24,000 consumers found that 36% experienced an income drop as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Though 10% said their income has since…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reminded firms to be ready for the end of the transition period in one month’s time. When the transition period ends at 11pm on 31st December, firms will need to be prepared for a number of changes to the regulatory environment in which they operate. EU laws will no…
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European credit management specialist, Intrum has announced the appointment of Anders Engdahl as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO Mikael Ericson who will leave the company after four years as President and CEO. At the same time, the Board has appointed Intrum’s current Chief Financial Officer Anders Engdahl as new President and…
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its rules ahead of the Brexit transition period coming to an end. While the new rules will apply from January 2021. The FCA has said it will temporarily waive some of the rules, meaning businesses can continue to comply with existing requirements for a limited period – although…
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KBC Bank Ireland has been reprimanded and fined €18,314,000 by the Central Bank of Ireland for regulatory breaches affecting tracker mortgage customer accounts. The Irish regulator has imposed a fine at the highest end of its sanctioning powers, reflecting the gravity with which the Central Bank views KBC’s failures. The impact of KBC’s failings on…
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on its approach to the authorisation and supervision of international firms operating in the UK. The consultation is relevant to European Economic Area (EEA) firms that intend to seek authorisation in the UK in the future, including those entering the Temporary Permissions Regime, as well as…
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