Debt Bodies Merger Talks Fail
The two trade bodies in the fee-charging debt management industry have decided against a potential merger after talks this week.
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Debt Resolution Forum comments on OFT review of Debt Management Guidance
The review of Debt Management Guidance by the Office of Fair Trading is intended to review the suitability of CCLs of 129 fee-charGing firms.
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DRF Coverage in the news
Press Coverage of the OFT review on fee-charging debt management has been large since the announcement.
OFT Compliance Audits – DRF Service
OFT require all debt management companies who receive the appropriate letter to provide an independent audit of compliance, verified by an auditor.
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This time last year work for the confernce was just beginning
Conference planning begins again for the next DRF annual conference. With over 150 delegates attending last year, this year is set to be bigger and better.
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Annual Conference 2010
The 2010 DRF Conference will be sponsored by Sawfish and is expected to attract up to 300 delegates from debt management companies and creditors alike.
DRF welcomes Northern Rock announcement on interest freeze
It has been announced that as of 1st September, Northern Rock will be freezing interest on debts owed by customers entering into a Debt Management Plan.
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OFT View On Training and DRF Conference Update
After the announcement a few days ago, it has been made clear standards of training will play a big part in the review of OFT’s debt management guidance.
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New speakers confirmed and 100 delegate places sold already!
New speakers now confirmed for the annual DRF Conference has sparked major interest as over 100 delegate places have now been sold.
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DRF confirmed as centre for BTEC qualifications
DRF have achieved approval in order to become a centre to deliver BTEC qualifications. DRF already has over 60 candidates who have passed the CertDR
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