Industry updates from the DRF team.
After a joint initiative between debt management bodies and other parties, the new protocol is to be put in place which will impact thousands of plans.The view is to make all plans more sustainable and achievable, and giving consumers confidence in their providers.
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First Step Finance Ltd resign from DRF following publication by the Office of Fair Trading issued to First Step Finance of a “determination to revoke notice”.
Money Advice Service launches consultation on quality in debt advice and invited DRF to contribute in a hope to influence the creation of new standards.
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Debt Resolution Forum expresses views on the recent report by Lloyds and Money Advice Group on fee charging debt advice.
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Money Advice Service seek support from DRF members on debt advice survey to identify the availability across the UK. The study is being carried out to understand the scale and location of debt advice services across the UK so that the Money Advice Service can deliver a comprehensive review of the availability and nature of debt advice services.
Debt Resolution Forum have favored Office of Fair Trading’s powers to suspend rogue debt companies consumer credit licences. It is believed this will create further consumer confidence.
Dear Member, We have received a communication from UK Asset Resolution (UKAR) regarding the banking arrangements of Northern Rock and Northern Rock Asset Management. Please be aware that the communication gave final warning that the banking arrangements of Northern Rock…
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DRF Chairman meets to discuss criteria and implications of the proposed Debt Management Protocol.
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MP’s Treasury Select Committee announce enquiry into the role of Money Advice Service. DRF is responding on behalf of their members to the enquiry.
DRF runs the established CertDR qualification which was today featured in the Credit Today Magazine
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