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Public Accounts Committee (PAC) – Inquiry into the use of private finance for infrastructure

The Financial Inclusion and Markets Centre (FIMC) submitted evidence to The Committee of Public Accounts – often referred to as the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) – Inquiry into the Government’s use of private finance for infrastructure. The PAC has now published more »

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Public Accounts Committee (PAC) – Inquiry into the use of private finance for infrastructure

The Financial Inclusion and Markets Centre (FIMC) submitted evidence to the PAC Inquiry into the Government’s use of private finance for infrastructure. The PAC has now published its report Government’s use of private finance for infrastructure In our submission, we more »

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Consumer Credit Act Reform Phase 1 consultation

The Financial Inclusion and Markets Centre (FIMC)* has submitted a response to HM Treasury’s Phase 1 consultation on the reform of the Consumer Credit Act (CCA). The submission can be found here: HMT CCA phase 1 FIMC submission 0725 This more »

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The National Financial Inclusion Strategy

The Financial Inclusion and Markets Centre (FIMC) has published a set of proposals to contribute to the Government’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy. The proposals are designed to protect vulnerable consumers and promote financial inclusion and resilience. The proposals can be more »

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FCA Advice/Guidance Boundary Review CP24/27

The Financial Inclusion and Markets Centre (FIMC) has submitted a response to the FCA’s consultation on the advice/guidance boundary review. We fully support the FCA’s goals outlined in CP24/27 to ensure more consumers get the support they need to produce more »

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HM Treasury consultation on buy now, pay later (BNPL)

Financial Inclusion Centre has submitted a response to HM Treasury’s consultation on the regulation of buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. We very much welcome the Government’s decision to regulate BNPL and the determination to act quickly. Our submission can be more »

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FCA Call for Input on streamlining the regulatory rulebook

The main financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is reviewing its Handbook of rules and guidance following the introduction of the flagship Consumer Duty initiative. The FCA invited comments on issues including: • which detailed rules or guidance could be more »

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FCA consultation on a pensions Value for Money Framework

The Financial Inclusion Centre has submitted a response to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation CP24/16, The Value for Money Framework which has just closed. The summary of our response and full submission can be found here:  FCA consultation on more »

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Social Impact Washing

The Financial Inclusion Centre today (10th April 2024) publishes a new report Making an impact or making a return? which evaluates the burgeoning social impact and sustainable finance sector and finds a significant risk of ‘impact washing’. The summary report more »

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HM Treasury/ Financial Conduct Authority DP23/5 Advice Guidance Boundary Review

The Financial Inclusion Centre has submitted a response to the discussion paper produced by HM Treasury (HMT) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the Advice Guidance Boundary Review. Our submission can be found here: FIC response FCA DP 23-5 final more »

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