FCA takes a step closer to resolving debt solution ‘conflict of interest’

Regulator has debt packager referral fees in its sights.

A UK ban on debt packager firms receiving referral fees from debt solution providers has come a step closer with the FCA announcing its intention to consult on details of a ban.

Currently, regulated providers of debt advice – debt packagers – earn a fee from referring indebted customers to

An initial

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