Cost of living
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ASIC’s new enforcement priorities focus on cost-of-living pressures
Australian regulator’s enforcement priorities include focus on businesses trying to avoid consumer credit protections, and debt management.
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Improving picture for UK personal finances, but many still struggling
FCA research has found many in the UK struggling to meet financial commitments.
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FCA CEOs and the ticking clock
Financial services commentator and former regulator Gavin Stewart considers why the FCA may be looking for a new CEO in a year’s time.
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UK government takes aim at hidden fees and fake reviews
The government hopes the clampdown will help consumers deal with the increasing cost of living.
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UK regulator sets out 14-point action plan on cash savings
Regulator wants to ensure banks and building societies pass on interest rate rises and offer better rate deals to savers.
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UK regulator’s Financial Lives survey highlights importance of new Consumer Duty
Flagship survey provides data on consumers’ attitudes towards managing money, financial products and engaging with financial services firms.
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How AI could help young people navigate cost of living crisis
Rise, a fintech hub created by Barclays and housed in London’s trendy Shoreditch, hosted a panel on how fintechs might ease the cost of living crisis for young people.
