Debt Reckoning

<p>It's been a while since we last put out an episode - and lots has been happening in that time. Antonio and Andy run through a few topical items that have been going on since our last Debt Reckon, including the FCA's...

<p>It's summertime, which means only one thing - the government will be undertaking some debt-related consultations. This year, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have obliged, with a fresh look...

<p>Dealing with enforcement agents is part of every debt adviser's working life, and most advisers would agree that the sector is under-regulated and in need of reform. Since 2023, the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB)...

<p>The Financial Conduct Authority, who set the rules and guidance governing most forms of debt advice, have launched their new five-year strategy for 2025-30, explaining how they'll support economic growth and help...

<p>The rising price of gas and electricity has caused some of the biggest issues seen by debt advisers over the last few years, with people experiencing increasing levels of unmanageable debt. Ofgem, the UK's energy...

<p>Happy New Year, listeners! With 2024 consigned to the history books, we look back at a year in debt advice with a quiz covering all the important developments in the last year, and a (surprisingly optimistic) look...

<p>IVAs are by far the most common form of personal insolvency, with high-profile advertising and promotion helping them to outstrip other solutions. But does this mean that everyone who enters an IVA receives a good...

<p>Debts owed to the public sector, including local authorities, are one of the bigger issues facing debt advisers and their clients, with reports of aggressive collection practices and poor approaches to...

<p>Antonio and Andy are joined once more by Luke Oliver of Shelter's Specialist Debt Advice Service, to continue our discussion of the Debt Respite Scheme (a.k.a. breathing space) and the court decisions that have...

<p>The Debt Respite Scheme, commonly known as 'breathing space,' has been in place for over three years, and has been the subject of numerous court judgments in that time. But what is the overall impact of those cases...

<p>The UK general election is upon us, slightly earlier than anticipated, which means it's time to have a really good Debt Reckon about what the next government should change about the world of debt and debt advice.</p>...

<p>Antonio and Andy look ahead to the IMA Conference, which takes place on Wednesday 12th June at the Rep Theatre in Birmingham. Book your place on the IMA website...

<p>Andy and Antonio introduce Debt Reckoning, the podcast of the Institute of Money Advisers.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss the recently-concluded Money and Pensions Service consultation into their future strategy...