News

• Launching our new gambling e-learning module

  Find out about own new e-learning module, Understanding Gambling and Gambling Harms Read more

• Payment breaks to end 31 July

  At the end of July, payment breaks for mortgages, loans, and other credit products will come to an end. Read on to find out what this means. Read more

• MATRICS - new debt advice training programme from 1st April

  From 1st April, the way we deliver debt adviser training in Scotland will be changing. Citizens Advice Scotland and Money Advice Scotland have designed a new blended learning programme for debt advice training and CPD in Scotland as part of their MATRICS partnership. Read more

• Coronavirus update 20.11.20

  A summary of new FCA guidance as well as an update on support in place for businesses Read more

• Coronavirus update 2.10.20

  A summary of the UK Government's new Job Support Scheme, the Scottish Government's Self-Isolation Support Grant, and new FCA guidance. Read more

• Coronavirus update 18.9.20

  A summary of the updated CA guidance for mortgage customers. Read more

• Coronavirus update 21.8.20

  Information on the limited reopening of face to face advice services. Read more

• New Money Advice Scotland board members appointed

  As part of our new governance structure, we have appointed four new independent trustees, including a new Chair. Read more

• Coronavirus update 10.7.20

  A summary of the key points from the UK Government's Summer Statement and Plan for Jobs. Read more

• Coronavirus update 3.7.20

  Information on the FCA's updated guidance for credit customers. Read more

• Coronavirus update 19.6.20

  Info on how to get involved with our new wellbeing project, plus some changes to the FCA's mortgage guidance. Read more

• Coronavirus update 5.6.20

  Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Support Scheme extensions explained, as well as what the new FCA mortgage measures mean. Read more

• Coronavirus update 21.5.20

  Coronavirus (Scotand) (No 2) Bill explained Read more

• New Coronavirus Bill to introduce more support for people in debt

  A new Bill introduced by the Scottish Government will set out new changes to the bankruptcy process. Read more

• Coronavirus update 15.5.20

  What the extension of the Job Retention Scheme means, as well as guidance on what to do if struggling with council tax payments. Read more

• Coronavirus update 28.4.20

  New FCA measures covering motor finance, payday loans, rent-to-own, and buy now pay later. Read more

• Coronavirus update 17.4.20

  New FCA measures covering personal loans, credit cards, and overdrafts. Read more

• Coronavirus update 9.4.20

  What this week's changes to AiB policies and suspension of benefit overpayment recovery mean. Read more

• Coronavirus update 2.4.20

  A summary of the key updates relating to coronavirus including the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill, and changes to recording in credit reports. Read more

• Update from our CEO regarding Coronavirus

  Read our CEO's update on how Money Advice Scotland is handling the current situation regarding Coronavirus. Read more

• Free complex cases training for the advice sector

  We're delighted to be able to run our Complex Cases courses for free to members thanks to funding from Computershare Loan Services and its Charity Donations Fund. Read more

• New digital resource to tackle financial and digital exclusion

  We’re excited to announce that we’re working on a new digital platform to help those who are digitally or financially excluded navigate online banking. Earlier this month we were successful in a funding bid to work with JP Morgan’s Force for Good project and the team will help us develop a platform that will provide a test environment for individuals who have not used online banking before to familiarise themselves with how it works. Read more