Challenge Poverty Week is a time to shine a light on increasing inequality in society. This blog discusses the recent cut to Universal Credit and highlights some support available to those affected by financial difficulty. Read more
We’re pleased to share our new plan, our strategic approach to how we address both existing issues and new ones resulting from the pandemic. We focus on three key areas: supporting advisers, improving financial wellbeing, and influencing fairer policy. Read more
Read about the key findings from our recent Wellbeing Index, the first report of its kind for advisers in Scotland. Read more
Introducing our new CEO, Peter Costello. In his own words, Peter tells us about his background and his hopes for MAS. Read more
On her last day at MAS, Yvonne MacDermid OBE reflects on her career with the organisation. Read more
This blog discusses the findings from our latest adviser wellbeing survey, the second of three pieces of tracker research that will combine to form our upcoming Wellbeing Index. Read more
We're delighted to launch MAS Online Bank, a new platform that provides a safe and realistic environment for users to practise online banking. Read about why there's a need for MAS Online Bank and how we worked with the Force for Good initiative to create it. Read more
Our new report as part of our adviser wellbeing project examines the impact of coronavirus on the wellbeing of advisers. This blog highlights the key issues we found. Read more
Following our Adviser Perspectives on a Workforce Strategy research, our new wellbeing project will undertake further research to address some of the findings. This blog outlines how advisers can help look after their wellbeing during the pandemic. Read more
Our financial capability team has developed two new series of webinars to help promote financial wellbeing. Read more
Recent months have highlighted the importance of looking after mental health and wellbeing, particularly in the workplace. People working in advice may be accustomed to dealing with clients in crisis, but the coronavirus situation brings unprecedented challenges to an already stressful and demanding role. This post launches our wellbeing focus campaign. Read more
Over the past few months, we’ve been working on two new pieces of research for the money advice sector. In this blog, we discuss the key findings and some of the recommendations from our first piece, Capturing Experience of Debt Advice. Read more