FCA High-cost Credit Review: Overdrafts Consultation Paper and Policy Statement response March 2019

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Online Train the Trainer – Digital Delivery for Financial Wellbeing 23rd June

Join us for our monthly Train the Trainer sessions. This sessions aimed at professionals who undertake financial capability work with clients on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
Financial Wellbeing Webinar - Greener fuel options for your home 30th June

Join us for this financial wellbeing webinar where we will be looking at greener fuel options for your home and how these may be more financially viable.
National Numeracy Day 2022

This National Numeracy Day, we are sharing an insight into the financial education sessions MAS provides for those in school, college or university. We discuss how numeracy skills can help equip children and young people with important tools for their future.
Workforce Strategy Manager Consultation 14th June

As part of our work advocating for the interests and wellbeing of advisers, MAS is developing a Workforce Strategy for the Scottish Government. These sessions allow us to gather the evidence that will underpin the strategy.

Peter Wyman's Independent Review of Debt Advice April 2018

Our response to Peter Wyman's independent review of debt advice funding.
FCA Rent-to-own and Alternatives to High-cost Credit January 2019

Our response to the FCA's consultation on rent-to-own and alternative to high-cost credit. January 2019.
FCA Fair Treatment of Vulnerable Consumers response October 2019

Our response to the FCA's guidance to firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable consumers.
Bankruptcy and Debt Advice Review Consultation February 2020

Our response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the changes introduced by Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) 2014 Act
FCA Woolard Review Call for Input response December 2020

Our response to the FCA's Woolard Review on unsecured consumer credit
Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill response

Our response to the Scottish Government's call for input on the Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill

Regulated and Unregulated (Exempt) Credit Agreements
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Money Guidance: A User-centred Approach

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