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| Financial Services Authority (FSA) Regulator of all providers of financial services in the UK; Bank of England retains responsibility for systemic risk. Credit Action Credit Action became an independent charity in 1992 with a vision of helping people avoid the pain that debt and the mismanagement of personal finances can cause. Office of Fair Trading (OFT) (Gov) Enforces consumer protection law and competition law, reviews proposed mergers and conducts market studies. Card Watch Card Watch raises awareness about all types of plastic card fraud in the UK, and provides information to prevent fraudulent use of credit cards. Citizens Advice Bureau The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. National Consumer Council The NCC is building links to government, industry and other stakeholders to make sure that work to tackle financial exclusion and promote financial capability is centred around consumers' needs - in both design and delivery of products and services. |
Consumer Credit Act 1974 The Consumer Credit Act 1974 regulates consumer credit and consumer hire agreements for amounts up to £25,000. Banking Code The role of the BCSB is to monitor compliance with and enforce the Banking Codes and to ensure subscribers provide a fair deal to their personal and small business customers. APACS APACS is the payments industry voice on a wide range of topics and the industry's representative in Europe. Bank of England The Bank sets interest rates to keep inflation low, issues banknotes and works to maintain a stable financial system. CCCS CCCS is a charity dedicated to providing confidential, free counselling and money management assistance to financially distressed families and individuals. Registry Trust Registry Trust Limited is a not for profit company which operates the Registry of County Court Judgments for England and Wales on behalf of the Lord Chancellor’s Department. Rolling Registration Ensure your local electoral register information is up to date. |
My Credit Zoo If you're looking for credit, then MyCreditZoo provides a clever, fast and free way to find the best credit card or personal loan for your personal circumstances. Information Commissioner's Office The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information. Home Office: Identity Theft Home Page This website can help you protect yourself, advises what to do if it happens to you and suggests where to get further help. CIFAS - UK Fraud Protection CIFAS is the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service with 260 Members spread across banking, credit cards, asset finance, retail credit, mail order, insurance, savings and investments, telecommunications, factoring, and share dealing. FSA: Money Made Clear Impartial information from the FSA. Get Safe Online Protect yourself from identity thieves, viruses, phishing and other internet threats with expert advice from the British government, the Serious and Organised Crime Agency and industry specialists will help you guard against online dangers. |
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