Campaigning
Debt Advice Foundation believes that the complex nature of the financial services sector often increases the risk of consumer financial detriment, meriting much greater levels of scrutiny and protection from policy and law-makers.
As an organisation that deals with the consequences of financial malpractice on a daily basis, we believe we are well placed to represent the interests of financial services users, which we do in a number of ways.
APPG on Debt and Financial Inclusion
We are a registered supporter of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Debt and Financial Inclusion.
Click here to read more about the APPG, whose purpose is “to provide a forum for MPs and Peers to discuss matters related to the areas of debt and financial inclusion.”
APPG on Financial Education for Young People
We are a registered supporter of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Financial Education for Young People.
Click here to read more about the APPG, whose purpose is “to provide a forum for parliamentarians and organisations to discuss the current provision of financial education in schools, further education and higher education, and ensure that all young people – regardless of background – are equipped to make informed financial decisions. “
Consultations
Public consultations play a crucial role in giving financial services users a voice with regulators and law-makers. They allow organisations such as Debt Advice Foundation to pass on first-hand experiences of financial detriment as well as recommendations for improvements to existing legislation. The charity regularly gives evidence to regulatory authorities such as the Competition and Markets Authority, the Insolvency Service and the Financial conduct Authority.
Framework for ethical debt advice
Click here to find out more about Debt Advice Foundation’s blueprint for ethical advice and sustainable solutions.
