This report argues that the problems banks can cause when allowed to operate
in the private sector without clear notions of the public good require a
re-think of their role. Banks are beginning to offer products that help
consumers manage their money, but the impact of these is low at present. At the
same time, many consumers are focusing more on getting value for money. This
changing environment means that the time is ripe for banks to offer products
that are demonstrably in the interests of their customers.
Over-indebtedness by misjudgement, published by CSFI. By: Antony Elliott
Entitled Not waving but drowning: Over-indebtedness by misjudgement, the report is written by Antony Elliott, the group risk director at one of the UK’s biggest banking groups for many years. In all, he makes 15 recommendations to ensure that borrowers do not exceed their affordable level of debt – whether by their own misjudgement or financial naiveté, or as a result of irresponsible temptation from lenders.
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