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[INSIGHTS]: Paying Your Mortgage When Experiencing Financial Difficulties – Canada

ABOUT: Navigating mortgage payments during financial hardships is crucial, as outlined by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. LINK: Paying Your Mortgage When Experiencing Financial Difficulties Summary The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada provides guidance for individuals struggling with mortgage payments due to exceptional circumstances. The agency sets expectations for banks to offer tailored support, including mortgage relief measures, to those at risk of defaulting on their mortgages. The article emphasizes the importance of proactive communication with banks and understanding… Read more

DEMSA Summary: FCA webinar / Xmas scams / 2024 Regulatory timetable / Collaborations / Events /Training

Summary – Read the full update here (including all the links & more) This weeks bulletin provides an insightful overview of the current state and upcoming initiatives in the UK financial sector. It encompasses various topics, including updates on consumer confidence, regulatory changes, efforts to support the debt advice sector, warnings against financial scams, and highlights from industry events and training. Key Points Consumer Confidence: Q3 showed a slight rebound in consumer confidence, but concerns remain due to cost-of-living pressures.FCA… Read more

[PODCAST]: Credit Where Credit is Due: Debt Collection in New Zealand

More updates like this from RO-AR.com: Subscribe Link: Credit Where Credit Is Due: Arum In a podcast episode, Steve Coppard, host and representative of Just UK and Arum, delves into the intricate world of debt management with Mark Francis of Debt Managers, New Zealand. This conversation brings to light the evolving challenges and strategies in debt recovery, emphasizing a more humane and responsible approach towards debtors. Summary The discussion focuses on the various aspects of debt management, including the implementation… Read more

[PODCAST]: Credit Shift: News Update Navigating Inflation, BNPL and Financial Inclusion

More updates like this from RO-AR.com: Subscribe Podcast Link: Credit Shift Summary In this episode of Credit Shift News and Update, co-hosts Paul Sweeney and Cormac O’Neill delve into recent events, stories, and reports in the credit industry. The discussion begins with reflections on WebView’s first in-person team gathering, emphasizing the importance of such meetups in remote or hybrid companies. The conversation then shifts to industry news, focusing on the UK’s declining food and non-food inflation, challenges in customer support… Read more

[INSIGHTS]: Designing for People with Dyscalculia and Low Numeracy

ABOUT: Exploring strategies for inclusive design to aid individuals with dyscalculia and low numeracy skills. LINK: Designing for People with Dyscalculia and Low Numeracy Summary The article discusses the challenges faced by individuals with dyscalculia, a condition that hinders understanding numbers, and the broader issue of low numeracy in the UK. It emphasizes the need for inclusive design in government services to accommodate the nearly 17 million working-age adults in the UK with low numeracy skills. The authors, who are… Read more

[PODCAST]: PunkCX: How to safely realise the enormous potential of Al

More updates like this from RO-AR.com: Subscribe Link: PunkCX In this edition of the Punk CX podcast, Adrian Swisco interviews Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner, co-authors of the book “The AI Dilemma: Seven Principles of Responsible Technology.” The discussion delves into the impact of AI in various sectors, ethical considerations, data privacy, and the future of technology. Key Points and Ideas AI’s transformative role in automating tasks, improving decision-making, and offering new insights.The book explores AI’s potential benefits and risks,… Read more