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Corporate insolvencies and IVAs both surge nearly 40%

Corporate insolvencies and IVAs both surge nearly 40%

Corporate insolvencies increased more than 37% in December, compared to November’s figure of 891, as personal insolvencies also began to rise

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Corporate insolvencies and IVAs both surge nearly 40%
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Corporate insolvencies and IVAs both surge nearly 40%

15 Jan 2021Lauren Tavener
Corporate insolvencies increased more than 37% in December, compared to November’s figure of 891, as personal insolvencies also began to rise

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FCA to scrutinise arrears volumes, as priorities and fees set out for 2020/21
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Business Plan for 2020/21, which includes a pledge to monitor the number of over-indebted consumers and arrears volumes in key markets

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