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Welcome to the Knowledge Hub­­­­, where you can find a range of resources designed to help you get a deeper understanding of the entire credit and lending world.
Take a look at the webinars, conference presentations, best practice case studies, recommended reports and insight tools by different industry below.
Inflation to return to its two percent target in 2027

Inflation to return to its two percent target in 2027

Analysis22 Nov 2022
Consumer price index (CPI) inflation is set to peak at a 40-year high of 11% this quarter, according to the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR)
Consumer Duty could have “unintended consequences”
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Consumer Duty could have “unintended consequences”

CS - Latest News18 Nov 2022
The timetable for the implementation of the Consumer Duty could be too tight, according to UK Finance’s chief executive
Bank of England enacts biggest rate rise since the 1980s

Bank of England enacts biggest rate rise since the 1980s

FSE Media - Knowledge Hub04 Nov 2022
The Bank of England has confirmed a 0.75% rise in bank rates, the biggest rise since the late 1980s
Bank of England enacts biggest rate rise since the 1980s
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Bank of England enacts biggest rate rise since the 1980s

CS - Latest News03 Nov 2022
The Bank of England has confirmed a 0.75% rise in bank rates, the biggest rise since the late 1980s
Chancellor reverses almost all of mini-budget tax cuts
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Chancellor reverses almost all of mini-budget tax cuts

CS - Latest News17 Oct 2022
New chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed almost all of the mini-budget’s tax cuts, ahead of a statement later on today (17 October) to MPs
Credit Week returns to London for 2023
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Credit Week returns to London for 2023

CS - Latest News24 Aug 2022
Credit Strategy can confirm the dates for next year’s Credit Week, taking place on the week commencing 13 March
2022 Women in Credit Awards shortlist unveiled
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2022 Women in Credit Awards shortlist unveiled

CS - Latest News10 Aug 2022
Credit Strategy can reveal the shortlist for this year’s Women in Credit Awards - supported by its headline partner Experian
Bank of England confirms highest interest rate rise since 1995
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Bank of England confirms highest interest rate rise since 1995

CS - Latest News04 Aug 2022
The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) has confirmed it will raise interest rates by 0.5%, the highest increase in 27 years, to 1.75%
OBR: UK debt on a ‘unsustainable path’
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OBR: UK debt on a ‘unsustainable path’

CS - Latest News07 Jul 2022
The Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) said soaring energy prices and pressures from an aging population risked tipping the UK into a recession
Consumer credit borrowing at its highest since March 2020

Consumer credit borrowing at its highest since March 2020

Analysis05 Jul 2022
Net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased to £7.4bn in May from £4.2bn in April, according to the Bank of England’s latest money and credit release
2022 Credit Awards winners revealed
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2022 Credit Awards winners revealed

CS - Latest News30 Jun 2022
Mark Onyett, Mark Thundercliffe and UK Finance took home the judges’ awards at the 2022 Credit Awards, headline sponsored by FICO
UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April
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UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April

CS - Latest News13 Jun 2022
Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have fallen for the second consecutive month, dropping by 0.3% in April
Drop in lending to private sector companies

Drop in lending to private sector companies

Analysis07 Jun 2022
The net flow of lending to private sector companies decreased to £3.4bn in April, according to the Bank of England’s latest money and credit index
‘Ominous signs’ as borrowing continues to rise
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‘Ominous signs’ as borrowing continues to rise

CS - Latest News31 May 2022
Individuals borrowed an additional £1.4bn in consumer credit in April 2022, according to the Bank of England’s latest money and credit release
Roundtable report: Affordability still hindering electric vehicles 

Roundtable report: Affordability still hindering electric vehicles 

Analysis24 May 2022
The affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) remains a problem in integrating them into the market, a recent Members-only roundtable at the 2022 Car Finance Conference revealed
Winners of the 2022 Car Finance Awards announced 
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Winners of the 2022 Car Finance Awards announced 

CS - Latest News24 May 2022
BMW Financial Services and Close Brothers Motor Finance were among the winners at the seventh Car Finance Awards, sponsored by ALPHERA Financial Services, Evolution Funding, Kind Consultancy and MotoNovo Finance
Government to ‘strengthen powers’ to deal with illicit finance
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Government to ‘strengthen powers’ to deal with illicit finance

CS - Latest News10 May 2022
The government is set to introduce a bill designed to protect consumers’ access to cash, ensuring the continued availability of withdrawal and deposit facilities
Live chat encourages “more upfront” vulnerable customers
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Live chat encourages “more upfront” vulnerable customers

Analysis28 Apr 2022
Live chat offers huge opportunities in connecting with more vulnerable customers, a recent Members-only roundtable revealed
How can firms adapt to the cost-of-living crisis?
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How can firms adapt to the cost-of-living crisis?

CS - Latest News26 Apr 2022
This month’s Credit Strategy magazine explores unreliable data procured from the pandemic, and how lenders can act responsibly during the cost-of-living crisis
BNPL: A “balloon waiting to burst”

BNPL: A “balloon waiting to burst”

Analysis22 Apr 2022
The buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector hasn’t fully understood the damage it can and is doing, according to a Members-only roundtable
Navigating cost of living at Collections & Vulnerability Summit 2022
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Navigating cost of living at Collections & Vulnerability Summit 2022

CS - Latest News21 Apr 2022
Adapting and responding to the cost-of-living crisis takes a central role at this year’s Collections & Vulnerability Summit, taking place on 30 November in Manchester
Industry moves round-up: Appointments at FCA, ALPHERA and Rockstead
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Industry moves round-up: Appointments at FCA, ALPHERA and Rockstead

CS - Latest News21 Apr 2022
Here we bring you the latest industry moves, including appointments at McLaren Credit Services, ALPHERA Financial Services and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
FCA finalises representation disclosure rules
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FCA finalises representation disclosure rules

CS - Latest News21 Apr 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised rules requiring listed companies to disclose the level of diversity within their senior management teams
Car Finance Awards shortlist unveiled
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Car Finance Awards shortlist unveiled

CS - Latest News20 Apr 2022
Industry leaders from Volvo, BMW and V12 are amongst those in contention for 2022’s The Car Finance Awards in Manchester on 19 May
Vulnerability Summit 2022: Common harms, communication, and cost of living 
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Vulnerability Summit 2022: Common harms, communication, and cost of living 

CS - Latest News04 Apr 2022
Shard Financial Media has launched the agenda for the first-ever in-person Vulnerability Summit
Consumer duty will make business “more adaptive”
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Consumer duty will make business “more adaptive”

CS - Latest News31 Mar 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to make firms more responsive to and supportive of their customers, according to its interim director of retail lending Brian Corr
Winners for The Leadership Awards 2022 revealed
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Winners for The Leadership Awards 2022 revealed

CS - Latest News24 Mar 2022
Leaders from TransUnion, Klarna and Molo Finance were among the winners at the inaugural The Leadership Awards, sponsored by C&R Software and Sopra Steria
2022 Credit 500 unveiled
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2022 Credit 500 unveiled

CS - Latest News24 Mar 2022
An index of the most influential people in the consumer and commercial credit industry, the 2022 Credit 500 has been announced by Credit Strategy
Countdown to The Leadership Awards begins
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Countdown to The Leadership Awards begins

CS - Latest News16 Mar 2022
Industry leaders from TransUnion, Lloyds Banking Group and Klarna are among those in contention for 2022’s The Leadership Awards, sponsored by Alphera Financial Services, C&R Software and Sopra Steria, with winners unveiled on 23 March 2022
Secretary of state to attend Parliamentary Reception
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Secretary of state to attend Parliamentary Reception

CS - Latest News15 Mar 2022
Economic secretary to the treasury John Glen MP will be in attendance at this year’s Parliamentary Reception, headline sponsored by Lowell, which will kick off Credit Week 2022 next week (22 March)
Atom’s head of lending on women in finance
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Atom’s head of lending on women in finance

CS - Latest News01 Mar 2022
The latest issue of Credit Strategy’s magazine explores whether the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty will be an evolution or revolution for lenders
The Leadership Awards shortlist unveiled
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The Leadership Awards shortlist unveiled

CS - Latest News24 Feb 2022
Industry leaders from TransUnion, Lloyds Banking Group and Klarna are among those in contention for 2022’s The Leadership Awards, sponsored by C&R Software and Sopra Steria
Nominations for 2022 Women in Credit Awards open
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Nominations for 2022 Women in Credit Awards open

CS - Latest News17 Feb 2022
Now in its fifth year, the Women in Credit Awards champion the work of women across the entire credit and financial services industry - with entries now open for the 2022 awards
The Credit 500 for 2022 has been finalised
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The Credit 500 for 2022 has been finalised

CS - Latest News17 Jan 2022
The new Credit 500, an index of the most influential people in consumer and commercial credit in 2022, has been finalised
How to push diversity in the credit industry
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How to push diversity in the credit industry

CS - Latest News05 Jan 2022
The latest issue of Credit Strategy magazine explores how seriously the credit industry is taking diversity issues
Winners of the 2021 Credit Awards announced
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Winners of the 2021 Credit Awards announced

CS - Latest News15 Dec 2021
United Utilities and HSBC were among the winners at last night’s (14 December) Credit Awards, headline sponsored by FICO
Credit Week Parliamentary Reception launched 
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Credit Week Parliamentary Reception launched 

Top Stories02 Dec 2021
Held in the corridors of power, the exclusive Parliamentary Reception will kick off Credit Week 2022 on 22 March
Credit Strategy launches first-ever Leadership Awards
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Credit Strategy launches first-ever Leadership Awards

CS - Latest News19 Nov 2021
Entries have opened for this brand new awards event, which will take place in London on 23 March 2022
FICO to headline 2021’s Credit Awards
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FICO to headline 2021’s Credit Awards

CS - Latest News15 Nov 2021
Credit Strategy is delighted to announce FICO as the headline partner of this year’s Credit Awards
Does the FCA understand alternative product users? 
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Does the FCA understand alternative product users? 

CS - Latest News12 Oct 2021
How credit risk professionals can manage climate change is the main topic of conversation in the latest Credit Strategy magazine
Lloyds’ director of retail credit says ‘the time for payment holidays is over’
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Lloyds’ director of retail credit says ‘the time for payment holidays is over’

CS - Latest News20 Aug 2021
In the latest edition of Credit Strategy magazine, it explores how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the lending landscape - and the effect this will have throughout the rest of the year
FCA to streamline its decision-making processes
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FCA to streamline its decision-making processes

CS - Latest News30 Jul 2021
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking at how it can make faster and more effective decisions by streamlining its processes
Women in Credit 2021 shortlist confirmed
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Women in Credit 2021 shortlist confirmed

CS - Latest News21 Jul 2021
Credit Strategy has announced its final shortlist for the latest edition of the Women in Credit Awards, sponsored by Qualco - with a new category up for grabs in 2021
Evan Davis and FCA to appear at a landmark Credit Summit for 2020
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Evan Davis and FCA to appear at a landmark Credit Summit for 2020

CS - Latest News16 Oct 2020
Credit Strategy has launched the full agenda for the Credit Summit, sponsored by Experian, which will feature Evan Davis returning as chair and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) delivering a keynote on the regulator’s expectations
Shortlist revealed for Credit Awards 2020
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Shortlist revealed for Credit Awards 2020

Top Stories09 Oct 2020
The shortlist for the Credit Awards 2020, sponsored by Experian, has been revealed as the event takes on a new digital broadcast format during government restrictions
Treasury announces changes to debt collection letters
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Treasury announces changes to debt collection letters

CS - Latest News09 Oct 2020
The Treasury has announced that debt collection letters sent by lenders and collections firms will change to include ’less threatening’ terms and simpler language for customers
Credit Strategy launches Covid-19 Tracker and new membership package
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Credit Strategy launches Covid-19 Tracker and new membership package

Top Stories16 Apr 2020
Credit Strategy has launched the Covid-19 Tracker, a new website section for all members, along with a premium membership package designed to help businesses with staff working at home or furloughed
Register for our webinar: Responsible lending in a lockdown
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Register for our webinar: Responsible lending in a lockdown

Top Stories15 Apr 2020
Credit Strategy and Equifax will explore how lenders can use Open Banking to assess affordability in real time, amid the Covid-19 lockdown, in a webinar on Wednesday April 29
FCA extends credit card and overdraft measures to guarantor loans and home credit
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FCA extends credit card and overdraft measures to guarantor loans and home credit

Top Stories09 Apr 2020
Regulatory proposals for lenders to offer a temporary payment freeze on loans and credit cards, for up to three months, have been confirmed and extended to a wider range of creditors
FCA to scrutinise arrears volumes, as priorities and fees set out for 2020/21
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FCA to scrutinise arrears volumes, as priorities and fees set out for 2020/21

Features07 Apr 2020
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
FCA seeks to relieve pressure on UK's 7.4 million over-indebted consumers
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FCA seeks to relieve pressure on UK's 7.4 million over-indebted consumers

CS - Latest News18 Feb 2020
Easing the burden on over-indebted consumers is among the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) priorities in 2020, the regulator has announced
Treasury confirms 60-day breathing space will become law
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Treasury confirms 60-day breathing space will become law

Top Stories07 Feb 2020
The government has confirmed it will bring in its plans for a 60-day breathing space for consumers in problem debt – along with the creditors that will have to provide it
Sean Lock to host Credit Awards 2020
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Sean Lock to host Credit Awards 2020

Top Stories07 Feb 2020
Credit Strategy is thrilled to reveal that Sean Lock, one of the UK’s most highly acclaimed comedians, will be hosting the 2020 Credit Awards.
New entrant in car finance market to unify collections and recoveries
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New entrant in car finance market to unify collections and recoveries

CS - Latest News07 Feb 2020
A new company has launched in the car finance space, aiming to provide the first unified motor finance and collections and recovery outsource service in a fragmented marketplace
Impact of challenger banks starts to recede
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Impact of challenger banks starts to recede

Top Stories05 Feb 2020
The growth rate of lending among challenger banks slowed down by 16 percent last year, despite gross lending reaching a record peak of £115bn
FCA instructs credit card firms to review persistent debt policies
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FCA instructs credit card firms to review persistent debt policies

Top Stories03 Feb 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told credit card firms to review their approaches to borrowers stuck in persistent debt, reminding them they cannot suspend a credit card without justification
Least well-off most exposed to debt, think tank finds
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Least well-off most exposed to debt, think tank finds

CS - Latest News16 Jan 2020
Low-income households have recorded a sharp rise in the use of high-interest consumer credit products over the past decade, research from the Resolution Foundation has found
FLA calls on incoming government to overhaul Consumer Credit Act
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FLA calls on incoming government to overhaul Consumer Credit Act

Alternative Lending News09 Dec 2019
The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has added its voice to calls to update the 45-year-old Consumer Credit Act (CCA)
Credit 500 2020/21 nominations underway
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Credit 500 2020/21 nominations underway

Top Stories05 Nov 2019
The process of collating the next Credit 500 list is well underway, and you could be involved
Entries open for Credit Awards 2020
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Entries open for Credit Awards 2020

Events news10 Oct 2019
Credit Strategy is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 21st annual Credit Awards, the biggest awards programme in the profession, sponsored by Experian
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