Association of British Insurers
ABI is the trade association for the UK 's insurance industry.
Association of Friendly
Societies
The Association of Friendly Societies is the representative body of UK friendly societies.
Friendly societies are mutual organisations providing a wide range of savings, assurance,
insurance and healthcare products.
Association of Independent Financial Advisors
AIFA is the trade association representing Independent Financial Advisers (IFA's).
Association of Mortgage Intermediaries
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries is the sole trade body for mortgage intermediaries.
Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)
ARLA is a professional self-regulating body solely concerned with letting.
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom . The Bank is committed
to promoting and maintaining a stable and efficient monetary and financial framework
as its contribution to a healthy economy. Its Monetary Policy Committee sets UK short.
The Banking Code Standards Board ensures that building societies and banks comply
with the Banking Codes. Since its formation in 1999, the Board has worked to interpret
and develop the Codes.
The BBA is the trade association which represents banks and other financial services
firms operating in the UK .
The Building Societies Association
BSA is the trade association for all the UK 's building societies.
The CII is the premier professional organisation for those working in the insurance
and financial services industry.
The Citizens Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent
advice to the public on a wide range of issues including debt and consumer issues,
benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, and immigration.
The CML is the trade association for mortgage lenders in the UK , and its members
undertake around 98% of UK residential mortgage lending.
The OEA Scheme offers an independent service for dealing with disputes between Member
Agencies and consumers who are actual or potential buyers or sellers of residential
property in the UK.
The Finance & Leasing Association is a UK industry body that represents the asset
finance, consumer finance and motor finance sectors.
Financial Ombudsman
The Financial Ombudsmen service set up by law to help settle individual disputes
between consumers and financial firms.
The FSA is the single statutory regulator responsible for regulating deposit taking, insurance and investment business. The FSA is also responsible for tackling market abuse and reducing financial crime.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
The FSCS pays compensation to consumers if an authorised firm is unable to pay claims
against it, usually because it has gone out of business. FSCS is funded by the industry
and covers deposits, insurance and investments.
Financial Services Consumer Panel
Under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the FSA is required to maintain
a Consumer Panel. The Panel is an independent voice for consumers of financial services.
It provides advice to the FSA on the interests and concerns of consumers.
Financial Services Skills Council
The Financial Services Skills Council is licensed by the Government to work in partnership
with employers to provide strategic and responsible leadership for training, education
and development for the industry in the UK.
The Treasury is the Department of State responsible for formulating and putting into
effect the UK Government's financial and economic policy.
Institute of Financial Services
The Institute of Financial Services is one of the leading bodies for the provision
of both education and life-long career support services to the financial services
industry, and formal financial education to the public at large.
Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association
IMLA represents the views and interests of UK lending institutions involved in the
generation of mortgage business via professional financial intermediaries.
Moneyfacts is an independent financial website which provides information on financial
issues.
Mortgage Finance Gazette is a monthly publication for mortgage lenders that provides
the latest industry news and a host of special reports.
Mortgage Introducer covers essential topics for those who advise on mortgages and
related products.
Mortgage Strategy is a weekly publication for mortgage intermediaries that provides
the latest industry news and a host of special reports.
The OFT is responsible for making markets work well for consumers. It aims to promote
and protect consumer interests throughout the UK , whilst ensuring that businesses
are fair and competitive.
This website contains all the information that you need for making a complaint to
an agent.
A one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK
The UK 's leading Mortgage Magazine online containing mortgage information.
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The Consumers' Association campaigns on key issues for consumers.