Reforming the redress system: CCTA Thoughts

Published 23 September 2025

Reform of the financial redress system is long overdue. It is something that the CCTA has campaigned for over the years. We are pleased to see progress and plans for further changes. Some of which we will be discussing next week at the CCTA Conference. However, if change is to last, it must be sustainable for all types of firms.

More than a lick of paint: Introducing the new CCTA website

Published 02 August 2025

Since 2016, our website has helped members find answers, register for events, and stay informed. But we knew we could do better. So we have rebuilt it, from the ground up, to give you improved access, better navigation, and personalised tools that make your membership work harder for you.

Changes ahead? CCTA review key regulatory developments

Published 01 August 2025

From a regulatory perspective, it is set to be another big year within the world of alternative credit. At our Summit, I talked about the key changes we were expecting in 2025. Here, I update on progress and provide details of new regulatory developments that will affect members.

Bridging the gap: Building confidence and compliance with CCTA Academy

Published 01 August 2025

Look at any Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review in consumer credit and one message stands out: learning and development are critical. They not only ensure staff have the technical skills needed to deliver good outcomes but also help shape a firm’s culture.

The Mansion House speech: CCTA Thoughts

Published 10 July 2025

As the Mansion House speech nears, we’ll be listening closely for signs of regulatory reform. Rumours are circulating, some undoubtedly floated to gauge reactions. We were interested in learning about reports of further progress on reforming the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

How does the PSD request sit with the FCA’s new five-year strategy?

Published 28 May 2025

Vigilance Conference: CCTA publish event write-up

Published 23 May 2025

At the end of March we held our Vigilance Conference in central London. Delegates attended from across the CCTA membership including lenders of various sizes, brokers and associates. Addleshaw Goddard kindly hosted the event at their London offices.

Supporting vulnerable customers: FCA review highlights

Published 22 May 2025

On 7 March, the FCA published their findings into a review of firms’ treatment of customers in vulnerable circumstances, including their consumer research and examples of good and poor practices. It is clear that vulnerable customers remain a top priority for the regulator, and rightly so. They should be a priority for firms too.

Cultivating relationships: Introducing your new Membership Manager

Published 22 May 2025

I’m delighted to introduce myself as the new Membership Manager at the Consumer Credit Trade Association (CCTA). It’s an exciting time to join the organisation, and I’m eager to connect with all of you – our valued members – to ensure that you receive the best possible support, insights, and services that CCTA has to offer.

Ensuring our voices are heard: Jason Wassell on credit information reform

Published 21 May 2025

Over the past year, I’ve represented the Consumer Credit Trade Association on the Industry Working Group (IWG) tasked with developing proposals for a new Credit Reporting Governance Body (CRGB).

The FCA’s new five-year strategy and what it might mean for alternative credit

Published 01 May 2025

Earlier in the spring, the FCA launched its new five-year strategy that will run until 2030. The aim is to deepen trust, rebalance risk, support growth and improve lives. The regulator has outlined four main themes for its future areas of work as part of the strategy which can be seen below: Be a smarter regulator – predictable, purposeful and proportionate.

HM Treasury publishes action plan on regulation – aims to support growth

Published 18 March 2025

Yesterday, the Chancellor met top regulator bosses in Downing Street to discuss an action plan on regulation. The review aims to cut the administrative cost of regulation, make Britain the best place to do business and drive economic growth. We applaud the ambition and the speed at which the Government has been moving.