Briefing paper including Second Reading and Public Bill Committee stage of the Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill 9 of 2021-22, which would provide for two discrete compensation funds. The Bill is to have its Report Stage and Third Reading on 22 September.
An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
Cash remains a vital payment method for more vulnerable people, but its wider use is in decline. How will Government and industry protect access to cash?
Research Briefing
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Briefing
An overview of the consequences of the collapse London Capital & Finance Plc (LC&F) for those who invested in the firm's 'mini-bonds'.There is a separate Library briefing on the Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill 2021-22.
Research Briefing
The Financial Services Act 2021 was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2020 and received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021. It is the first financial services primary legislation passed by the UK Parliament since the UK left the European single market, making reforms in 22 distinct areas.
Research Briefing
An overview of what 'fintech' is, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and how the Government has responded to it.
Research Briefing
An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Briefing
How Flood Re helps to manage an affordable market for flood insurance for most householders
Research Briefing
An overview of what central bank digital currencies are and what they might offer.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate will be held on 23 March 2021 on 'Government-backed insurance for live events'
Research Briefing
What does Brexit mean for financial services? This briefing reviews progress and possibilities – from the 2018 Political Declaration to preparations for Brexit with no deal.
Research Briefing
The National Security and Investment Bill 2019-21 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 November 2020. Its Second Reading took place on 17 November 2020, with remaining stages scheduled for Wednesday 20 January 2021.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on access to and acceptance of cash during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 3 December at 1:30 pm.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on "Support for SMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic" on Tuesday 10 November between 2.30 and 4pm
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