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Household Debt: Key Economic Indicators

Friday, 09 April, 2021

Household debt: Data on the latest household debt statistics, including net lending, mortgage interest rates and insolvencies.

  • Research Briefing
  • Economic situation
  • Finance
  • Work and incomes
  • Economic indicators
Household Debt: Key Economic Indicators

Central bank digital currencies

Thursday, 08 April, 2021

An overview of what central bank digital currencies are and what they might offer.

  • Research Briefing
  • Consumers
  • Finance
Central bank digital currencies

Coronavirus: Support for businesses

Thursday, 08 April, 2021

An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Research Briefing
  • Business
  • Diseases
  • Economic situation
  • Finance
  • Covid-19
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
  • Research Briefing

    Fintech: a guide to financial technology

    Tuesday, 16 March, 2021

    An overview of what 'fintech' is, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and how the Government has responded to it.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Finance
  • Research Briefing

    Executive accountability in financial services: the Senior Managers and Certification Regime

    Monday, 15 March, 2021

    The UK's Senior Managers and Certification Regime was introduced as part of post-financial crisis reforms to drive up standards in people working in financial services. This note explains the regime's history, content and impact.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Finance
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: Business loans schemes

    Friday, 05 March, 2021

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Diseases
    • Finance
    • Covid-19
  • Insight

    The rise of armchair retail trading: Risks and regulation

    Friday, 26 February, 2021

    Why are trading apps becoming more popular and what are the possible risks?

    • Insight
    • Consumers
    • Finance
  • Research Briefing

    Banking fraud

    Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

    This briefing answers frequently asked questions about banking scams, and describes: the scale of the problem; the types of scam; what help is available for victims; and government and industry action.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Crime
    • Finance
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Brexit and financial services

    Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

    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
    • EU law and treaties
    • Finance
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions (England)

    Friday, 12 February, 2021

    This House of Commons Library briefing paper outlines temporary measures to assist homeowners to manage their mortgage payments during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It considers lenders’ obligations towards homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage payments, outlines possible sources of advice for mortgagors, and discusses the mortgage support schemes that were introduced in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

    • Research Briefing
    • Finance
    • Home ownership
    • Housing and planning
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: Business interruption insurance

    Monday, 08 February, 2021

    An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Diseases
    • Finance
    • Covid-19
  • Insight

    Buy Now Pay Later: An “urgent need” to regulate

    Friday, 05 February, 2021

    The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector is soon to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). What are the next steps for legislation?

    • Insight
    • Consumers
    • Finance
  • Research Briefing

    Financial services: contribution to the UK economy

    Monday, 01 February, 2021

    Financial services: key statistics on output, jobs, trade and tax in the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Finance
    • Industry
  • Debate Pack

    Errors in payments made to victims of the Equitable Life scandal

    Tuesday, 19 January, 2021

    A debate on a motion relating to errors in payments made to victims of the Equitable Life scandal is scheduled for Thursday 21 January 2021.

    • Debate Pack
    • Finance
  • Research Briefing

    London Capital & Finance

    Thursday, 24 December, 2020

    This briefing looks at the failure of London Capital & Finance Plc (LCF) and the consequences for those who invested in the firm's 'mini-bonds'.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Finance

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