On April 1st, responsibility for the regulation of consumer debt will pass from the Office of Fair Trading to the Financial Conduct Authority. The Borrowers, a new Demos report supported by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, is a timely intervention in the debate around about different types of personal debt.
This innovative piece of research and analysis develops a new 'bottoms-up' typology of personal debt, which moves away from industry-led product definitions. The report examines how different types of debt impacts on individuals and explores why some people are more affected than others.
Join us to discuss the report's findings and hear from a panel of expert speakers:
- Yvonne Fovargue MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Debt and Personal Finance
- Councillor Lib Peck, Leader of Lambeth Council
- Julia Daniel, Financial Inclusion Manager, London Community Finance
- Sara Llewellin, Chief Executive, the Barrow Cadbury Trust
Jo Salter of Demos and author of the report will chair the discussion.
The event will start promptly at 9am and finish at 10.30am. Refreshments will be served from 08.30am.