ROAR-Insights

INSIGHTS+ ¦ How to Ensure Compliance with Consumer Duty and Regulatory Requirements: Steps to stay compliant with the latest regulations.

Ensuring compliance with Consumer Duty and regulatory requirements within a collections function is pivotal for creditors. The evolving regulatory landscape necessitates robust measures to stay compliant, protect consumer rights, and mitigate legal risks. This article delineates pulls from our ROStrategy interview knowledge base to highlight the top ten key elements needed for successful implementation, examines their importance, outlines key considerations, and explores the benefits for businesses. Why Compliance with Consumer Duty and Regulatory Requirements Compliance with Consumer Duty and regulatory… Read more

INSIGHTS+ ¦ Assess Affordability and Identify Vulnerable Customers: Techniques and tools for effective assessment.

The assessment of affordability and the identification of vulnerable customers are crucial components within a collections function for any creditor. Implementing effective techniques and tools to manage these processes is essential for ensuring fair treatment of customers, compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining the financial health of the organisation. This article outlines the key elements needed for successful implementation, highlights the importance of this practice, and details the expected benefits. Why Assessing Affordability and Identifying Vulnerable Customers is Important Assessing… Read more

INSIGHTS ¦ Transforming data collection from the UK financial sector: a plan for 2021 and beyond

Bank of England Summary The document details the UK’s financial sector’s strategy for transforming data collection processes, aiming for efficiency and integration across different domains and jurisdictions. The plan developed through extensive consultations outlines the need for common data standards, modern reporting instructions, and integrated data handling to streamline reporting and reduce burdens on the financial industry. Key Points Purpose and Context: The document outlines a strategic vision for data collection transformation in the UK financial sector, emphasizing the need… Read more

INSIGHTS ¦ UK economy’s growth to accelerate in 2025 as barriers fall, says EY

EY Summary The EY ITEM Club’s Spring 2024 Forecast revisits the UK’s economic conditions, focusing on the recent technical recession and the prospects for recovery. The report underscores the resilience of the UK economy despite several macroeconomic challenges and suggests a modest recovery trajectory over the coming years. Key Points The UK economy met the technical definition of a recession in the latter half of 2023, but signs of economic stagnation have been present since early 2022.Despite the recession, the… Read more

INSIGHTS ¦ European Payments Report

Intrum Summary The 2024 European Payment Report by Intrum provides a comprehensive overview of the changing landscape of payments across Europe, underscoring the cautious optimism among businesses about future growth and the potential of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize back-office operations. Key Points European economic recovery is slow, with modest GDP growth projected for 2024.Inflation rates have decreased from their 2022 peaks but remain above target levels.Significant optimism about AI’s role in enhancing efficiencies and business… Read more

INSIGHTS ¦ Buy Now Pay Later: Understanding and Addressing the Risks to Consumers – Summary Report

Which Summary The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the usage patterns and demographic profiles of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) users in the UK, highlighting the broader financial and societal impacts of these services. It examines the potential harms associated with BNPL products, especially under the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses necessary regulatory measures to protect consumers. Key Points BNPL products are used by approximately 33% of the UK population, debunking the stereotype that they are primarily… Read more