UK authorities propose crackdown on high-cost lending

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Last Updated : May 31 2018 | 3:15 PM IST

Britain's financial watchdog is proposing a crackdown on high-cost lending, suggesting fundamental reforms to the way banks operate and charge for overdrafts among other changes meant to help vulnerable consumers.

The Financial Conduct Authority conducted a wide-ranging review on high-cost credit and proposed reforms today.

The authority's chief executive Andrew Bailey said that "the proposals will benefit overdraft and high-cost credit users, rebalancing in the favour of the customer."

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First Published: May 31 2018 | 3:15 PM IST

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