useful links
We only provide links to websites of non-commercial organisations that give general information about consumer finance.
- Advice UK
(the UK network of independent consumer advice services) - Association of British Credit Unions
- Association of British Insurers (ABI)
- British and Irish Ombudsman Association (BIOA)
- British Bankers' Association
- Building Societies Association
- Citizens Advice "Advice guide"
- Claims Management Regulation
(the statutory regulator for claims management companies) - Consumer Credit Counselling Service
- Consumer Direct
(on-line access to information and advice for consumers – supported by the Office of Fair Trading) - Debt Advice Foundation
- FIN-NET
(European network of financial-services ombudsmen and complaints-handling schemes) - Financial Services Authority (FSA)
- Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
- Institute of Trading Standards
- Investment Management Association (IMA)
- money made clear
(information for consumers from the Financial Services Authority) - National Debtline
- NHS Choices credit-crunch stressline
(the free service providing health and well-being advice-tips for people affected by debt or financial problems) - Office of Fair Trading
- Pensions Advisory Service
(an independent non-profit organisation providing information and guidance on pensions – covering State, company, personal and stakeholder schemes) - Pensions Ombudsman
- The Pensions Regulator
- The UK Cards Association
(the trade body for credit card, debit card and charge card issuers)