Submission on recommendations for improvements to the TDRS
Irresponsible lending from internet and phone providers for unaffordable products and services is a systemic issue that has been regularly…
Submissions and news
Report: New research reveals harm caused by debt collection practices
Overwhelming bombardment via phone calls, texts, emails and in-person visits as well as unpredictable yet substantial fees have been revealed…
Report on working towards a fairer consumer credit market
This report prepared by researchers at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington provides an April 2019 snapshot of the system in Aotearoa for enforcing laws relating to high-cost lending.
Submission on the Productivity Commission’s consultation paper
Financial mentors often report that many of the people working with them are facing hardship due to persistent disadvantage or…
Letter of support for Consumer NZ submission
Often people who financial mentors assist are facing difficulty paying for essential items like groceries.
Napier Family Centre: passion for change
Pictured: Napier Family Centre chief executive Kerry Henderson (left) and Budgeting manager Debbie MackintoshThe reputation of Napier Family Centre precedes…
Submission on new regime for the conduct of financial institutions
FinCap welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) regulations to support the new…
Submission on treatment of intermediaries under the new regime of conduct
FinCap welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) treatment of intermediaries under the…
Calculating the risk of co-signing a loan
People are being urged to check, double check and triple check any lending agreements they’re co-signing for whānau or friends,…
Submission on financial dispute resolution scheme rules
FinCap welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) Review of the Approved Financial…