Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level in over two years, according to GfK’s consumer confidence index. The index rose by two points to minus 17 in May, which is the highest reading since...
03rd June
In the press
Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 5% in March 2024
Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA),...
29th May
In the press
Consumer finance new business fell by 4% in March 2023
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business fell by 4% in March 2023 compared with the same month in 2022. In Q1 2023, new business was 2%...
15th May
In the press
First-time buyers face toughest conditions in 70 years
A new report from the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found that those looking to get onto the property ladder are facing the toughest conditions in 70 years.
01st May
In the press
Unsecured debt at its highest level for a decade
Latest analysis by StepChange Debt Charity has revealed that there is growing financial insecurity among its clients, with the average person coming to the charity for help having more debt and less...
24th April
In the press
Consumer finance new business grew by 2% in January 2024
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew in January 2024 by 2% compared with the same month in 2023. In the twelve months to...
16th April
In the press
Rise in consumer credit signals revival in spending
Latest data from the Bank of England has shown that consumer credit rose more than expected to £1.9 billion in January, up 8.9% from £1.3 billion on the previous month, adding to signs of a revival in...
16th April
In the press
UK set for soaring digital wallet adoption
By 2027, digital wallets are expected to comprise half of all e-commerce spend in the UK, worth £203.5 billion. Projections also estimate that digital wallet usage will more than double at UK...
28th March
In the press
Freemans unveils first customer credit offer in 13 years
Freemans is launching its first new customer credit offer in 13 years, Flexi3, which it will promote across all its owned channels as well as above the line, social, digital and TV.