Working with the media
The BCCA is happy to work with the press, we can provide comment, opinion and information on issues that are of concern to our members.
As a leading trade association for firms who engage in alternative financial services we are willing to talk about issues such as short term lending, third party cheque cashing and other money services.
We have an insight into the financial service needs of customers that the banks are unable or unwilling to serve.
During business hours we can be contacted on T: 07734 695715
Out of hours we can be contacted by email in order to alert a member of the team. Email us
Read our latest press releases below:
The Consumer Finance Association, bringing together CFA and the BCCA, has announced the election of Julian Graham-Rack to the position of President of the new merged association. He was elected by the new Board of directors. Julian, CEO of Curo in the UK, said of his appointment, “It is an honour to be elected as the […]
From the Directors of the BCCA and CFA The BCCA and the Consumer Finance Association are pleased to announce the completion of their merger. This brings to a close the process that was first announced in late July. Jason Wassell, Chief Executive of the BCCA has been appointed to run the new organisation. Speaking earlier today […]
It is sad to see that some commentators and campaigners are still stuck in the past when it comes to describing the High Cost Short Term Credit (HSCTC) Sector. Only today, an article in the Guardian described loans as having “Interest rates that are so high that poorer customers end up paying for goods many times over, loans […]
While we welcome the news that the bank’s cheque imaging is making progress, it is important that we do not fall into the trap of thinking that this will be the answer to every problem with the cheque clearing system. The reality is that for many across the UK this will not be the solution, […]
Our Chief Executive will be speaking at this week’s Collection, Debt Sale and Purchase Conference #cdspconf organised by Credit Strategy. Earlier today he explained what he would be talking about: I am delighted to have been asked back to join a panel at this week’s Collection, Debt Sale and Purchase Conference #cdspconf organised by Credit Strategy. […]
We were disappointed by the publication of research by StepChange suggesting wide-spread problem in the short-term lending market. Speaking earlier today Jason Wassell said, “The research from StepChange paints a picture that is not recognised by those of us involved in short-term lending. Most independent observers would recognise that the market has undergone a revolution […]
We are always delighted to see a major regulatory piece of work come to a close. This type of review is a strain on the firms and always introduces uncertainty to the sector in question. So congratulations to all involved in bringing this to a close. What concerns us is that we are seeing is […]
We are disappointed to see the article in money.aol.co.uk that reports that more than half (59%) of people surveyed for StepChange Debt Charity said they had received an unsolicited telephone call offering them high cost credit such as a payday loan, or the services of a fee-charging debt management company in the last 12 months. […]
It is interesting to see that unauthorised overdrafts have got some press this week for being more expensive than payday loans. This is something the short term lending industry has been saying for a long time. Lenders in our sector are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in the same way banks are, however […]
We welcome today’s news that the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) has decided not to introduce scheduling restrictions on the advertising of HCSTC. We note that there will be a further review of advertising content due to report in 2017. This is disappointing, as well as unnecessary, but we will engage constructively. In October […]