More Useful Sites #11
Industry Regulators and Support Service Websites
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Previously the regulator of the mortgage sales industry, which was superceeded by the financial Services Authority on 1st Novemeber 2004.
Industry regulator information is available here.
Data Protection legislation is detailed here.
Credit Bureau information to give you an idea of your credit rating by carrying out a detailed credit search and voters roll check.
UK Credit reference agency that provides credit rating information in respect of every individual, including full voters roll activity and details of county court judgements, payment defaults, arrears, arrangements, IVA's and Bankruptcies.
The CML is the trade association for mortgage lenders in the UK, and its members undertake around 98% of UK residential mortgage lending. The CML exists to provide a service to mortgage lending institutions by helping to establish and to maintain a favourable operating environment in the residential mortgage and related housing markets in the UK.
The DTI drives our ambition of 'prosperity for all' by working to create the best environment for business success in the UK. We help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity.
The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the Government's financial and economic policy. Its aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth, and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all.
We can help with most financial complaints about:
Banking Services | Credit Cards | Endowment Policies | Financial and Investment Advice | Health and Loan Protection Insurance | Household and Buildings Insurance | Investment Portfolio Management | Life Assurance | Mortgages | Motor Insurance | Personal Pension Plans | Private Medical Insurance | Savings Plans and Accounts | Stocks and Shares | Travel Insurance | Unit Trusts and Income Bonds
The Information Commissioner is an independent official appointed by the Crown to oversee the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner reports annually to Parliament. The Commissioners decisions are subject to the supervision of the Courts and the Information Tribunal.
The OFT's goal is to make markets work well for consumers. Markets work well when there is vigorous competition between fair-dealing businesses. When markets work well, good businesses flourish.
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