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Widespread scam targets debt-strapped consumers

Widespread scam targets debt-strapped consumers

13 February 2013

“Do not pay anything up front until you have had a service of some value.” This is the earnest warning to all consumers from Sharon Coppola, legal risk and compliance executive at information services group Experian SA.

Two-thirds of the World’s Business Sectors To Carry Risks in 2013

Two-thirds of the World’s Business Sectors To Carry Risks in 2013

29 January 2013

International credit insurer Coface says in its latest economic review for 2013 that business credit risk is varying noticeably according to business sector:

Credit providers….Who needs to register and what are the consequences of failing to register?

Credit providers….Who needs to register and what are the consequences of failing to register?

25 January 2013

We are often asked by credit providers whether they are required to register as such with the National Credit Regulator. The answer is not as straightforward as one might imagine.

Country Risk Conference Paris 2013: The crisis in Europe is far from over for corporates

Country Risk Conference Paris 2013: The crisis in Europe is far from over for corporates

23 January 2013

Based on its day-to-day contact with companies worldwide, Coface has issued a cautious scenario for the global economy in 2013. The recovery of advanced countries is still in hostage to public and private debt.

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Borrow and manage debt wisely to avoid financial hardship

Borrow and manage debt wisely to avoid financial hardship

16 January 2013
Credit Ombud responds to National Credit Regulator’s (NCR) intention to withdraw approval of industry Codes and bodies

Credit Ombud responds to National Credit Regulator’s (NCR) intention to withdraw approval of industry Codes and bodies

13 December 2012
Are consumers building a house of cards?

Are consumers building a house of cards?

04 December 2012
Mediation continues to bear positive outcomes for consumers

Mediation continues to bear positive outcomes for consumers

27 November 2012
TransUnion Consumer Credit Index Shows Credit Health Stable in the 4th Quarter

TransUnion Consumer Credit Index Shows Credit Health Stable in the 4th Quarter

20 November 2012
Latest stats reveal SA consumers battling to manage their debt

Latest stats reveal SA consumers battling to manage their debt

04 October 2012
Independent report confirms challengs with debt review

Independent report confirms challengs with debt review

02 October 2012
All forms of consumer debt need to be dealt with by debt relief provisions

All forms of consumer debt need to be dealt with by debt relief provisions

27 September 2012