Sentences with phrase «for vulnerable consumers»

«The type of credit that this bill helps consumers access is the kind that makes it easier for vulnerable consumers to sink into insurmountable debt — like payday and other high - cost loans.»

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BCG even suggested that postal agencies could develop secure digital e-mail platforms to take advantage of consumer anxiety about run - of - the - mill e-mail, which is highly vulnerable to spam and hackers, and remains out of bounds for a range of sensitive communications, like exchanges with physicians, government agencies and investment advisers.

Smaller cable channels such as Esquire are finding themselves vulnerable as more consumers cut back on pay - TV services, dropping their packages entirely or opting for a so - called «skinny bundle» of fewer channels.

For consumer advocates, it was the culmination of over a decade of effort and a badly needed measure to protect vulnerable borrowers.

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IRRI Director General Dr. Matthew Morell said that the institute will continue to work with the Bangladesh government to ensure collaborative and responsive programs for the rice sector are in place to meet the current and future needs of the country's rice industry, particularly for the vulnerable farmers and consumers.

The EC said that SMEs, including farmers, were vulnerable to UTPs as they often lack bargaining power and alternatives to market products to consumers, but stated that the new legislation would not result in higher prices for consumers.

«In particular, the decision has important implications for conduct which occurs in breach of consumer protection legislation, particularly where this conduct involves vulnerable consumers.»

Had I been mayor I'd have gone about it a different way, by requiring any formula company that wants to market directly to consumers in a vulnerable position to fund the salaries of three full - time lactation consultants for every 10 beds in a maternity ward so there is always an LC available to troubleshoot problems, along with providing training in breastfeeding once a year for every RN, LPN, and MD on the floor.

The Government square the successful implementation of these proposals with no loss of consumer protection for vulnerable or disadvantaged households.

Energy bill The purpose of the bill is to provide support for energy consumers, giving greater help to the most vulnerable and introducing a new financial incentive for carbon capture and storage demonstration projects.

From a media standpoint, huge costs and changing priorities could make auto shows vulnerable to other venues for corporate messaging, from the Consumer Electronics Show to Instagram.

According to bankruptcy and advisory firm BDO, similar legislation to curb misleading debt settlement practices is already in place in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and N.S. «The Stronger Protection for Ontario Consumers Act passed by the Ontario government will help safeguard those struggling with debt, when they are most vulnerable, from making rash decisions with no way out,» BDO's Brian Pritchard said in a press released Monday.

explore opportunities to increase protection for vulnerable and vetted consumers such as modernizing payday loan legislation.

While it is a good sign more consumers are paying attention to their personal finances, it is also creating a vulnerable position for many who are not sure where to start or if they are up to handling the task at hand.

We're really interested to see the way that the court interprets the responsible lending provisions under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and how they might apply to book up, because we think that there might be opportunities to strengthen the regulation of book up and to really bring in some further protections for the most vulnerable consumers.

Overdraft products should not be allowed to function as extremely expensive credit, particularly for financially vulnerable consumers who use it repeatedly.

Overdraft programs are «really just a way for banks to bilk their most vulnerable customers with costly fees,» says Pamela Banks, policy counsel for Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports.

For the first time ever, the federal government has issued a scathing report, saying that it appears that debt consulting firms are taking advantage of vulnerable consumers.

Consumers who rack up miles on credit cards are especially vulnerable: Airlines waive many of the fees for their most - frequent fliers, but not for those who accumulate miles mainly by credit card spending.

Consumers» reluctance to spend on nonessential items, such as retail goods and meals out, is a bad sign for the still - vulnerable U.S. economy, since economic growth in the U.S. depends on consumer spending.

However, the German Agriculture Ministry said a «health risk can not be completely ruled out for particularly vulnerable groups of consumers.»

Arguably, the D - Link suit puts all lax IoT device makers on notice — potentially holding them accountable for security holes that leave businesses and consumers vulnerable to attacks.

The Panel has a remit to represent the interests of the many different consumers of legal services, including small businesses and charities, and with a priority for vulnerable groups of consumers.

CBEs were awarded to His Honour Judge Brian Barker QC, Recorder of London, for services to the administration of justice and to charity; Alan Eccles, barrister and Public Guardian, for services to the administration of justice and vulnerable adults; Gillian Guy, chief executive of Citizens Advice, for services to consumers; Uma Mehta, chief community services lawyer at London Borough of Islington, for services to children; and Philip Wood QC (Hon), special global counsel, Allen and Overy, for services to English and financial Law.

PIAC seeks to represent and advocate on behalf of ordinary consumers, in particular vulnerable consumers, concerning the rates, policies, rules and regulations associated with the delivery of these services with a view to ensuring principles of access and affordability and fair treatment for the constituencies it tries to serve.

Keep a watchful eye out for illegal life insurance deals, since those looking for low - cost plans are some of the most vulnerable consumers.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleges the credit bureau deceived vulnerable consumers by misrepresenting its products and charging for services that should have been free.