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CCR-INTERACTIVE: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ARE REVEALED
First keynote speakers for CCR-interactive are revealed as Debbie Abrahams MP and Professor Jagjit Chadha By Ian Willcox
THE first two keynote speakers have been announced for CCR-interactive, bringing both political and economic insight to a day which looks set to be full of knowledge and analysis. Debbie Abrahams MP is a well-known
figure in the credit industry because of her role as the founder and chair of the Cross-Party Parliamentary Inquiry Into Late Payment. She has won a number of national awards for her late payment campaign and produced the influential Report From The All-Party Inquiry Into Late Payments In Small And Medium- Sized Enterprises. Meanhwhile, Professor Jagjit Chadha is
the Mercers’ School memorial professor of commerce at Gresham College, London, as well as professor of economics and chair in banking and finance at the
University of Kent. He is a specialist advisor to the Treasury Committee and has acted as an academic advisor to the Bank of England, HM Treasury and many policy-making institutions around the world. Stephen Kiely, editor of CCR, said: “It
is hugely exciting to be able to announce our first two keynote speakers. Mrs Abrahams is someone that we have been trying to attract to speak for several years, so I am very pleased that we have now achieved this. She is renowned within the industry for being one of the few politicians who truly understands credit management and she has consistently proven this by her work. “Professor Chadha is widely viewed as
one of the world’s leading analysts and true thought leaders, whose insights are relied upon at all levels of government.
SURVEY ON NEED FOR HCEO ENFORCEMENT
CREDITORS and collectors have been asked to give their opinions on whether they should be able to use a wider range of professionals to enforce all types of debt. Credit providers who lend subject to
the Consumer Credit Regulations, and those who look to enforce judgments for them, are currently restricted from using High Court enforcement officers to collect debts arising from these agreements because of the High Court and County Court Jurisdiction Order 1991. However, Martin Leyshon, chairman of
the High Court Enforcement Officers Association, said: “We believe the Taking Control of Goods regulations, which came into force in April last year, have
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addressed many of the objections to this debt being enforced in the High Court and any remaining issues could easily be addressed at application stage or within the judgment. “The Ministry of Justice is presently
undertaking the first of three reviews to examine the outcome and unforeseen consequences of the new regulations. It is our objective to try to assess the demand, from this sector, for the same choice of methods of enforcement as creditors working outside the regulated market and also what effect de-restriction would have on the other enforcement methods which can be used.” t To complete the survey, please go to
www.surveymonkey.com/s/effective- enforcement
www.CCRMagazine.co.uk
Debbie Abrahams MP, chair of the Cross-Party Parliamentary Inquiry Into Late Payment
He is an experienced presenter, so we are looking forward to hearing him speak.” t CCR-interactive will be held on Tuesday 6 October, at the prestigious Guoman Tower Hotel in central London. To claim your Delegate Pack and to find out more about attending, please contact Alison Lucas on 01702 341948 or
alison@ccrmagazine.co.uk.
KEY DEBATE FOR UTILITIES
AN industry debate is set to be held that will bring together senior professionals from the energy and water sector. The debate will reflect on the changing
times in the sector and consider how firms are under pressure to improve standards
for customers, whilst
maintaining and improving recovery results with increased compliance. Stephen Kiely, editor of CCR, which
will host the debate, in association with Equita, said: “It will be good to share and discuss experiences and challenges with peers on the same journey.”
July 2015
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