French Inflation Surpasses Expectations in August, Rekindling Policy Debate
France has experienced a notable uptick in inflation, with August figures surpassing expectations and sparking renewed debates about the broader economic landscape. The unexpected rise in consumer prices by 5.7% year-on-year has implications not only for the French economy but also for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) policy considerations, as it navigates the delicate balance […]
The financial Ombudsman service – the need for reform
The Financial Ombusman Service (FOS) was set up to provide a very valuable service – to resolve individual, fact-specific complaints between financial institutions and their customers quickly and with limited formality. Recent statistics demonstrate that the FOS certainly continues to be a popular choice for consumers. And that excludes the infamous PPI complaints. Annual Complaints […]