- OFT consults on future anti-money laundering supervisory approach and fee structure
9 February 2010 - OFT opens consultation on CAMRA super-complaint decision
5 February 2010 - OFT gives Valentine's warning on internet dating scams
5 February 2010 - OFT launches market study into consumer contracts
4 February 2010 - OFT launches consumer education programme for Scottish secondary schools
3 February 2010
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Find press releases, speeches, and news of OFT events and campaigns.PRESS RELEASES
CAMPAIGNS
The OFT regularly runs campaigns to raise business and consumer awareness on a variety of different issues.
Consumer Codes Approval Scheme
The CCAS campaign is aimed at raising awareness of the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme and the benefits it offers to consumers and businesses.
Local authority assured trader schemes
Local authority schemes aim to give consumers a reliable way of finding trustworthy local businesses.
Doorstep selling
Last year, the OFT and BERR jointly carried out a campaign to warn businesses and consumers about the change in the regulations to buying goods and services in the home. This autumn we'll be helping older consumers deal with high-pressure sales and tactics on the doorstep.
Save Xmas
The OFT is running a long-term campaign to inform consumers about the different options for short-term saving for events like Christmas.
Scams
The OFT is running a scams awareness campaign to provide consumers with information and advice on how to identify scams and protect themselves and others.
Consumer education
Skilled to go – a toolkit for teachers that develops consumer skills knowledge and confidence alongside literacy and numeracy skills.
WHAT'S NEW
The OFT is consulting on its future approach to supervising estate agents and certain credit lenders under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 and the appropriate fee structure.
The OFT has today opened a consultation on its response to the super-complaint regarding the 'beer tie' submitted by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
With Valentine's Day approaching, the OFT is warning of common internet dating scams that can leave you heart-broken and out of pocket.
SPEECHES
- Joining up Competition and Consumer Policy - John Fingleton, OFT Chief Executive
John Fingleton, OFT Chief Executive, gave a speech based on this paper to the annual Charles River Associates conference in Brussels.
9 December 2009
- Consumer interest in fair markets particularly in a recession - John Fingleton, OFT Chief Executive
A speech given by John Fingleton to Consumer Focus, Scotland.
29 October 2009
- Government in Markets - John Fingleton, OFT Chief Executive
A speech given to the Regulatory Policy Institute, Oxford
7 September 2009
- Competition law and policy, innovation and the economic crisis - Philip Collins, OFT Chairman
A speech by Philip Collins to the FIW Symposium, Innsbruck
27 February 2009
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