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Competition Commission still investigating PPI

November 13, 2007 by admin  
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The controversy over payment protection insurance has been going on for some time now, and regulators have been investigating the problems surrounding the sale of PPI after it was found that many consumers were being mis-sold this insurance, and that in some cases the cost of PPI was higher than the interest costs on a loan.

The Competition Commission has stated that its investigation into PPI is still ongoing as no conclusions have yet been reached.

The Competition Commission has stated that the issues that are being considered are complex and therefore more time and consideration is required. The Competition Commission plans to publish its provisional findings in May of next year. The chairman of the inquiry stated that the Competition Commission had already reviewed a substantial amount of evidence, but added that there were areas that needed to be looked into further.

The chairman stated: “We are far from making up our minds. But we are focussing on the amount of competition for PPI that distributors face at the retail level.”

He added that the Competition Commission was aiming to complete the inquiry as soon as possible but had to take into consideration areas that needed to be looked at further. He said: “…we are also conscious that the issues we are deciding upon are by no means simple and it is vital that we carry out our work thoroughly, ensuring that all parties receive a fair hearing.”

A number of issues relating to PPI are being looked into by the Competition Commission. This form of cover is designed to protect against falling behind on repayments on loans, credit cards, and other forms of finance.

Alan Wright
13th November 2007

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