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No, an outright ban on commissions paid by a credit providers to a credit intermediary should not be necessary given the proposed requirements to protect consumers as set out in Regulation 20 of...
CUMA does not believe there is a valid reason to impose a ban on such commissions. Section 26 of the Credit Union Amendment Act 2023 introduces a new provision allowing credit unions to refer...
No. We do not favour a ban on commission as parts of the Credit Union (Amendment) Act 2023 as commenced by SI 475 of 2024 relating to referral of members may involve a fee or commission. Adding...
We do not see the merit in a ban on such commission. The Consumer Protection Code sets out onerous requirements with respect to remuneration and transparency, including in the Addendum to the...
No, given the potential for unintended consequences for consumers and lenders. Credit intermediaries are an important distribution channel delivering a convenient point-of-sale option for consumers...
Brokers Ireland would be opposed to a ban on commission. We believe once the remuneration method and amount are disclosed to the consumer, it should be up to the consumer to consider and decide...