Pawnbroker warns probe could spark loan shark rush

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Pawnbroker warns regulation on cash loans risks pushing people to loan sharks ahead of Christmas

The head of Britain's biggest pawnbroker has said regulation on cash loans risks pushing some people to loan sharks ahead of Christmas.

He admitted that the timing was a concern for the business, with pre-Christmas a busy time for giving short-term loans, and had come"a bit out of the blue" from the regulator - the Financial Conduct Authority .Where can you go if you need money in a hurry? They relate to cash loans, sold from H&T stores, which typically required repayment within six to 12 months. Such loans would have relatively high interest, as they were available to people who might struggle to be accepted for a loan from the bank.

 

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