Just and ILC-UK launch project to tackle later life vulnerability

Response to FCA appeal

Hannah Godfrey
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Just and ILC-UK have launched an initiative to develop solutions for tackling vulnerability in later life, after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) called upon the industry to lead the way in delivering better products and services.

The project ‘Innovating for Ageing' will seek to find and support the development of products and services that will address the challenges faced by ageing consumers at risk of vulnerability due to physical disability, serious illness, dementia or financial exclusion. It plans to bring together specialists and promote better understanding of the issues faced by ageing, vulnerable individuals. It also seeks to identify solutions to specific problems facing those people, organise events and awards, and report back on public policy implications.   FCA called for support Previous res...

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