Changes to payday-lending practices are earning praise from anti-poverty group BC ACORN.,The provincial government is reducing the maximum fee for borrowing payday loans, from $17 to $15 for every $100 borrowed.,Limits on fees for cheque cashing, and high-cost loans, will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2018, as follows:,* Extending the payday-loan agreement cancellation period, so a payday-loan borrower now has two full business days to cancel the loan without penalty.,* Prohibiting payday lenders from requiring, requesting or accepting consent from a borrower, to use or disclose their personal information for anything other than for arranging or providing a payday loan.,* Clarifying payday lenders' data-reporting timelines. The receipt of more timely data will help Consumer Protection BC to focus its education and compliance efforts, and the data will help to inform government about trends and changes in the industry.,Limit fees for cashing social and disability assistance cheques:,...