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Why originality should be the gold standard in 2025

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness. With...

This year is all about the here and now

Talk of interest rates at the moment might well be deemed off limits for...

A promising outlook for the UK bridging finance market

The UK bridging finance market has seen significant growth in recent years, reaching an...

Will AI kill human oversight in compliance?

Can AI determine what is good advice and what a good submission is? It's only...

New Year, New Me? Nah, New Year, same old proc fees

May I start by being one of those rare individuals to wish you a...

Navigating the unregulated bridging market: trends and opportunities

The unregulated bridging finance sector has traditionally catered to three primary needs: developer exit...

GI why?

Happy New Year to everyone. I hope it was a restful break that included...

Working from home – how effective is this?

We will all have worked from home at some stage in our career and...

The curse of source of funds and are we double-whamming the client?

It used to be all about the deal, the borrower, and the property: financial...

BTL market outlook: navigating challenges and opportunities

The private rental sector remains a cornerstone of the UK housing market, supported by...

Rates may be falling again, but we can’t get complacent

For more than a decade, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s bank base...

Seize the opportunity to help those rejected by the high street

Whatever lies ahead of us in 2025, it will certainly be a year full...

Revolution is coming…

I truly believe that we are on the cusp of a tech revolution in...

In brief: 2025 predictions

Industry figures provide their predictions for the 2025 mortgage market. Leon Diamond, CEO, LiveMore: "The later life...

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Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

Caffeine & Cortisol: Are your daily habits fuelling stress & fatigue?

For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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MorganAsh launches customer vulnerability workshops

MorganAsh has announced the launch of a new series of customer vulnerability workshops, aimed...

Just Mortgages appoints new divisional sales director

Just Mortgages has announced the appointment of Sandie Lear as divisional sales director within...

Account executive joins Howden’s south Wales team

Howden has appointed Sian England as account executive. England has been working in the corporate...

Connells Group reports solid financial performance for 2024

Connells Group has reported profits before tax exceeding £60 million for 2024, marking a...