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FCA: widespread poor practice in GI AR oversight

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found significant shortcomings in the control and oversight...

It’s a digital world

If there are any die-hard Madonna fans out there, forgive me for paraphrasing but...

Brits dreaming of their own business

More than 1.3 million Britons are thinking about starting their own business in the next 12 months,...

FCA fines Towergate and former director

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Towergate Underwriting Group £2,632,000 for failings in...

Insurance industry facing ‘customer expectation challenge’

Target Group's latest whitepaper Myth v Reality: The Expectation Gap in the UK Insurance Industry has found that...

Paymentshield improves quote results screen

Paymentshield has unveiled an enhancement to its quote and apply system aimed at providing...

Brits underinsuring valuable jewellery

17% of Britons surveyed believe they own jewellery that could be considered vintage or...

ABI signs up to Women in Finance Charter

The Association of British Insurers has signed up to the Women in Finance Charter...

Source Commercial expands panel

Source Commercial has revealed that AXA will be joining its panel shortly. AXA provide a...

SimplyBiz Mortgages launches ‘MIP’ team

SimplyBiz Mortgages has created a new field-based 'MIP' (mortgages, insurance and protection) team, designed...

TenetLime expands insurance panel

TenetLime have announced the addition of Manchester-based business-to-business general insurance provider, Uinsure, to its panel of five...

The Source offers alternative football championship

During Euro 2016, Source Rewards has set up a football championship of its own – Flick...

The Nationwide joins the ABI

The Nationwide Building Society has become the ABI’s latest associate member. Nationwide is the UK's...

Uinsure brings back ‘cash for goals’ promotion

Uinsure has said that for every goal scored - by any team - throughout...

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Auctions are growing in popularity – but choose your lender carefully

Property auctions have traditionally been a niche part of the UK property market, accounting for around 20,000 residential property sales each year, roughly one...

A wealth of experience

High net worth clients may need more from their lender and their broker, so it’s important that as an adviser, you are ready and...

Housing promises vs. reality: Will the Government deliver on 1.5 million new homes?

Next year will be 80 years since the New Towns Act (1946) was passed through Parliament. As a result of the destruction during WWII, this...

Navigating a changing buy-to-let landscape in 2025

The buy-to-let market has long been a cornerstone of the UK property sector, but recent trends and upcoming policy changes are reshaping the landscape. For...

Heavy refurbishment: structuring finance for complex property upgrades

Investors are rethinking their approach to property - heavy refurbishment is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for unlocking value in today’s...

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The Exeter appoints chief operating officer

The Exeter has announced the appointment of Suzy Esson as its new chief operating...

Coventry Building Society joins Iress Lender Connect platform

Coventry Building Society has become the latest lender to join Lender Connect, Iress’s API-driven...

Meridian Mortgages Group acquires new build specialist

Meridian Mortgages Group has acquired Bedfordshire-based brokerage William Lowden & Associates. With a combined track...

Yearly rental yields strengthen across England and Wales

The average rental yield across England and Wales now stands at 7.4% - an...