Darlington Building Society is to host a CPD-accredited webinar later this month looking at how regulation, artificial intelligence and changing client expectations are affecting advisers in 2026.
The live session, titled “Q1 2026 Broker Landscape: Regulations, AI & Staying Essential”, will take place on 24 March from 10.30am to 11am.
Aimed at intermediary advisers, the webinar will explore how regulatory developments, advances in technology and shifting borrower expectations are changing adviser workflows and influencing the role brokers play in the mortgage process.
Darlington said the discussion will focus on what the first quarter of 2026 indicates for advisers and the wider intermediary market, while also setting out practical steps brokers can take to remain competitive.
The session will be hosted by Chris Blewitt, head of intermediary distribution at Darlington Building Society, and James Travers, digital business development manager. They will be joined by guest speaker Greg Cunnington, head of strategic accounts at Legal & General Mortgage Club.
Cunnington moved to Legal & General Mortgage Club two years ago after nearly 20 years in the London broker market, where he worked on lender strategy at Alexander Hall and LDNFinance.
The mutual said the webinar will give brokers guidance they can apply to client conversations and advice processes. Attendance is free and the event carries CPD accreditation.
Blewitt said: “Regulation, technology and client expectations are all moving quickly and brokers are having to adapt at pace. This session is about taking a clear look at what those changes mean in practice and how advisers can continue to demonstrate the value of advice.
“Working with experienced voices such as L&G Mortgage Club’s Greg Cunnington allows us to share insight that helps brokers remain confident in their role and stay central to the mortgage process.”
