ESG

Q&A: Matthew Cumber, managing director of Countrywide Surveying Services

BestAdvice fires the questions at Matthew Cumber, managing director of Countrywide Surveying Services BestAdvice (BA):...

OSB Group appoints ESG specialists

OSB Group has recruited two new ESG roles to support their social commitment which...

ESG regulations confusing financial advisers

More than a third of advisers are confused by ESG regulations and four in...

LendInvest launches Green bond framework

LendInvest has published a Green bond framework, aligned with the ICMA Green Bond Principles,...

Groundsure introduces climate risk microsite for conveyancers

Environmental analytics business Groundsure has launched a new climate change microsite for conveyancers. The site...

Redwood Bank appoints ESG director

Redwood Bank has appointed its first ESG director. Graham Reynolds, who has more than...

Evolution Money appoints head of ESG

Evolution Money has announced the appointment of Sue Harrison as its new head of...

ESG: how do we conduct ourselves?

This is the third (and final) article in a series looking at Environment, Social...

ESG: defining the ‘Social’

Last month we began a series of articles looking at Environment, Social and Governance...

Just Wealth launches ESG training programme

Just Wealth has improved its training programme to support its self-employed advisers’ knowledge of...

Scottish Widows to divest £440m over ESG standards

Scottish Widows is to divest at least £440 million from companies that have failed...

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Autonomous AI is waiting for us

The UK rightly prides itself on having one of the most respected financial services sectors in the world but even strong markets benefit from...

TOM BILL: Rate cut expectations fade amid mixed signals

Borrowing costs have risen in recent weeks for reasons that include stronger-than-expected UK economic data and tempering the outlook for cheaper mortgages. However, an uncertain...

Think you know CeMAP? Maybe it’s time to think again

Anyone who wants to work as a mortgage adviser in the UK needs to hold qualifications that are recognised by the FCA and, for...

Second charge mortgages set for another strong year in 2026

A few weeks into 2026, the direction of travel for the second charge mortgage market is already clear. Momentum has carried over from last...

Why the collapse of US auto finance lenders matters for UK mortgages

You might wonder why a car loans provider across the Atlantic has anything to do with UK mortgages – on the face of it,...

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Law firm’s shock closure leaves conveyancing clients in the dark

Hundreds and maybe thousands of borrowers have been left high and dry after a...

Newmanor Law broadens offering with move into high-value residential conveyancing

Newmanor Law has expanded into high-value residential conveyancing with the appointment of Charles James,...

One in three first-time buyers house-hunting with deposits of at least 25%

A significant minority of first-time buyers searching for mortgages are entering the market with...

Singles more exposed to insurance gaps as couples prioritise cover

People living alone are significantly less likely to insure their homes or take out...

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