Manchester-based lending specialist Darwin Loan Solutions has announced that all of the companies within the group have received their own full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The brands that have received their own authorisation are Evolution Lending, Evolution Money and Progressive Money.

Mat Beaver, managing director of Darwin Loan Solutions, said: “We understand authorisation is just the start of an ongoing expectation and we are committed to the development of all staff within the business in order to support a great culture and achieve regulatory conformance.

“Therefore a significant percentage of customer facing staff are already on their way to CeMap qualification, well-ahead of the required deadline.”