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Small rise in pre-tax profits at HSBC

HSBC has reported a 1% rise in profits for 2015, totalling $18.9bn. Stuart Gulliver, group...

Regulator wants CCA stakeholder views

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a Call for Input on the review...

1.14% fix from the Yorkshire

The Yorkshire Building Society has launched a two-year fixed rate mortgage at 1.14%. The...

FCA: greater consistency in advice needed

A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thematic review has established that financial advice firms are...

The Bath unveils room renting FTB proposition

The Bath Building Society has launched 'Rent a Room' mortgages. The product allows an individual...

Cirencester Friendly publishes claims payout data

Cirencester Friendly has revealed that it paid 94% of claims in 2015.  During 2015 a...

Business development appointments at BFS

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has recruited Lisa Peters as business development manager (BDM) and Stuart...

FTBs still better off buying than renting

UK first-time buyers are on average 10% (£865) a year better off with their...

Rents accelerate into 2016

Total returns from buy-to-let properties have risen to the highest levels since November 2014,...

Packager streamlines commercial completion times

Crystal Specialist Finance (CSF) has unveiled its Packaging Portal, which allows direct access to...

Trio back trade body merger

The boards of the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), British Bankers' Association (BBA) and...

Record claims payout for VitalityLife

VitalityLife paid a record amount in claims during 2015, with over £28m paid in claims on...

Freedom Finance offering three MCD broker options

Freedom Finance’s intermediary division has provided details its available options for intermediaries who will...

Hinckley & Rugby mortgage advances up 14%

The Hinckley & Rugby Building Society grew its mortgage advances 14% to £128 million in...

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Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for professional landlords and brokers

The Renters’ Rights Act marks a new era for the property market. While the headline change, the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notices,...

Profile: Andrew Lloyd, CEO of Fignum

Andrew Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fignum. He was appointed to the role in October 2024 to lead the business, which...

Rising job insecurity highlights protection conversations for mortgage advisers

Concerns around job security across the UK are growing as signs of a weakening labour market continue to become more apparent. Job vacancies have...

Can I ask you something? Who does your tampons?

Before you judge the title, let me add some context. If you know your British comedy you will recognise this line. It was delivered...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Strength in different thinking

In an industry built on detail, judgement, resilience and relationships we often focus on performance, productivity and professionalism. But during Neurodiversity Celebration Week it’s worth...

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Sort Group puts tickets on sale for 2026 industry ball

Sort Group has opened ticket sales for the second staging of its end-of-year event...

Student loan repayments leave aspiring FTBs £2k a year behind on deposit savings

Barclays Property Insights suggests student loan repayments are continuing to weigh on first-time buyers,...

FCA to investigate Market Financial Solutions

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced an investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited...

APRIL International launches pan-European health cover for expats

APRIL International has launched MyHealth International, a pan-European health insurance product for expatriates, combining...

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