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Y3S Group posts £1.7m profit

Y3S Group has reported a combined net profit before taxation of £1.7m on total revenues...

BM Solutions revises BTL notional/stress rate

BM Solutions is updating the notional/stress rate used in the rental assessment for buy-to-let...

Oblix Capital hires head of credit

Bridging and development finance provider Oblix Capital has appointed Tom Reeve as head of credit....

Metro Bank outlines customer retention proposition

Metro Bank has unveiled a number of initiatives designed to reward customers who choose to stay...

The Leeds raises maximum new build LTV

The Leeds Building Society has increased the maximum loan to value (LTV) lending it...

The Principality Building Society extends L&G relationship

Legal & General is to now offer its general insurance (GI) products through the...

Promise reports surge in commercial business

Master broker Promise Solutions has reported a 200% increase in new business in its commercial...

DPS: tenants don’t want longer tenancies

Eight out of 10 of those renting accommodation want tenancy agreements of one year or...

New BDM for Funding 365

Bridging lender Funding 365 has expanded its team with the appointment of Dawn Trustam as...

Smart Money secures FCA authorisation

Chester-based secured loan and bridging distributor Smart Money Limited (SML) has received its full...

TSB cuts mortgage rates

TSB has introduced its lowest fixed rate mortgage since May 2015, whilst also cutting...

The Teachers recognised for education partnership

The Teachers Building Society has been announced as a finalist in the Dorset Business...

Chaseblue secures FCA authorisation

South Wales specialist finance packager Chaseblue has received notification from the Financial Conduct Authority...

Gender pay gap narrows – but men still on top

Women’s earnings have risen more rapidly than men’s in the last five years, but...

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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...

How advisers can find and secure powerful introducers to grow their business

If you’ve been in financial services long enough, you know that one great introducer can transform your business. Introducers, whether they are estate agents, accountants,...

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The Cambridge marks 175 years with £175k community donation

The Cambridge Building Society has set out the scale of its community investment during...

Smart Data homebuying reforms could add £2.06bn a year to GDP

The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has said a new government report strengthens the...

Mortgage arm helps drive LSL to higher profits and record margin

LSL Property Services said growth in its mortgage business helped lift underlying operating profit...

INDUSTRY REACTION: MPC holds Bank Rate at 3.75%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the Bank...

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