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One-third of IFAs planning to retire over next decade

36% of IFAs that own all or part of their firm plans to semi-retire or...

Half of over-50s save money for themselves each month

Britain’s over 50s are putting money aside each month for both themselves and their...

Ultimate Finance appoints regional director

SME funder Ultimate Finance has hired Adrian Payne as regional director in the Midlands. Payne...

1% rise in second charge mortgage lending

There was a 6% growth in consumer finance new business in August, compared with...

Continued growth in asset finance new business

Asset finance new business - primarily leasing and hire purchase - grew by 5%...

Commercial Trust warns of prison sentences for landlords

Landlords has been warned that they may face a prison sentence if they don’t...

P2P lender to join the CML

Landbay has become the first peer-to-peer lender to be invited to join the Council...

Skipton exclusive for L&G Mortgage Club

Legal & General Mortgage Club has launched an exclusive product with Skipton Intermediaries. The new deal offers...

Kent Reliance creates field based underwriter role

Kent Reliance has appointed Steve Wood to the newly created role of field based...

Precise enhances multiple property landlord criteria

Precise Mortgages has improved its criteria for landlords with multiple properties. The number of buy-to-let...

Accord cuts buy-to-let rates

Accord Buy to Let has reduced the rate on selected mortgages by up to...

ASTL seeks to work with FCA over competition

Following the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Call for Input on competition in the mortgage...

Stonebridge Group hails record quarterly results

Stonebridge Group has reported a record set of quarterly results, especially within in its...

Coventry for Intermediaries cuts 90% LTV rates

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced rates at 90% LTV across its two, three and five-year...
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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,...

Ignorance, not cost, still the biggest barrier to protection sales

During 2024 CIExpert commissioned Opinium to speak to 5,000 consumers – a mix of genders and ages – regarding critical illness (CI) insurance. The aim...

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Skipton index charts three decades of worsening access for first-time buyers

The proportion of under-25s buying their first home in England has fallen sharply since...
Regulation

Targeted support risks overlooking later life lending, warns Key Partnerships

The FCA’s proposed targeted support regime risks missing a significant opportunity to improve outcomes...
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UnderwriteMe launches AI tool to widen post-issue audit checks for life insurers

UnderwriteMe has launched an artificial intelligence tool aimed at helping life insurers increase post-issue...
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Protection Distributors Group adds two members and unveils ambassador

The Protection Distributors Group has added CoverMyBubble and Omny Benefits to its membership and...

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