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SME owners positive about business growth

Two-thirds of SME business owners are optimistic about the growth of their business over...

2015 trends in PRS continuing into Q4

The stability seen throughout 2015 in the private rented sector (PRS) continued in the...

CML backs FCA’s mortgage market competition call

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) call...

TSB makes wholesale rate cuts on intermediary deals

TSB has cut rates on a range of 75-90% LTV mortgages available through brokers.  Remortgages...

New staff at Largemortgageloans.com

Largemortgageloans.com has made several new appointments to its management team. Steve Ayers joins as...

Magellan extends new range to DAs

Following its pilot of a new near prime mortgage range through appointed representatives, Magellan Homelands...

FCA launches Call for Inputs on mortgage market competition

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today introduced a 'Call for Inputs' on competition in...

Lloyds PPI ad complaints rejected

Complaints made by Lloyds Banking Group to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have been...

Tories criticised over housing and elderly care

The call by two cabinet ministers for more families to put up parents or grandparents in...

New HTB remortgage deal from the Leeds

The Leeds Building Society has expanded its Help to Buy equity (HTB1) remortgage range with two...

New whistleblowing rules published by regulators

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published new rules in relation to...

Shawbrook moves into regulated bridging

Shawbrook Bank has launched into the regulated bridging market with two new specialist mortgage...

The Teachers offers 95% deal to all of England & Wales

The Teachers Building Society has reduced the rates on some of its low deposit...

Paradigm signs exclusive deal with Brightstar

Paradigm Mortgage Services has agreed an exclusive two-year partnership with Brightstar. Paradigm will, from today,...
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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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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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Together bolsters North East presence with senior corporate sales hire

Together has appointed an experienced property finance professional as corporate sales director in the...

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