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Balearics behind Spanish property market recovery

The Spanish property market recovery is being led by the Balearic Islands, with foreign...

Significant pension freedom activity by under 65s

New figures from the The Association of British Insurers (ABI) suggest around 80% of...

New legislation could cause “legal minefield”

New legislation that came into force on 1 October will limit landlord’s powers to...

Shawbrook appoints new CEO

Steve Pateman has agreed to join Shawbrook Group plc as its new chief executive...

FCA proposes PPI claim deadline

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to consult, by the end of the...

Consumer Panel announces new members

The independent Financial Services Consumer Panel appointed three new panel members. The new members fill the...

New protection ratings launched by Defaqto

Defaqto has launched its 2015 Protection Service Ratings to provide an unbiased assessment of...

4% rise in cost of raising child to age 11

The average cost of raising a child to secondary school age is almost £87,000,...

Paragon acquires asset finance business

Paragon Bank has agreed to acquire Five Arrows Leasing Group for £117 million.  Five...

IRESS: MMR behind intermediary market growth

The introduction of the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) 18 months ago has been followed by...

Freedom Finance ramps up intermediary staffing levels

Freedom Finance has revealed a more than doubling of its its intermediary-focussed staff numbers after...

FCA proposes changes to pension rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its proposed changes to the pension rules. It is...

Dragonfly reviews buy-to-let offering

Dragonfly Property Finance has made key changes to its buy-to-let product range. The lender has introduced the following...

Positive Lending strikes gold with InterBay Commercial

Positive Lending has been awarded the accolade of Gold Key Partner status by commercial...
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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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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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