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FSCS unveils new consumer awareness campaign

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is launching its ‘Protecting Your Future’ consumer awareness...

SMEs increasingly confident about economy

The majority of SMEs in the UK believe they would be successful if they...

AMI concerned with Mortgage Directive implementation

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has provided its initial response to the Treasury's...

SAFEagent wants mandatory financial protection

SAFEagent is calling upon the government to take the opportunity, with the passage...

Shareamortgage.com introduces affordability calculator

The cost of living for the average Briton is £13,281 before any money can...

Government moves to regulate buy-to-let

The Treasury has launched a consultation on incorporating new European regulations on mortgage lending into...

Consumer finance continues to grow

There was a 7% growth in consumer finance new business in July, according to...

Excellent July for asset finance market

New business in the asset finance market was up 23% on July last year,...

Paymentshield adds to senior management team

Towergate Insurance has appointed Lee Mooney to the new role of product, marketing and...

Business exceeding expectations for brokers

45% of brokers who operate in the bridging, development finance and asset finance...

Charity bike ride raises over £4,000

Leeds Building Society’s E-commerce manager, Rob Savin, joined three friends to take part in...

Exeter Family to launch new underwriting system

Exeter Family Friendly has become the first provider to integrate UnderwriteMe’s new underwriting...

Small base rate rises would threaten many borrowers

Nearly two million homeowners wouldn't be able to afford mortgage repayments following a base...

Zurich extends critical illness term

Zurich has increased the maximum term for its critical illness cover from 30 to...

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Jonny Palmer: Taking on the world’s toughest foot race

On 3 April I’ll be attempting what is considered the toughest foot race on earth: Marathon Des Sables Legendary. When I type that into a...

Why straightforward buy-to-let cases are becoming increasingly rare

The idea of a truly straightforward buy-to-let case now feels increasingly distant. As portfolios grow in size and complexity and borrowing needs evolve alongside...

Technology: from transformation to stewardship

For most of the modern history of UK mortgage lending, stability has not simply been a preference – it has been a necessity. Boards have...

The continued evolution of the later life lending market

Later life lending has moved well beyond being an occasional enquiry about equity release or a maturing interest-only case. It is now a consistent and...

What does the year hold for specialist first charge residential mortgages?

A few months into 2026, it is already clear that many borrowers continue to fall outside the criteria set by high street and mainstream...

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Industry fundraiser launched after MFS staff go unpaid

Staff at Market Financial Solutions (MFS) were due to be paid on Friday 27...

Knowledge Bank to host development finance webinar for brokers

Knowledge Bank is turning its next Lenders’ Live session over to development finance, as...

Digital ID providers given formal backing under money laundering rules

HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have issued joint guidance...

MJP Conveyancing completes first live TR1 using qualified electronic signature

MJP Conveyancing has completed its first TR1 transfer deed using Veyco QEST, marking a...

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