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FCA fines Barclays £42m over financial crime failings

Barclays has been fined £42 million by the Financial Conduct Authority after the regulator...

InTouch joins Conveyancing Association as latest Affiliate member

The Conveyancing Association has confirmed the addition of cloud-based case management platform InTouch as...

Birmingham Bank recruits new head of lending

Birmingham Bank has appointed Jackie Burchill as its new head of lending. With more than...

FCA and PRA to ease SM&CR burden

The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have launched a joint consultation on...

Consumers more willing to complete vulnerability assessments than firms expect

Consumers are far more willing to complete vulnerability assessments than many financial services firms...

Protection Guru expands adviser search access to bolster Consumer Duty compliance

Protection Guru has announced a major upgrade to its technical information and comparison tool...

FCA and FOS unveil reforms to streamline redress system and bolster confidence

The financial redress system in the UK is to undergo sweeping reforms in a...

Stress test reform ‘revitalising’ buy-to-let market

The buy-to-let mortgage sector is showing clear signs of resurgence following a reform to...

Newcastle for Intermediaries bolsters broker support with expanded BDM coverage

Newcastle for Intermediaries has made a substantial investment in its business development manager (BDM)...

Property investors remain committed to bridging and development finance

Three-quarters of UK property investors plan to continue using bridging or development finance over...

Time Finance hires new head of operations as it targets £300m lending

Time Finance has appointed Bethan Holliday as head of operations in its asset finance...

Gatehouse Bank trims rates on buy-to-let plans

Gatehouse Bank has announced reductions of up to 0.20% on its range of fixed-term...

Sesame Bankhall Group hire to lead DA exit consultation service

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has appointed David Wright as M&A director to lead a...

Paradigm teams up with Air to offer later life lending support

Paradigm Mortgage Services has announced a new strategic partnership with later life lending platform...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Portfolio landlords reshape buy-to-let market

Portfolio landlords are becoming increasingly central to the buy-to-let market as investors take a more structured approach to property ownership. The market has seen a...

Supporting complex cases in a modern mortgage market

In today’s diverse mortgage landscape, brokers are working with a growing number of clients whose circumstances fall outside traditional lending models. From self-employed professionals...

Busting the myths that stop homeowners protecting their income

In my role at LifeSearch, I spend a lot of time talking to mortgage advisers, brokers, and, increasingly, customers directly. One thing comes up time...

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Middle East uncertainty prompts homeowners to reassess mortgage plans

UK homeowners are overpaying mortgages and looking to secure new rates as geopolitical and...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk...

Cambridge BS commits to three-year charity partnership and local housing support grants

The Cambridge Building Society has unveiled a new three-year funding partnership alongside a fresh...

Nomo launches broker academy for Gulf client property finance

Nomo has launched a broker academy to support intermediaries working with Gulf Cooperation Council...

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