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RICS attempts to tackle PI problems

RICS has launched a consultation to tackle problems about current risk and pricing in...

Stonebridge considering acquisition to boost AR numbers

Stonebridge Group has outlined a new expansion plan for 2012 which will see it...

LV= now accessible via Avelo Exchange

Advisers can now quote and apply for LV='s budget income protection (IP) product through...

New BDM at Assurant Intermediary

Assurant Intermediary has promoted Penny Reese to the position of business development manager. She joined...

Mortgage Brain to buy MortgageStream

Mortgage Brain has agreed the terms to acquire point-of-sale and case management system provider,...

Increase in second change lending

Over £4.9 billion was lent to consumers by members of the Finance and Leasing...

The Nationwide makes rate changes

Nationwide Building Society has reduced rates available between 75% and 85% LTV on its...

New two-year fixes from the Skipton

Skipton Building Society has launched a new range of two-year fixed rate deals. For example,...

Investec pulls Kensington securitisation

Investec has postponed its plans for a Kensington securitisation. At the beginning of November the...

Central banks provide liquidity support

The Bank of England has joined the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan,...

EC oks Santander&’039s acquisition of RBS assets

The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of...

Slight rise in UK insolvencies

0.10% of the business population became insolvent during October, compared to 0.09% in September...

FSA fines network boss £49k for poor management

The FSA has fined Julian Harris, the sole proprietor of Julian Harris Financial Consultants...

Manchester BS moves into offset market

Manchester Building Society has moved into the offset mortgage market. Its first deal is priced...

COMMENT

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

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Mortgage leaders urge sector to take part in ED&I survey

Senior figures from Mortgage Advice Bureau, Legal & General and Coreco have urged mortgage...

The Right Mortgage adds TAB to lender panel

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has added specialist property finance lender TAB to...

LSL signals further profit growth as market steadies after refinancing surge

LSL Property Services has said it expects to deliver further profit growth in 2026,...

Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu to headline Sort Ball

Sort Group has announced Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu as the headline acts for...

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