Regulation

Consumer Duty to put protection in spotlight

44% of advisers expect the Consumer Duty to increase the focus on protection, according...

Regulated firms “learning the compliance lesson”

Following 68 estate agents receiving fines from HMRC for breaches of anti-money laundering rules,...

Enforcement boss to leave FCA

Mark Steward will be stepping down as the FCA’s executive director of enforcement and...

Report reveals LLP money-laundering loophole

An anti-money laundering specialist is backing calls for reform of the UK’s company registration...

Energy crisis driving rental sector efficiency improvements

New research from Santander has found that the rising cost of living is driving...

SmartSearch appoints new VP of enterprise sales

SmartSearch, the provider of anti-money laundering (AML) software, has appointed Zowie Lees-Howell as its...

Businesses failing to face up to Consumer Duty regs

New research from Moneyhub has revealed that only 22% of firms believe that they...

British Friendly selects new regtech solution

Income protection provider British Friendly is to adopt Product Governor, a new 'regtech' solution...

FCA warns insurers over cost of living squeeze

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has expressed concern that as pressure mounts on household...

MorganAsh updates MARS for Consumer Duty

MorganAsh has announced further upgrades to its new adviser tool to help businesses better...

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network launches ‘Limitless’ sales conference

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has returned with its national flagship event with...

AML specialist warns of hard copy risks

Nearly two-thirds of regulated firms believe hard copy documents provide reassurance a customer is...

Just Group to use Comentis’ vulnerability software

Retirement specialist Just Group has become the first provider in the retirement income sector...

Unregulated broker admits two charges in court

Larry Barreto has pleaded guilty to two counts of carrying on regulated activities without...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...