Regulation

Three-quarters of advisers behind on Consumer Duty implementation

A survey of financial advisers by Copia Capital Management (Copia) reveals that almost three-quarters...

ASTL and FIBA ready to launch CPSP learning programme

The ASTL and FIBA have confirmed that the Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance...

FCA confirms help for those struggling with mortgage payments

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed final mortgage guidance, setting out the ways...

MorganAsh adds Consumer Duty upgrades to MARS vulnerability tool

MorganAsh has announced new upgrades to its vulnerability tool for advisers as the industry...

42% of UK landlords ignorant about EPC changes

Over two fifths of UK landlords are still unaware of the upcoming changes to...

Vulnerability data could help resolve life cover challenges

A recent report by Swiss Re - Life Cover Payouts – under the microscope...

Communication and affordability leading Consumer Duty broker concerns

Smart Money People, the UK’s dedicated financial services review site, has stressed that mortgage...

Paradigm launches latest Consumer Duty guidance video

Paradigm has launched a new video providing an update for intermediaries on preparing for...

Amigo Loans avoids £73m FCA fine over affordability check failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has publicly censured Amigo Loans for failing to conduct...

How technology can help firms meet Consumer Duty rules

With the deadline for implementing the Consumer Duty standards fast approaching, the FCA recently...

FCA to go ahead with debt packager referral fee ban

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to move forward with proposals to ban debt...

SmartSearch certified as a Great Place To Work

SmartSearch, a provider of digital compliance solutions, has been certified as a Great Place...

Al Rayan Bank fined by FCA for anti-money laundering failures

The FCA has fined Al Rayan Bank £4,023,600 for failing to put in place...

Rob Clifford to join Smaller Business Practitioner Panel

Stonebridge, the national mortgage and insurance network, has welcomed the appointment of Rob Clifford...

COMMENT

Working up those income streams

Some might say the UK labour market has lost some of its confidence. Unemployment is rising, job moves have slowed, and many employers are...

Ignore the Gen Z worker stereotypes – the future is bright

The office fridge. Full of 12 types of milk, none derived from cows, and four on the work top, at room temperature. As for...

Reframe Cancer 2026 trends: prevention to take centre stage

This year is already shaping up to be one when prevention is taking centre stage. The Government recently announced the expansion of its WorkWell...

The mortgage protection gap advisers can’t ignore

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consumer research findings published late last year, offered an insight into what the protection industry can expect from the...

Cashback, remortgages and adviser opportunity in 2026

A recent flood of mortgage products into the market offering cashback prove it has moved from the margins of the remortgage market to the...

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The Coventry cuts selected intermediary residential fixed rates

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced a number of residential fixed-rate products for new and...

Mortgage Advice Bureau completes acquisition of Dashly

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has completed the acquisition of technology and data company Dashly,...

The Buckinghamshire lowers rates across key ranges

Buckinghamshire Building Society has cut rates across a wide spread of residential and buy-to-let...

FCA finds protection market delivering good outcomes, says TPFG

The Property Franchise Group PLC (TPFG) has responded to the publication of the Financial...

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