Regulation

FCA begins mortgage fraud proceedings against unauthorised duo

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has started criminal proceedings against Larry Barreto and Tassib...

AMI disappointed and concerned by FCA fee stance

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has expressed its frustration with the FCA over...

Adviser banned and fined £68k

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Simon Varley from working in financial services...

Spring is here

Spring is usually a time for renewal and optimism. Spring this year will hopefully...

A change of status need not be in one direction

Clearly, when it comes to important decisions for mortgage and protection advice practices, one...

NatWest facing money laundering charges

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun criminal proceedings against National Westminster Bank Plc...

Equity Release Associates moves to DA status

Equity Release Associates has been granted approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to...

Paradigm bolsters CPD test zone

Paradigm has added new test modules to its CPD Academy Test Zone. The Test Zone...

FCA launches vulnerable customer guidance for firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final guidance clarifying its expectations of firms...

The Right DA Club rebrands and improves compliance offering

The Right DA Club has unveiled a brand refresh with the promotion of a...

IMLA: energy proposals “fall far short”

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has voiced its concerns over new government proposals...

TruNarrative launches new AML and verification service

TruNarrative has added a new Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution,...

Paradigm to hold virtual DA workshop

Paradigm Mortgage Services to hold its first online workshop to support those considering going...

AMI hits out at FSCS levy hike

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has slammed the decision by the Financial Services...

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Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

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Market Harborough cuts rates on larger residential loans

Market Harborough Building Society has reduced rates on its larger loan products by as...

Shawbrook promotes Apollonio to lead retail mortgage sales

Shawbrook has promoted Louise Apollonio to sales and distribution director for retail mortgages, as...

Clydesdale Bank raises fixed mortgage rates across core and specialist ranges

Clydesdale Bank is set to raise a range of fixed mortgage rates from Monday,...

Growth in online auctions reshaping UK property market

The UK property auction market is being rapidly transformed by digital platforms, with record...