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...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 9

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...

When the market gets messy, control matters more than ever

There is a tendency to look at the current market and focus purely on activity levels, particularly after the recent spike driven by lender...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 8

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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – Part 7

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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 6

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...

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Pepper Money reshapes sales leadership team

Pepper Money has made a series of changes to its sales leadership structure as...

Vida expands residential range and relaunches buy-to-let products

Vida Homeloans has expanded its lending proposition with the reintroduction of 20 residential products...

Gatehouse Bank joins The Right Mortgage panel

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has added Gatehouse Bank to its lender panel,...

JammJar adds identity verification through Entrust partnership

JammJar has partnered with Entrust to allow mortgage brokers to complete automated identity verification...

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