Regulation

Training for vulnerability “not enough to meet Consumer Duty”

A vulnerability specialist has warned that training frontline staff and advisers to identify and...

SimplyBiz partners with VouchedFor over Consumer Duty support

SimplyBiz has partnered with VouchedFor to offer an exclusive deal to its member firms...

Stonebridge introduces new AI functionality

Stonebridge has added new functionality to its Revolution system to help AR firms and...

Advise Wise extends AI-powered equity release suitability letter pilot

Advise Wise is expanding the pilot for its Suitability Letter template, powered by Artificial...

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...

COMMENT

Harpenden’s expat move could be bigger than the numbers suggest

Harpenden Building Society’s move into expat mortgages this summer has been good news for brokers and borrowers. But I think its importance goes beyond...

We need to wait to get a clearer picture

It's been a week where the political and economic backdrop has moved almost as fast as rates themselves, and it's worth taking stock of...

Leasehold valuation reform: the consultation is asking only half the question

The Government's consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates is important because it will help determine what leaseholders pay to extend leases or buy freeholds,...

What commonhold will mean for mortgage lenders and brokers

Commonhold is often presented as the straightforward alternative to leasehold. It removes the freeholder, gives flat owners greater control and avoids some familiar problems...

Why you need to know what sits behind the average review score

There’s a funny thing about review scores. The better they are, the less likely we are to question them. If a company is sitting at...

Latest news

Landbay adds 11 tracker products and cuts rates by up to 15bps

Landbay has expanded its buy-to-let tracker range with 11 new products and reduced rates...

Howden expands in North Wales with Wrexham office

Howden has opened its first commercial insurance office in Wrexham as the broker expands...

UK buyers reluctant to compromise despite affordability pressures

UK homebuyers remain committed to purchasing a property but are less willing than buyers...

Keystone trims buy-to-let fixed rates by up to 15bps

Keystone Property Finance has reduced pricing across a number of its buy-to-let mortgage ranges,...

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