Regulation

First FIBA roadshow concentrates on GDPR

FIBA’s first regional roadshow held in North London on 12 April drew brokers from...

Landlords maintain positive outlook

Private landlords are feeling positive about the future of the market, despite the past...

Insurance firms still failing to meet FCA renewal rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says it will take action against general insurance firms...

15% of brokers yet to start dealing with GDPR

16% of brokers and intermediaries, who responded to a recent United Trust Bank (UTB)...

Widespread ignorance ahead of new EPC laws

A poll, commissioned by insurance agency Just Landlords, was conducted strictly with those involved...

FCA reveals changes to advice on pension transfers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new rules on pension transfer advice and...

Regulator outlines approach to supervision and enforcement

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Approach to Supervision and its Approach...

Rent-to-own firm agrees £2.1m redress scheme

PerfectHome has agreed a package of redress totalling over £2.1 million with the Financial...

Arkle Finance offers GDPR toolkit

Specialist lender Arkle Finance is providing brokers with help over the upcoming introduction of...

FCA issues DP on transforming culture in financial services

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a discussion paper on transforming culture in...

New chair of the FSCS appointed

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced the...

IMLA: buy-to-let under pressure

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has reported that net investment in buy-to-let property...

FCA consults on widening FOS access

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on plans to give more...

Regulation seen as main barrier to equity release growth

More 2 Life has reported that while advisers have a positive outlook on the future...

COMMENT

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

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SortRefer launches snagging reports service for new-build buyers

SortRefer has launched a snagging reports service to help brokers support clients buying new-build...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike....

CIExpert partners with Succession Wealth on protection advice

Protection research platform CIExpert has entered into a strategic partnership with Succession Wealth aimed...

Foreign exchange moves into focus as advisers urged to act earlier in mortgage process

Rising use of overseas funds in UK property purchases is increasing the need for...

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