Regulation

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...

Accord: landlords resilient in face of regulation

57% of Accord Mortgages' buy-to-let applications received in 2017 were from those affected by...

SimplyBiz Group unveils GDPR hub

SimplyBiz Group has launched an online resource designed to help advisers meet the requirements...

Regulator launches wholesale insurance brokers market study

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a market study to assess how competition...

Brokers at risk of GDPR non-compliance

Mortgage Brain has warned that the majority of mortgage advisers in the UK could...

COMMENT

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

Latest news

OMS renews technology agreement with Complete FS

One Mortgage System has renewed its agreement with Complete FS, extending the specialist distributor’s...

Twenty7tec adds more than 90 users to advice CRM in Q1

Twenty7tec has onboarded more than 90 users across 15 firms to its ADVICE CRM...

Offa expands home finance team as Islamic lender builds on product growth

Offa has strengthened its home finance division with four new hires as it looks...

Higher mortgage rates hit buyer demand

Higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on the UK...

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