Regulation

Chief ombudsman steps down

After nearly four years with the Financial Ombudsman Service, Natalie Ceeney is stepping down...

69% of brokers feel prepared for MMR

69% of brokers now understand the changes they need to make to their business...

Citizens Advice: ban CMC cold calling

Citizens Advice has said fines for claim firms are a step towards protecting consumers...

New fine regime for claims firms

The Government has warned claims firms which use information gathered by unsolicited calls and...

Personal Touch will subsidise members’ regulatory fees

Personal Touch Financial Services has told member firms it intends to subsidise their regulatory...

Paradigm heads to Belfast

Paradigm Mortgage Services is to hold a round table event for directly authorised advisers...

Safran: screen sharing can safeguard MMR sales process

Screen sharing can safeguard the MMR sales process for lenders and advisers through the...

FCA outlines consumer credit fee proposals

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to...

Rabobank gets nine-figure fine over Libor wrongdoings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Rabobank for serious, prolonged and widespread misconduct...

Swathes of P2P lenders “could be wiped out”

The CEO of Assetz Capital has warned that regulation of the crowdfunding and peer-to-peer...

CML unveils series of online courses

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has launched a series of online courses to help lenders...

Bankhall urges preparedness for Retail Conduct Risk requirements

Bankhall is urging directly authorised (DA) firms to ensure they invest in thorough training...

OpenRent ad deemed misleading

A property website has fallen foul of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The website www.openrent.co.uk,...

Trio of debt management firms lose licences

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has removed the licences of three debt management...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...