Regulation

Dudley BS boss speaks out over ‘mortgage prisoners’

Jeremy Wood, the Dudley Building Society’s chief executive, has claimed that that the loss...

Equity Release Council back FCA’s lifetime mortgage position

The Equity Release Council has issued its response to the FCA’s policy statement on...

L&G reveals April Mortgage Club Live speakers

Legal & General Mortgage Club has unveiled the speakers for its Mortgage Club Live events...

London tenancy deposits twice as expensive

The Deposit Protection Service has claimed that tenancy deposits in London over the last...

PFS raises concerns over ‘insistent clients’

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has written to the government and the FCA, urging...

AMI slams FCA fee hike proposals

The Association of Mortgages has responded with anger to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA)...

FCA issues fee proposals

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on fees for regulated firms for the...

FCA to go ahead with retirement income reforms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to proceed with the recommendations from its retirement...

Insurance sale opt-outs to be outlawed

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to ban opt-out selling in financial services...

FCA publishes business plan for 2015/16

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the key areas of work it will undertake in...

Mortgage Business Expo to visit Yorkshire

Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) has signed up over 40 major financial companies, including specialist...

Affordability assessments slow down applications, borrowers fear

59% of people who are either considering, or are in the course of applying...

Second charge market in flux ahead of regulatory changes

Smart Money believes that the landscape for second charge lending is already changing radically...

FCA outlines social media promotional guidelines

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its guidance on financial promotions in social...

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,...

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Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu to headline Sort Ball

Sort Group has announced Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu as the headline acts for...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 14

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk &...

Spicerhaart and Just Mortgages sponsor Sittingbourne FC

Spicerhaart Part Exchange & Group Clients and Just Mortgages have agreed a sponsorship deal...

The Cambridge backs care leavers fund

The Cambridge Building Society has committed £22,500 over three years to support a new...

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