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Large variation in consumer vulnerability across key sectors

The latest data from the MorganAsh Resilience System (MARS) has revealed that firms using...

OMS updates Consumer Duty functionality

One Mortgage System (OMS) has announced updates to its dedicated Consumer Duty functionality on...

Managing the FCA’s later life mortgage expectations

Our sector continues to dissect September’s FCA review focused on the ‘Action needed to...

Significant minority of brokers have had more protection conversations

40% of mortgage advisers have reported that their firm has seen an increase in...

FCA takes further steps amid growth in Buy Now Pay Later

There has been a significant increase in the use of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL), according to...

SimplyBiz bolsters mortgage compliance team

SimplyBiz has announced the appointment of Simon Lovell and Kris Armstrong to its compliance...

Duty on firms to recognise impact on disabled clients

Support provider MorganAsh has warned that financial services firms must understand the financial impact...

The Right Mortgage appoints compliance manager

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has announced the appointment of a new compliance...

Just Mortgages launches equity release licence workshops

Just Mortgages has launched a new series of workshops to help self-employed brokers secure...

Paradigm bolsters CPD Test Zone with new cybersecurity module

Paradigm has announced the addition of a new Cybersecurity test module on its CPD...

‘Emerging’ finance firms increasingly falling victim to financial crime

Over one-third of firms in emerging finance sectors admit that they have been a...

Majority of 50-79-year-olds distrust financial services providers

There is an “alarming” lack of trust in financial service providers among those aged...

HBSG issues discussion paper on improving home buying & selling process

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has launches a discussion paper to help...

Protection Guru facilitates new critical illness example definitions

Protection Guru has announced the launch of Designed by Doctors, a series of recommended...

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What, me? Standing out in a crowded market

The mortgage market is changing. It’s more competitive, more complex and more client-focused than ever before. But it’s not just client needs that are evolving,...

Food for thought for those not selling mortgage protection

Networks have told me that only one-in-four mortgages arranged are safeguarded by mortgage protection plans. This is poor and worse, from what I hear,...

Buy-to-let market could be mere months away from seismic shift

As the Renters Reform Bill works its way through parliament there should be much to engage advisers’ landlord borrower clients, and a lot of...

How a JBSP mortgage can help boost affordability

With the average house price in the UK nearing £300,000, affordability remains a sticking point for many prospective homebuyers, particularly those trying to buy...

Why bridging finance will help SMEs weather the economic storm

It’s fair to say that the government's latest statement had little spring in it, and our daily tariff antics from over the pond are...

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L&G strengthens protection offering with product enhancements

Legal & General has announced a series of product improvements across its protection range,...

LendInvest strengthens leadership team

LendInvest Mortgages has promoted two senior executives to managing director roles as the fintech...

Roma Finance launches revolving credit facility

Roma Finance has launched a new Revolving Credit Facility designed to offer property professionals...

Paragon Bank unveils cheapest buy-to-let five-year fix since 2022

Paragon Bank has launched its most competitively priced five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgage in almost...
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