Regulation

FCA confirms reforms to leasehold buildings insurance

The FCA has outlined new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance...

Later life market ‘soft skills’ more important than ever

In the later life lending space we’ve always talked a lot about the need...

80% of landlords says they were prepared for EPC proposals

UK landlords say they were in the main prepared for the government’s proposed Energy...

SmartSearch unveils new risk assessment service

Digital compliance provider SmartSearch has added a new ‘risk assessment’ solution to its recently...

Advise Wise introduces Fact Find and Suitability Letter System

Following the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) comprehensive review of the equity release marketplace, Advise...

Is it time for an authorisation rethink?

The recent announcement that Tenet was closing its network and moving its mortgage and...

FCA finds substandard advice in later life lending market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reviewed the later life lending market and worked...

Right DA Club to hold ‘fireside chat’

The Right DA Club has announced a new virtual event taking place in September...

FCA to introduce new screening checks for financial adverts

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is introducing new screening checks for firms that approve...

10% of financial advisers considering quitting because of Consumer Duty

One in 10 financial advisers are looking to exit the industry because of the...

Premium Credit offers brokers monthly plan for FCA fees

Premium Credit is offering mortgage businesses a finance facility to spread their fees over...

Focus on Principals and their AR support provisions

Back in December last year, the FCA introduced additional rules for Principals related to...

SimplyBiz reveals schedule for its largest training and development programme

SimplyBiz has announced the details of its autumn events programme, offering over 150 options...

Recognising consumer vulnerability should be a priority

LiveMore is calling on lenders and intermediaries to take particular note of the vulnerability...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

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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...