Technology

SmartSearch unveils facial recognition feature

SmartSearch has added a new facial recognition feature to its digital anti-money-laundering (AML) platform. Due...

Knowledge Bank adds SVR list

Knowledge Bank has created an easy way to see lenders’ current SVRs. It has instigated...

UTB launches automatic ID verification sharing

United Trust Bank's ID verification information can be automatically shared with the bridging customer’s...

Phoebus Software appoints client executive

Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) has appointed Mark Smitheringale to the position of client executive. Smitheringale...

Hanley Economic to revamp mortgage and savings platforms

The Hanley Economic Building Society has partnered with DPR to initiate an overhaul of...

Twenty7Tec appoints UX design partner

Twenty7Tec has selected digital business solutions agency, Dock9, as its user experience (UX) design...

Iress integrates with Knowledge Bank

Iress has integrated its Xplan Mortgage software with criteria search system Knowledge Bank. This integration...

TMA extends Eligible.ai partnership

TMA has announced the extension of its partnership with Eligible.ai to offer its members...

The Leeds appoints new head of architecture

The Leeds Building Society has appointed Tom Fell as its new head of architecture. Fell...

Connells Group partners with MBT Affordability

Connells Group is making MBT Affordability available to all its mortgage advisers. MBT Affordability provides...

Air Group unveils new version of platform

Answers in Retirement Group (Air Group) has launched a new version of its Air Sourcing...

Phoebus Software appoints new COO  

Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) has appointed Mehran Radfar to be its new chief operating...

New OMS users get free Knowledge Bank licence

One Mortgage System (OMS) is now offering a free Knowledge Bank licence for every...

Habito launches new intermediary portal

Habito has unveiled a new intermediary portal that allows selected brokers quick access to...

COMMENT

The case for tech fluency before AI adoption in the mutual sector

It often feels like there is only one conversation taking place in financial services at the moment: artificial intelligence. Whether it’s trade shows and...

Commonhold and RTM: do not mistake control for simplicity

Commonhold is presented as a fairer form of flat ownership. Right to Manage (RTM) is sometimes portrayed as a quick way for residents to...

No holidays: advice firms need a plan for a busy August

Every summer, the same quiet risk runs through the intermediary market. Advisers, case managers and administrators go on holiday. Specialist lending cases, which have...

Every rate shock is becoming a test of the modern mortgage business

Halifax, Barclays and HSBC increased selected mortgage rates by up to 0.20% this week, effective 21 July. Halifax removed its sub-4% deals entirely. Barclays'...

Your next client is probably more complicated than your last one

There's a shift happening in the mortgage market that most small firms aren't ready for. It's not about rates. It's not about the political...

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Brilliant racks up a memorable afternoon for charity

Brilliant Solutions was on cue at Rileys as 70 players and several late arrivals...

Rayner rules out rent controls

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls in England, providing greater certainty...

Mortgage Brain adds Uinsure home insurance quotes to CRM platform

Mortgage Brain has integrated Uinsure with CRM Brain, allowing brokers to arrange buildings and...

Nationwide and Accord the latest to increase rates

Mortgage borrowers have been urged to review their options after Nationwide and Accord increased...

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