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December saw £5.2bn paid into Cash ISAs, new figures released by the Bank of England (BoE) have shown, a record for a non-tax year end month.
This followed the decision announced by the Chancellor in her Budget to cut the Cash ISA tax-free allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, a change due to come into force in April 2027
This followed the decision announced by the Chancellor in her Budget to cut the Cash ISA tax-free allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, a change due to come into force in April 2027
Posted: 30/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Fleet Mortgages, Paradigm and Paragon Bank
Posted: 30/01/2026
Net mortgage approvals slipped to 61,000 in December, 3,100 less than November’s net total, new Bank of England (BoE) figures have shown
Posted: 30/01/2026
Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) has announced a record 2025 after its revenues increased by 36%
Posted: 30/01/2026
Residential property transactions are estimated to have increased by 7% year-on-year in December, following a drop of 3% in November, the latest HMRC figures have revealed
Posted: 30/01/2026
Around one in five (19%) people using equity release in 2025 did so to gift money to family members, new research by Canada Life has shown
Posted: 29/01/2026
Stonebridge has recruited more firms than any other UK mortgage and protection network for the fourth consecutive year, FCA figures have revealed
Posted: 29/01/2026
Skipton Building Society has partnered with AI-driven mortgage platform, Eligible, to improve the mortgage renewal experience through earlier member engagement
Posted: 29/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Just Mortgages, Hampshire Trust Bank and Selina Finance
Posted: 29/01/2026
The Government has revealed it is to scrap the option to save for retirement in its replacement for the Lifetime ISA
Posted: 29/01/2026
Titan Wealth has announced its intention to acquire the Plymouth-based independent financial planning and advisory firm, Sound Financial
Posted: 29/01/2026
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has called on the mortgage industry to help shape the future of the market, and urged brokers to prepare for a transition to a smart property data market
Posted: 29/01/2026
Mortgage brokers are upbeat about their prospects for 2026, research by Primis Mortgage Network has indicated, which revealed that four in five (79%) brokers are expecting to write more business this year compared to 2025
Posted: 28/01/2026
True Potential Investments has appointed asset manager Amundi as a strategic investment solutions partner with its growth-aligned fund management team
Posted: 28/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring StreamBank, Saffron for Intermediaries and Together
Posted: 28/01/2026
The House of Lords (HoL) Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee has urged the Government to make changes to its proposals bringing pensions into the scope of inheritance tax (IHT), particularly in relation to personal representatives (PR)
Posted: 28/01/2026
Remortgage volumes are expected to rise to £110bn by 2027, after £93bn was reached in 2025, the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has revealed.
The association’s latest New Normal 2026/27 report stated that remortgaging is set to reassert itself as the dominant refinancing route over the next two years, as affordability and easing market conditions expand borrowers’ options beyond simple product transfers.
The association’s latest New Normal 2026/27 report stated that remortgaging is set to reassert itself as the dominant refinancing route over the next two years, as affordability and easing market conditions expand borrowers’ options beyond simple product transfers.
Posted: 28/01/2026
Mortgage financial technology company MQube has accelerated the onboarding its Origo platform through a new “policy as code” tool.
Posted: 27/01/2026
Brilliant Group has announced that Scroll Finance has joined the secured loans panel of its specialist secured loan master broker business, Brilliant Loans
Posted: 27/01/2026
Confidence in the future of the UK economy remains mixed among commercial finance brokers, research by Asset Advantage has found
Posted: 27/01/2026
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a new review into the implications of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) on consumers, retail financial markets and regulators
Posted: 27/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Gatehouse Bank, Vernon Building Society and Stance Asset Finance
Posted: 27/01/2026
Adult cash ISA balances surged in 2025 as savers moved their finances ahead of the November Budget, Paragon Bank has highlighted
Posted: 27/01/2026
The equity release market grew by 11% in 2025 as lending increased to £2.57bn, the Equity Release Council has revealed
Posted: 27/01/2026
Market Harborough Building Society has announced an expansion to lend on properties in Scotland
Posted: 26/01/2026
SimplyBiz Mortgages and the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) have collaborated to create a Specialist Property Finance Panel
Posted: 26/01/2026
Over two thirds (69%) of independent financial advisers (IFAs) have stated that attracting new clients is a high priority for 2026, research by ValidPath has found
Posted: 26/01/2026
Second charge lending is now “a mainstream lending route”, according to Loans Warehouse, after figures showed that total lending in the market recently surpassed the £2bn mark annually
Posted: 26/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Darlington Building Society, Landbay and Hampshire Trust Bank
Posted: 26/01/2026
Shepherds Friendly has partnered with Financial Risk Solutions (FRS) to expand its ISA range to include a new unit-linked stocks and shares ISA
Posted: 26/01/2026
Paradigm Consulting has announced a strategic partnership with financial vulnerability software provider, Comentis
Posted: 26/01/2026
The Oxford Instruments Pension Scheme has completed a £213m buy-in with Royal London, securing the benefits of more than 1,600 members
Posted: 23/01/2026
ClearScore Group has announced the acquisition of mortgage technology solutions provider, Acre Platforms, for an undisclosed amount
Posted: 23/01/2026
Gatehouse Bank has launched a new partnership with Shariah-compliant financial technology firm, Algbra
Posted: 23/01/2026
Property finance platform, LendInvest, has announced the launch of a new funding partnership with private credit investor, Castlelake
Posted: 23/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Atom bank, Nationwide and Just Mortgages
Posted: 23/01/2026
ISAs are expected to save UK savers an estimated £9.65bn in income tax and capital gains tax in the 2025/26 financial year, Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) has revealed
Posted: 22/01/2026
More than 16 million UK adults have now experienced adverse credit, according to new findings from specialist lender, Pepper Money
Posted: 22/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring LendInvest Mortgages, Vida Homeloans, and Nottingham Building Society
Posted: 22/01/2026
AJ Bell has reached a new record of £108bn in assets under administration on its platform, a figure up 21% in the last year and 5% in the quarter
Posted: 22/01/2026
The majority of landlords are “cautiously optimistic” about their own portfolios and future investment in the private rented sector, according to a new study by Landbay
Posted: 22/01/2026
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts increased by £232m year-on-year between April and December to total £6.6bn, HMRC has revealed
Posted: 22/01/2026
The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has welcomed its hundredth associate member with the addition of Knowledge Bank
Posted: 22/01/2026
Self-employed workers lack confidence in their retirement savings being able to support them in later life, despite the vast majority contributing to a pension, research from PensionBee has found
Posted: 21/01/2026
There was a 22.7% annual jump in the number of new buy-to-let (BTL) loans advanced in the UK during Q3 last year, new figures released by UK Finance have shown
Posted: 21/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries, United Trust Bank and Paragon Bank
Posted: 21/01/2026
More than one in five (21%) advisers have used sourcing platforms to aid their client conversations and deliver better outcomes, Advise Wise has revealed
Posted: 21/01/2026
Annual house price growth across the UK accelerated to 2.5% in the year to November, new figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown
Posted: 21/01/2026
Equity release is largely still absent from retirement planning discussions despite property representing a major source of household wealth, Canada Life has warned
Posted: 21/01/2026
Consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased by 3.4% in the 12 months to December, rising from 3.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed
Posted: 21/01/2026
Remortgage activity picked up in the final quarter of 2025 as transactional instructions began to slow, new data released by conveybuddy has shown
Posted: 20/01/2026
Finova has launched a new partnership with the UK-based AI company, Covecta
Posted: 20/01/2026
Paradigm has announced the relaunch of its partnership with the affordability platform, Mortgage Broker Tools (MBT), to member firms
Posted: 20/01/2026
Continued improvement in affordability helped to support first-time buyer (FTB) activity across 2025, analysis by Nationwide has revealed
Posted: 20/01/2026
The Bank of England (BoE), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Treasury have been told by MPs they are not doing enough to manage the risks presented by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector
Posted: 20/01/2026
Keystone Property Finance has secured a new funding line that will help to boost its lending volumes
Posted: 20/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Landbay, LendInvest Mortgages and Molo
Posted: 20/01/2026
The Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to ban a former adviser from working in financial services and fine him £2m has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal
Posted: 19/01/2026
Paradigm Consulting has launched a strategic partnership with paraplanning and administration support provider, We Complement
Posted: 19/01/2026
Bridging lender, Pallas Capital, has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as a new lender member
Posted: 19/01/2026
Less than one in five (19%) people said they would consider downsizing their home in retirement, Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) has found
Posted: 19/01/2026
Defaqto has announced the acquisition of Pearson Ham Group’s market pricing business for a deal worth £11m
Posted: 19/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring LHV Bank, YBS Commercial Mortgages, LiveMore and Mortgage Advice Bureau
Posted: 19/01/2026
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network (TRM) has added the relationship bank, Handelsbanken, to its lender panel
Posted: 19/01/2026
The number of directly authorised (DA) intermediary firms and advisers operating in the retail advice space is shrinking, analysis by Network Consulting has shown
Posted: 16/01/2026
New business volumes in the consumer finance sector grew by 3% to £9.9bn in November 2025 compared to the same month a year earlier, new figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have shown.
Through the 11 months of 2025 to the end of November, the FLA reported new business in the market was up 5% compared to the same period in 2024
Through the 11 months of 2025 to the end of November, the FLA reported new business in the market was up 5% compared to the same period in 2024
Posted: 16/01/2026
Property wealth accounts for 47% of the value of estates paying inheritance tax (IHT) in London, on average, according to an HMRC Freedom of Information (FOI) request from Just Group
Posted: 16/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring OSB Group, United Trust Bank and Standard Life
Posted: 16/01/2026
Brokers have called for greater investment in financial education, after the vast majority said they saw an increase in near prime enquiries in 2025, Atom bank has revealed
Posted: 16/01/2026
Houzecheck has seen its surveying volumes increase by 75% over the course of 2025, following investment by Beach Capital
Posted: 15/01/2026
Almost a quarter (24%) of Brits planning to retire within the next two years have taken no steps to prepare for retirement over the past 12 months, research from Scottish Widows has revealed
Posted: 15/01/2026
Demand for secured lending for house purchase declined in Q4 2025, according to new research by the Bank of England (BoE), with demand expected to be unchanged in Q1 2026
Posted: 15/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Market Financial Solutions, more2life and Stonebridge
Posted: 15/01/2026
The UK housing market remained soft at the end of 2025, but confidence is returning as expectations for sales and prices turn more positive, new analysis by RICS has indicated
Posted: 15/01/2026
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.3% month-on-month in November, after falling by 0.1% in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed
Posted: 15/01/2026
LHV Bank has now surpassed the £1bn milestone in customer deposits since its launch in 2023
Posted: 15/01/2026
Advice Guru has announced the launch of a new AI-powered tool, Business Guru
Posted: 14/01/2026
The use of trusts is on the rise in the UK as their role in estate and succession planning continues to grow in importance, according to Utmost Wealth Solutions
Posted: 14/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Dudley Building Society, Pepper Money and Partners Wealth Management
Posted: 14/01/2026
The Treasury Committee has warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves risks “complicating the ISA landscape” with her changes to the Cash ISA announced in the November Budget
Posted: 14/01/2026
Kelly Melville-Kelly has been promoted to the role of deputy chief executive at the Equity Release Council
Posted: 14/01/2026
Over three in five landlords (63%) are anticipating using specialist purchase vehicles (SPVs) for future buy-to-let (BTL) property purchases, new research by Paragon Bank research has indicated
Posted: 14/01/2026
SNM Bridging Finance has become the latest lender member to join the Bridging and Development Lenders Association (BDLA)
Posted: 14/01/2026
Mortgage market activity slowed “sharply” in December, new analysis by Twenty7tec has indicated
Posted: 13/01/2026
Saffron for Intermediaries has launched a strategic partnership with Brickflow to bring its end-to-end property development finance proposition to the specialist finance platform
Posted: 13/01/2026
Titan Wealth has announced it is to acquire Chester-based financial advice firm, Innes Reid Investments
Posted: 13/01/2026
Interbridge Mortgages has announced the addition of a new senior warehouse facility of up to £300m from Citi
Posted: 13/01/2026
Keystone Property Finance has launched a new technology partnership with the valuation panel management firm, Method, to streamline the valuation process for its brokers and their landlord clients
Posted: 13/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Nationwide, Hargreaves Lansdown and CHL Mortgages
Posted: 13/01/2026
Atom bank has surpassed £1bn in commercial mortgages on its balance sheet
Posted: 13/01/2026
Adam Tyler has formally started in his role as chief executive officer (CEO) at the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA), after being appointed in November
Posted: 12/01/2026
Product choice in the mortgage market has reached its highest level since October 2007, according to new figures published by Moneyfacts
Posted: 12/01/2026
Quilter has announced a partnership with Standard Life to launch a new smoothed funds offering
Posted: 12/01/2026
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has embarked on the second year of its accreditation scheme for advisers who provide buy-to-let (BTL) advice in partnership with Chetwood Bank
Posted: 12/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring West One, Afin Bank and Foundation
Posted: 12/01/2026
Later life lender, more2life, has announced a new partnership with Countrywide Surveying Services to provide advisers with more options for valuing properties
Posted: 12/01/2026
Wealth and investment management group, Verso, has received a £4m revolving credit facility (RCF) from digital bank, OakNorth
Posted: 12/01/2026
Nationwide Building Society has announced that Mike Rogers will succeed Kevin Parry OBE as chair at Nationwide, Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank
Posted: 09/01/2026
Financial advisers should give greater focus to their client relationships amid an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) usage in the financial planning sector in 2026, according to Hoxton Wealth
Posted: 09/01/2026
Residential property transactions slipped by 3% in November 2025 compared to the same month a year earlier, new HMRC figures have shown
Posted: 09/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring RAW Capital Partners, Nottingham Building Society and 7IM
Posted: 09/01/2025
Financial advisers are focusing on client service and retention going into 2026 amid ongoing regulatory pressure and political uncertainty, according to TFAS Compliance Services (TCS)
Posted: 08/01/2026
UK retail investors placed a net £530m into funds in November, the strongest month since May 2025, new figures released by the Investment Association (IA) have shown
Posted: 08/01/2026
The NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan has completed a £155m buy-in with Pensions Insurance Corporation (PIC)
Posted: 08/01/2026
House prices in the UK dropped by 0.6% month-on-month in December, following a decline of 0.1% in November, Halifax has revealed
Posted: 08/01/2026
The Building Societies Association (BSA) has announced the appointment of two deputy chairs for the first time in its history
Posted: 08/01/2026
Over three quarters (77%) of UK mortgage brokers have reported increased demand from non-UK residents over the past five years, according to new research by Butterfield Mortgages
Posted: 08/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Black & White Bridging, Hampshire Trust Bank and Fleet Mortgages
Posted: 08/01/2026
People with no children are significantly less prepared with inheritance plans and wealth planning support than those with children, research from Killik & Co has found
Posted: 07/01/2026
Raw Knowledge has announced a new partnership with Adapa Advisory to provide its managed smart data platform to clients across wealth management and other financial institution segments
Posted: 07/01/2026
Legal & General (L&G) has partnered with HSBC UK to allow customers to directly explore annuities as part of their retirement income options
Posted: 07/01/2026
The proportion of people listing home improvements as the primary reason for releasing equity on their properties is the highest it has been for 12 months, Pure Retirement has found
Posted: 07/01/2026
An estimated 6.5 million current accounts that pay zero interest contained balances of more than £10,000 in 2025, new analysis by savings app Spring has revealed
Posted: 07/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring April Mortgages, Pepper Money and Dudley Building Society
Posted: 07/01/2026
SmartSearch has completed the acquisition of Credas Technologies for an unsdislcosed amount
Posted: 07/01/2026
Perspective Financial Group has signed a joint venture with accountancy and professional services group, DJH, to create a new wealth management offering
Posted: 06/01/2026
The majority (92%) of advisers believe investment markets will be more volatile in 2026, research by Wesleyan Financial Services has found
Posted: 06/01/2026
Charles Street has become an official patron lender of the UK’s trade body for commercial finance professionals, the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB)
Posted: 06/01/2026
Running costs are continuing to rise across the private rented sector with maintenance and repairs now absorbing close to 40% of total landlord expenditure in some instances
Posted: 06/01/2026
GB Bank has seen its total assets increase by almost 117% year-on-year to £2.6bn in the 12 months to 30 September
Posted: 06/01/2026
Cancelling unused direct debits and redirecting these funds into a pension could add up to £37,000 extra in retirement, new analysis by Standard Life has indicated
Posted: 06/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring LendInvest Mortgages, Darlington Building Society and CHL Mortgages
Posted: 06/01/2026
Almost a quarter (24%) of people in the UK have three or more pensions, a study conducted by Opinium on behalf of Hargraves Lansdown (HL) has found
Posted: 05/01/2026
Net mortgage approvals for house purchases declined in November, falling by 500 to 64,500, new Bank of England (BoE) figures have shown
Posted: 05/01/2026
First-time buyer (FTB) mortgage transactions are expected to total 390,324 in 2025, the second highest level in the last decade, Yorkshire Building Society has predicted
Posted: 05/01/2026
Over a third (37%) of Brits avoid investing any of their savings, compared to 40% in 2015, even though investing has "never been easier", Columbia Threadneedle Investments has stated
Posted: 05/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Afin Bank, Foundation Home Loans and Paradigm
Posted: 05/01/2026
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Leeds Building Society, HSBC UK and The Wealthy Advisers Club
Posted: 02/01/2026
High net worth individuals (HNWI) in the UK see changes to taxation laws and regulation as the biggest threat to their investment portfolios over the long term, research from Argenta Private Capital Limited (APCL) has found
Posted: 02/01/2026
House price growth in 2025 ended on a "softer note", Nationwide has stated, as the average house price increased by 0.6% in the year to December to £271,068
Posted: 02/01/2026
As another busy and at times turbulent year for the consumer finance sector draws to a close, we have rounded up the most read news stories on MoneyAge over the last 12 months
Posted: 23/12/2025
Over half (57%) of UK pension savers are building up retirement savings outside of their pension, with a heavy reliance on cash raising concerns about long-term outcomes, research from Interactive Investor has revealed
Posted: 22/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Somo, Nationwide Building Society and Atom bank
Posted: 22/12/2025
Mortgage borrowers did not wait for confirmation of the Bank of England’s (BoE) base rate cut before acting in December, Twenty7tec has revealed.
The firm found that demand peaked in the days ahead of the base rate cut and a growing number of borrowers took on more rate risk on the day itself
The firm found that demand peaked in the days ahead of the base rate cut and a growing number of borrowers took on more rate risk on the day itself
Posted: 22/12/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has prevented Verus Financial Services from carrying out regulated activities and imposed a tighter restriction on the company’s assets
Posted: 22/12/2025
Mortgage affordability is set to become a more pressing issue by 2027, Phoebus Software has revealed
Posted: 22/12/2025
Perspective Financial Group has announced the acquisition of Prosser Knowles Associates for an undisclosed amount
Posted: 19/12/2025
The trustee of the Peel Ports Final Salary Pension Scheme has completed a £230m buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), securing the pensions of around 2,000 members
Posted: 19/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Nationwide, Paragon Bank, Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank
Posted: 19/12/2025
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts totalled £5.8bn in the eight months to November, a year-on-year increase of £84m, HMRC has revealed
Posted: 19/12/2025
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced a 0.25% cut to its base rate, bringing interest rates down to 3.75%, their lowest level since February 2023
Posted: 18/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Together, Gatehouse Bank and Newcastle for Intermediaries
Posted: 18/12/2025
Quilter Financial Planning has added five new appointed representative (AR) firms to its advice network
Posted: 18/12/2025
e4 Strategic has extended its partnership with Caversham House to embed its AI capability into its VERSA platform
Posted: 18/12/2025
The increase in buy-to-let (BTL) held in limited companies seen over the past decade has been driven by younger, newer landlords buying property within a company structure from the outset, Paragon Bank has revealed
Posted: 18/12/2025
Annual house price growth slowed to 1.7% in October, according to the latest UK House Price Index from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Posted: 17/12/2025
More than half (53%) of intermediaries believe that Government policy is the biggest risk to the mortgage market in the next year, Black & White Bridging has found
Posted: 17/12/2025
The UK’s housing and mortgage markets are forecast to continue their growth through 2026 and 2027, according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA)
Posted: 17/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Nottingham Building Society, Chetwood Bank and Buckinghamshire Building Society
Posted: 17/12/2025
UK inflation grew by 3.2% in the year to November, which is the lowest growth rate recorded since March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed
Posted: 17/12/2025
The Ridsdale Pension and Death Benefit Trust has completed a £7m full scheme buy-in with Just Group, securing the benefits of 30 members, comprising 22 pensioners and eight deferred members
Posted: 16/12/2025
Indpendent financial adviser (IFA), Integrity365, has acquired fellow Bristol-based firm Brooks Wealth Management (BWM) for an undisclosed amount
Posted: 16/12/2025
Lending for house purchases grew by 22% in 2025 to £176bn, new figures published by UK Finance have shown, with a notable spike in activity in advance of the stamp duty increase in April.
The banking trade body has also forecast of a further 2% in 2026 to £180bn, due to affordability pressures becoming more challenging as mortgage payments remain high compared to borrower income
The banking trade body has also forecast of a further 2% in 2026 to £180bn, due to affordability pressures becoming more challenging as mortgage payments remain high compared to borrower income
Posted: 16/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring United Trust Bank, Vernon Building Society and Atom bank
Posted: 16/12/2025
Firms looking to offer the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new targeted support must not neglect the customer vulnerability requirements set out in Consumer Duty, MorganAsh has warned
Posted: 16/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Barclays, Swansea Building Society and Skipton Building Society
Posted: 15/12/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined new plans for the mortgage sector aimed at helping first-time buyers and the self-employed onto the housing ladder
Posted: 15/12/2025
Average new seller asking prices dropped by 1.8% month-on-month in December to £358,138, Rightmove has revealed
Posted: 15/12/2025
LendInvest Mortgages has announced a new long-term development finance funding partnership with AB CarVal and HSBC
Posted: 15/12/2025
Over a third (35%) of mortgage lenders expect regulatory scrutiny to ease in the next year, research by Target Group has found
Posted: 15/12/2025
The second charge mortgage market registered a 32% year-on-year jump in the value of new business in October, new figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have shown
Posted: 12/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring StreamBank, Zephyr Homeloans and CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries
Posted: 12/12/2025
Roma Finance has been appointed as the finance partner for the new digital tool, Refurb Calculator
Posted: 12/12/2025
Nationwide has been fined £44m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failures in its anti-financial crime systems
Posted: 12/12/2025
UK gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 0.1% month-on-month in the three months to October, following 0.1% and 0.2% increases in the three months to September and August respectively
Posted: 12/12/2025
SME lending by high street lenders increased again in Q3 to £4.2bn, which is above the average recorded in 2023 and 2024, UK Finance has revealed
Posted: 11/12/2025
Around one in five (19%) adults have less than £1,000 in emergency savings, AJ Bell research has revealed
Posted: 11/12/2025
The gateway for applications to offer targeted support to consumers will open in March 2026 ahead of the new rules coming into effect, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced
Posted: 11/12/2025
rockwealth has received investment from Swedish financial group, Söderberg & Partners, to strengthen the financial planning firm’s infrastructure
Posted: 11/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring conveybuddy, Hanley Economic Building Society and more2life
Posted: 11/12/2025
Two thirds (65%) of homeowners have claimed that they couldn’t have gone through the homebuying process without a mortgage broker, demonstrating that they are a "pivotal part" of the mortgage journey, Santander has stated
Posted: 10/12/2025
Stablecoin payments will be a priority for the Financial Conduct Authority in 2026, the regulator has revealed
Posted: 10/12/2025
The third quarter of 2025 recorded a 39% jump in first-time buyer registrations compared to the same period last year, analysis by Connells Group has shown
Posted: 10/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Lloyds Banking Group, Paragon Bank and Together
Posted: 10/12/2025
Cotality has announced a strategic partnership with Yorkshire Building Society to integrate its Lender Hub platform
Posted: 10/12/2025
A group of 19 firms that includes banks, wealth managers, and investment trusts have come together to launch a new investment campaign
Posted: 10/12/2025
Titan Wealth has acquired Bath-based independent financial advisory firm, Morgans Ltd
Posted: 10/12/2025
The value of gross mortgage advances increased by almost 37% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 to £80.4bn, the largest increase in new advances since Q3 2020, the Bank of England (BoE) has revealed
Posted: 09/12/2025
Asset finance is expected to see the strongest demand for SME funding over the next 12 months, Asset Advantage has found
Posted: 09/12/2025
Over four in five (82%) bridging professionals believe their confidence in the market will grow in the next 12 months, Black & White Bridging (B&W) has found
Posted: 09/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Just Mortgages, Landbay and Precise
Posted: 09/12/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a set of measures that are designed to empower retail investment, reinforce wholesale markets and maintain the UK’s position as a "world-leading financial centre"
Posted: 08/12/2025
Kent Reliance for Intermediaries (KRFI) has announced it will officially stop accepting new business from Wednesday 17 December
Posted: 08/12/2025
LendInvest has announced a 17% year-on-year jump in platform assets under management (AuM) to £3.45bn
Posted: 08/12/2025
more2life has announced that the Horizon and Horizon Interest Reward product range has joined its suite with immediate effect
Posted: 08/12/2025
Average rates on two and five-year mortgage deals have fallen to their lowest levels since the start of September 2022, before the Liz Truss ‘mini-Budget’.
This is according to new data from Moneyfacts, which showed that average rates on two and five-year fixes fell by 0.08% to 4.86%, and by 0.10% to 4.91%, respectively
This is according to new data from Moneyfacts, which showed that average rates on two and five-year fixes fell by 0.08% to 4.86%, and by 0.10% to 4.91%, respectively
Posted: 08/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Barnett Waddingham, RAW Capital Partners and West One
Posted: 08/12/2025
Less than a third (31%) of people are able to identify the purpose of pension tax relief, Hargreaves Lansdown has revealed
Posted: 08/12/2025
New measures designed to support the growth of the mutuals sector have been announced today by the financial regulators
Posted: 05/12/2025
Adviser demand for flexible inheritance tax (IHT) solutions has increased amid concerns that pension reforms, client inertia, and policy uncertainty are leaving families exposed to potential IHT liabilities, according to Foresight Group
Posted: 05/12/2025
The average UK house price edged up by £139 in November compared to October, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index
Posted: 05/12/2025
UK retail investors withdrew a net £4.5bn from funds in October, the latest figures released by the Investment Association (IA) have shown
Posted: 05/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Hampshire Trust Bank, Dudley Building Society and Chetwood Bank
Posted: 05/12/2025
Scottish Widows Protection Director, Rose St Louis, discusses how reframing protection conversations can help to engage clients
Posted: 04/12/2025
First Mortgage, which is part of Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), has announced the acquisition of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s (KFH’s) mortgage division for an undisclosed sum
Posted: 04/12/2025
Santander has stated that 2025 is set to be the "year of the solo buyer", after it found that individual first-time buyer (FTB) applicants consistently outstripped joint applicants for the first time in five years
Posted: 04/12/2025
Independent financial advisers (IFAs) should prioritise governance conversations with their investment partners, Hymans Robertson Investment Services (HRIS) has urged
Posted: 04/12/2025
CFBUK Network has launched a new strategic partnership with specialist finance broker, Loans Warehouse
Posted: 04/12/2025
AJ Bell has reported a record financial performance in its latest annual results as it recorded an 18% year-on-year jump in revenue to £317.8m
Posted: 04/12/2025
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has welcomed the credit, anti-money laundering (AML) check and open banking provider, Click2Check, as its latest member
Posted: 04/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Offa, Foundation Home Loans and Hanley Economic Building Society
Posted: 04/12/2025
Mortgage lending activity returned to growth in the third quarter, following a slower second quarter caused by changes to Stamp Duty regulation, UK Finance has found
Posted: 03/12/2025
New Homes Mortgage Services has completed the acquisition of Barron Financial Solutions for an undisclosed sum
Posted: 03/12/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to work alongside financial services firms to test artificial intelligence (AI) and better understand its potential benefits and risks
Posted: 03/12/2025
As many as 21.5 million people in the UK could benefit from Royal London’s targeted support service, the firm has stated
Posted: 03/12/2025
SmartSearch and Twenty7tec have expanded their tech partnership to deliver more secure client verification for advisers, lenders and providers across the mortgages, protection and wealth sectors
Posted: 03/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Paragon Bank, Alternative Bridging Corporation and GB Bank
Posted: 03/12/2025
Norton Home Loans has been added to L&G’s Mortgage Club lender panel, giving members access to its full range of second charge mortgage products
Posted: 03/12/2025
Total mortgage searches fell by 14.6% month-on-month in November, following a "clear pause" in borrower behaviour, Twenty7tec has found
Posted: 02/12/2025
Incorporation is becoming an increasingly important strategy for landlords adapting to a changing tax and regulatory landscape, new research from Pegasus Insight has indicated
Posted: 02/12/2025
More than half of financial advisers have seen their business impacted by poor service from platforms, new research by Parmenion has indicated
Posted: 02/12/2025
Advisers have said that the recent Autumn Budget was not as bad as they had feared, but they are still disappointed about the lack of substantial reform in the statement, the lang cat has found
Posted: 02/12/2025
Annual house price growth has remained steady at 2.2% in the year to September, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index
Posted: 02/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Dudley Building Society, Cumberland Building Society and Advise Wise
Posted: 02/12/2025
Market Harborough Building Society has joined the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) as a full member
Posted: 02/12/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring 7IM, Recognise Bank and Together
Posted: 01/12/2025
Two CF Fertilisers UK pension schemes have completed a combined £265m buy-in with M&G, securing the benefits of more than 1,350 retirees and deferred members
Posted: 01/12/2025
Vickers Young has become the latest firm to join Stonebridge's mortgage and protection network
Posted: 01/12/2025
ISA contributions totalled £4.2bn in October, after £2.4bn was invested into ISAs by households in September, the Bank of England (BoE) has revealed
Posted: 01/12/2025
Foster Denovo has extended its strategic partnership with Third Financial by signing an exclusive deal for a bespoke adviser-as-a-platform (AaaP) solution
Posted: 01/12/2025
Quilter Financial Planning has added five appointed representative (AR) firms to its advice network since September
Posted: 28/11/2025
Experian has announced a multi-year exclusive partnership with Haysto and its mainstream brand, Picnic
Posted: 28/11/2025
WPS Advisory has partnered with Moneyhub to improve the financial advice journey through its digital offering, LifeStage Money
Posted: 28/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Just Mortgages, Mortgage Brain and Yorkshire Building Society
Posted: 28/11/2025
The estimated number of residential property transactions totalled 116,230 in October, increasing by 13% month-on-month, HMRC has revealed
Posted: 28/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Zephyr Homeloans, Paragon Development Finance, and GB Bank
Posted: 27/11/2025
The typical first-time buyer property price in the UK is now 5.9 times the average earnings income of buyer looking to get onto the property ladder, new analysis by Lloyds Bank has shown
Posted: 27/11/2025
The total value of UK later life mortgage lending jumped by 24.7% year-on-year in Q3, according to new figures released by UK Finance
Posted: 27/11/2025
The Government has confirmed it is to publish a consultation in early 2026 on the Lifetime ISA
Posted: 27/11/2025
Experian has launched a new partnership with Fair4All Finance, backed by a £1m grant to expand access to Experian’s ReFi service
Posted: 27/11/2025
A new “mansion tax” has been announced by the Chancellor in the Budget which will place a new charge on high-value properties
Posted: 26/11/2025
A £2,000 yearly cap will be put on salary sacrifice pension contributions from April 2029, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Autumn Budget
Posted: 26/11/2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced increases to income tax rates on property, savings, and dividends in today’s Budget
Posted: 26/11/2025
The Chancellor has announced a raft of new tax changes and financial reforms in her Budget that will aim to raise £26bn by the 2029/30 tax year
Posted: 26/11/2025
The cash ISA limit will be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 from April 2027, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Autumn Budget.
Posted: 26/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Accord Mortgages, Hanley Economic Building Society and Standard Life
Posted: 26/11/2025
Older renters could face over £260,000 in housing costs during their retirement, according to new analysis by Suffolk Building Society
Posted: 25/11/2025
7IM has announced a new partnership with Cloud Direct as part of its multi-million-pound and multi-year investment in its proprietary platform and supporting technology
Posted: 25/11/2025
LendInvest Mortgages has announced a new partnership with digital property auction platform, BidX1
Posted: 25/11/2025
Landlords remortgaging in the first half of the year withdrew a record amount of equity to expand their portfolios, Paragon Bank has revealed
Posted: 25/11/2025
Craven Street Wealth (CSW) has completed the acquisition of Pharon Independent Financial Advisers for an undisclosed sum
Posted: 25/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Afin Bank, Sesame Bankhall Group and Newcastle for Intermediaries
Posted: 25/11/2025
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has announced that Norton Home Loans has become the latest firm to join its lender panel.
Posted: 25/11/2025
AJ Bell has called on the Government to “go back to the drawing board” on ISA reform and deliver a long-term review of the market.
The investment platform said a review should be aimed at supporting retail investor engagement in the UK’s flagship savings and investment product
The investment platform said a review should be aimed at supporting retail investor engagement in the UK’s flagship savings and investment product
Posted: 24/11/2025
conveybuddy has added Talbots Law to its legal panel
Posted: 24/11/2025
Bridging lending and application volumes both returned to growth in Q3 following a slight cooling in the previous quarter, new figures from the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) have revealed
Posted: 24/11/2025
Seven in 10 (71%) mortgage brokers have reported “greater caution” among their overseas clients in anticipation of the upcoming Budget, a new study by Butterfield Mortgages has shown
Posted: 24/11/2025
Stonebridge has extended its partnership with mortgage and protection broker, Bennison Brown
Posted: 24/11/2025
Contributions into a combination of Hargreaves Lansdown’s (HL) cash and stocks and shares ISAs have increased by 91% year-on-year between April and the end of October
Posted: 24/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Darlington Building Society, Investec Save and Building Societies Association
Posted: 24/11/2025
One in eight (12%) retail investors have withdrawn some or all their investments since the start of October, while 16% moved their investments around, research by Opinium has shown
Posted: 21/11/2025
The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has announced that Brookfield Surveyors has joined as an associate member
Posted: 21/11/2025
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts totalled £5.2bn in the seven months to October, new HMRC data has revealed
Posted: 21/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Hanley Economic Building Society, Pepper Money and The Right Mortgage & Protection Network
Posted: 21/11/2025
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has welcomed Legl as its latest affiliate member
Posted: 21/11/2025
Three individuals have been arrested by West Midlands Police as part of an investigation led by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) into suspected unauthorised debt activities.
Posted: 20/11/2025
Mortgage Brain and Lloyds Banking Group have collaborated to deliver the first digital full mortgage application (FMA) for Halifax
Posted: 20/11/2025
There has been an increase in engagement with financial advice this year, according to new research by Aviva
Posted: 20/11/2025
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has appointed head of intermediary relationships at Coventry Building Society, Jonathan Stinton, as the group’s new chair.
Stinton, who has served on IMLA’s management committee since 2023, will succeed Richard Beardshaw of HSBC UK, who has completed his two-year term in the role
Stinton, who has served on IMLA’s management committee since 2023, will succeed Richard Beardshaw of HSBC UK, who has completed his two-year term in the role
Posted: 20/11/2025
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the acquisition of the London-based fintech firm, Curve, as it looks to broaden its digital transformation
Posted: 20/11/2025
Mortgage finance is at its most affordable for nearly three years, analysis from Stonebridge has found
Posted: 20/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Atom bank, Paragon Bank and Recognise Bank
Posted: 20/11/2025
Inheritance tax (IHT) has been labelled as the most unfair tax by Brits, new research from Canada Life has revealed
Posted: 19/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring RAW Capital Partners, Afin Bank and Vida Homeloans
Posted: 19/11/2025
Mortgage Brain has announced that it has added the new buy-to-let (BTL) transaction provider, Rely, to its Sourcing Brain and Criteria Brian modules
Posted: 19/11/2025
UK inflation slowed to 3.6% in the year to October, in the last update before the upcoming Autumn Budget, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed
Posted: 19/11/2025
Over four in five (81%) landlords are "very concerned" about a possible National Insurance levy on rental income that could be introduced in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Pegasus Insight has found
Posted: 18/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring The Right Mortgage & Protection Network, Nottingham Building Society and Hanley Economic Building Society
Posted: 18/11/2025
Titan Wealth has announced its intention to acquire the South-Wales based advisory firm, Thomas Carroll Independent Financial Advisors (IFA), from Thomas Carroll Group
Posted: 18/11/2025
kennek has become the latest firm to join the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as an associate member
Posted: 18/11/2025
Chief executive at Scottish Friendly, Stephen McGee, has stated that there is a "strong case" for reducing the cash ISA allowance in the upcoming Budget in order to increase household investments
Posted: 17/11/2025
Around three in five (58%) independent financial advisers (IFAs) are reporting that their clients have made withdrawals from pension lump sums due to speculation about pension tax relief ahead of the Budget
Posted: 17/11/2025
Saffron for Intermediaries discusses its latest lending offering on the MoneyAge blog
Posted: 17/11/2025
Over a million UK adults are set to be in a financial position to buy their first home in the next 12 months, Pepper Money has revealed
Posted: 17/11/2025
Many aspiring house buyers are struggling to take the first step onto the property ladder, new research by Shawbrook has highlighted
Posted: 17/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Primis, Afin Bank and Inspired Lending
Posted: 17/11/2025
The third quarter oversaw a slight dip in intermediary confidence, according to the latest Mortgage Market Tracker report from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA).
Figures showed the typical intermediary placed 92 mortgage cases in the 12 months to September, marginally below Q2’s average of 94
Figures showed the typical intermediary placed 92 mortgage cases in the 12 months to September, marginally below Q2’s average of 94
Posted: 17/11/2025
One in seven (14%) landlords are expected to take a specialist buy-to-let (BTL) loan in the next 12 months, Foundation Home Loans has revealed
Posted: 17/11/2025
The number of ISA millionaires has hit a record high of 5,070, according to new figures from money app, Plum
Posted: 14/11/2025
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network (TRM) has added Masthaven Finance to its lender panel
Posted: 14/11/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hailed its forthcoming targeted support framework as a “revolutionary” step in helping pension savers make more informed decisions, although industry experts have cautioned that data privacy barriers could limit its reach
Posted: 14/11/2025
FRP has acquired Arc & Co for a cash consideration of £6.65m as it continues to expand its national offering
Posted: 14/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Paragon Bank, ModaMortgages and conveybuddy
Posted: 14/11/2025
Financial advisers lack confidence in the economic policy agenda in the UK, with clients reporting concerns around tax and retirement planning, analysis from Unbiased Pro has revealed
Posted: 13/11/2025
The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has appointed Adam Tyler as its new chief executive officer (CEO)
Posted: 13/11/2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth increased by 0.1% in the three months to September, following 0.2% in the three months to August, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed in the last update ahead of the Budget
Posted: 13/11/2025
One in three (33%) crypto holders in the UK are investing to support their retirement, a new study by IG has indicated
Posted: 13/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Atom bank, Black & White Bridging and Landbay
Posted: 13/11/2025
The number of homeowner mortgages in arrears fell by 4% in the third quarter, new figures from UK Finance have shown
Posted: 13/11/2025
April Mortgages has been added to Primis’ lender panel
Posted: 13/11/2025
MoneyAge Awards winner Bespoke Advice discusses the key fundamentals of good financial planning in our latest blog piece
Posted: 12/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Redwood Bank, LHV Bank, and Credas
Posted: 12/11/2025
Over a quarter of over-55s (27%) in the UK have no will in place, leaving them exposed to potential probate complications and unexpected inheritance tax (IHT) bills, a study by Canada Life has revealed
Posted: 12/11/2025
A new specialist buy-to-let (BTL) lender, Rely, has launched to the market under the OSB Group
Posted: 12/11/2025
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed that its 2025/26 levy will remain unchanged at £356m as previously forecast
Posted: 12/11/2025
Over three in five (63%) brokers have reported increased demand for specialist buy-to-let (BTL) products over the past year, new research by Finova has shown
Posted: 12/11/2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not make any changes to tax-free pension lump sum in the upcoming Budget, officials have confirmed
Posted: 11/11/2025
The vast majority of cash ISA savers (87%) believe they need a significant savings buffer to feel comfortable investing, according to a new study by Moneybox
Posted: 11/11/2025
Around 26,000 over-65s with outstanding conventional mortgages died last year, according to estimates from equity release adviser Key
Posted: 11/11/2025
A fifth of UK mortgage brokers (20%) are viewing potential policy changes by the Government as the single most important factor shaping client decisions in the year ahead
Posted: 11/11/2025
Over a third (34%) of people said they don’t know how much they need to contribute to their pensions every year to give themselves a decent income in retirement, Hargreaves Lansdown has revealed
Posted: 11/11/2025
Contributions to newly opened stocks and shares ISAs increased by 13% year-on-year in the third quarter, Scottish Friendly has revealed
Posted: 11/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Zephyr Homeloans, PKF Littlejohn Advisory and Movera
Posted: 11/11/2025
Twelve Wealth Management (TWM) has announced the acquisition of Smith Hobbs Wealth Management for an undisclosed sum
Posted: 10/11/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has suggested there is "little evidence" that certain types of credit builder products are effective for most consumers
Posted: 10/11/2025
The deadline to enter the Wealth and Asset Management Awards 2026 has been extended to 21 November
Posted: 10/11/2025
The majority of cash ISA savers would switch to regular savings accounts rather than stocks and shares should changes to ISA thresholds be announced in the Budget, according to new research by Paragon Bank
Posted: 10/11/2025
Almost half (48%) of adults aged between 18 and 34 expect to still be paying rent or a mortgage in retirement, Royal London has revealed
Posted: 10/11/2025
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has added specialist short-term property finance lender, Glenhawk, to its panel
Posted: 10/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring SmartSearch, Franklin Templeton and Afin Bank
Posted: 10/11/2025
HLPartnership (HLP) has added Handelsbanken to its lender panel
Posted: 10/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring more2life, Hampshire Trust Bank and Vernon Building Society
Posted: 07/11/2025
A “significant minority” of first-time buyers are seeking mortgage deals at 60% loan-to-value (LTV) or lower, according to Moneyfacts
Posted: 07/11/2025
Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) has added 16 new advisers to its ranks in the third quarter
Posted: 07/11/2025
The average UK house price stood at £299,862 in October, which is close to a new record, Halifax has revealed
Posted: 07/11/2025
Uncertainty around future tax changes is taking a toll on financial confidence among consumers, a study from Quilter has indicated
Posted: 07/11/2025
The DFDS Group UK Pension Scheme and the DFDS Logistics Pension Scheme, both of which are sponsored by DFDS, have agreed two full scheme buy-ins with Just Group, totalling a combined £70m
Posted: 06/11/2025
True Potential has rolled out NatWest’s payments and data solution, Payit, to enhance its impulseSave offering
Posted: 06/11/2025
The Bank of England (BoE) has chosen to keep interest rates at 4% in its final base rate decision ahead of the Budget
Posted: 06/11/2025
A third (34%) of active savers have not discussed how family or friends would support them as a power of attorney (PoA) if they were unable to look after their own financial affairs, Paragon Bank research has revealed
Posted: 06/11/2025
Azets Wealth Management has agreed to acquire chartered financial planner, Evans Falco, as it looks to expand its business into the South West
Posted: 06/11/2025
Halving the annual cash ISA allowance could provide a £7.2bn returns boost for cash ISA holders likely to invest their excess funds, new analysis by IG has indicated
Posted: 06/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring LendInvest Mortgages, Hanley Economic Building Society and The Mortgage Works
Posted: 06/11/2025
The Cosworth Racing Limited Pension Fund has completed a £96m buy-in with Legal & General (L&G), securing the pension benefits of over 1,000 retirees and deferred members
Posted: 05/11/2025
Administrative and compliance responsibilities are dominating financial advisers’ workloads, according to a study from Fidelity Adviser Solutions
Posted: 05/11/2025
One quarter of under-35s in the UK have started the customer journey with a protection product but abandoned it, new research by the Association for Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has highlighted
Posted: 05/11/2025
Financial planning and accounting firm Old Mill and its outsourced finance division Brook Financial have merged with Kinbrook Group
Posted: 05/11/2025
Children are set to be taught how mortgages work and how to budget as part of a modernisation drive to the national curriculum in English schools
Posted: 05/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Nationwide, Selina Finance and CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries
Posted: 05/11/2025
Equity release lending rose by 4% in the third quarter compared to last year, new figures published by the Equity Release Council have shown
Posted: 05/11/2025
Yorkshire Building Society has called on the Government to keep the current cash ISA limit and support first-time buyers in the Budget
Posted: 04/11/2025
Seven in 10 landlords (71%) plan to raise rents to offset costs linked to the Renters’ Rights Act, Pegasus Insight has revealed
Posted: 04/11/2025
Evelyn Partners has reported a 7.3% annual rise in assets under management (AuM) to a record high £67bn in Q3
Posted: 04/11/2025
Clients planning for inheritance tax (IHT) are increasingly turning to business relief (BR) solutions ahead of changes that will come into effect in April, research by Downing has revealed
Posted: 04/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring e4 Strategic, Isio and Nationwide
Posted: 04/11/2025
The Chancellor has stated that she will make “necessary choices” in her upcoming Budget and refused to say she would keep to Labour’s manifesto pledge on tax rises
Posted: 04/11/2025
Positivity among buy-to-let (BTL) landlords has more than doubled since last year’s Autumn Budget, Landbay has revealed
Posted: 04/11/2025
The mortgage market softened in October as first-time buyer activity and total residential searches slowed, Twenty7tec has found
Posted: 03/11/2025
Just under half (47%) of first-time buyers have paused their homebuying plans until after the Autumn Budget, new research by eXp UK has revealed
Posted: 03/11/2025
More than 28 million adults have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage their money, Lloyds Banking Group has revealed
Posted: 03/11/2025
The average mortgage rate has fallen to below 5% for the first time since early September, Moneyfacts has revealed
Posted: 03/11/2025
The vast majority (94%) of ISAs with a market value of at least £1m are stock and shares accounts, according to new figures obtained from HMRC by Murphy Wealth
Posted: 03/11/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Santander, Barnett Waddingham and LendInvest Mortgages
Posted: 03/11/2025
FutureFocus Advisory has been acquired by BRI Wealth Management for an undisclosed amount
Posted: 03/11/2025
The estimated number of UK residential transactions totalled 102,420 in August, which is a month-on-month drop of 2%, HMRC has revealed
Posted: 31/10/2025
An estimated £31.6bn is languishing in UK adult savings accounts earning 1% interest or less, according to the latest analysis of CACI data from Spring
Posted: 31/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Accord Mortgages, Barclays and Paragon Bank
Posted: 31/10/2025
Annual house price inflation accelerated to 2.4% in the year to October, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index
Posted: 31/10/2025
Phoebus Software has entered into a five-year agreement with Monmouthshire Building Society to deliver account serving technology for the society’s 90,000 mortgage and savings members
Posted: 31/10/2025
HMRC repaid more than £48m to people who overpaid tax when they flexibly accessed their pensions in Q3 2025, the latest Government Pension Schemes Newsletter has revealed
Posted: 30/10/2025
One in five (20%) would-be homebuyers are unaware of support available to them, including schemes such as the lifetime ISA and right to buy, research by Shawbrook has revealed
Posted: 30/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring United Trust Bank, Vida Homeloans and The Mortgage Works
Posted: 30/10/2025
Plannr has announced an integration with connectivity tool, ZeroKey
Posted: 30/10/2025
Over one in five mortgage brokers (22%) are reporting that their clients are having to take extra steps to prove affordability because of their career choice or working pattern, new findings from Nottingham Building Society have revealed
Posted: 30/10/2025
Net mortgage approvals for house purchases increased by 1,000 in September to total 65,900, new Bank of England (BoE) data has revealed
Posted: 29/10/2025
MorganAsh has made enhancements to the MorganAsh Resilience System (MARS) by adding greater customisation to customers’ vulnerability assessments and flexibility across the platform to support firms across different sectors
Posted: 29/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Black & White Bridging, Paragon Bank and Key Group
Posted: 29/10/2025
LendInvest has announced the completion of its latest securitisation which includes a £310.6m pool of UK prime mortgages
Posted: 29/10/2025
MoneyAge has launched its latest survey on the mortgage and bridging market, with respondents being entered into a draw to win a £100 M&S voucher
Posted: 29/10/2025
HSBC UK has seen its profit before tax fall by 6% to $4.92bn in the nine months to 30 September
Posted: 28/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Keystone Property Finance, Hampshire Trust Bank and Just Wealth
Posted: 28/10/2025
Over three in five (64%) landlords do not think the Government will deliver leasehold reform by the end of the Parliament, research by Landbay has revealed
Posted: 28/10/2025
Forty-seven per cent of advisers have reported that their clients are cutting pension contributions to invest in inheritance tax (IHT) solutions, new research by Downing has indicated
Posted: 28/10/2025
Vibrant Mortgages has become the latest firm to join Stonebridge’s network as an appointed representative firm
Posted: 28/10/2025
Over one in three people (36%) are keeping their savings with an account provided by their main current account provider, new research by Spring has shown
Posted: 27/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Offa, Santander and Barnett Waddingham
Posted: 27/10/2025
Afin Bank has joined L&G’s Mortgage Club lender panel to make the specialist lender accessible to more advisers across the UK
Posted: 27/10/2025
Almost a fifth (19%) of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) aged 55 and over are unaware that unused private pensions will be liable for inheritance tax (IHT), Charles Stanley research has found.
From 6 April 2027, changes to IHT rules will affect how pension pots are treated upon death, with unused private pensions being included as part of an individual’s estate
From 6 April 2027, changes to IHT rules will affect how pension pots are treated upon death, with unused private pensions being included as part of an individual’s estate
Posted: 27/10/2025
Clifton Wealth Partnership (CWP) has launched Wesleyan’s smoothed with profits fund on its in-house investment platform, Morgan Lloyd Invest, which is designed to provide flexibility to financial planners and their clients
Posted: 27/10/2025
NatWest has recorded a year-on-year profit increase of 35%, totalling £1.68bn in the third quarter
Posted: 24/10/2025
Acre has integrated LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) into its system, providing advisers with access to personalised home insurance quotes in the mortgage process
Posted: 24/10/2025
AFH Wealth Management has announced the acquisition of St Albans-based financial planning firm Avidity Wealth Management for an undisclosed sum
Posted: 24/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Vida Homeloans, HLPartnership and Access Financial Services
Posted: 24/10/2025
Lloyds Banking Group has seen its profit after tax fall by 42% year-on-year in the third quarter to £778m, following an £800m charge for motor finance compensation arrangements
Posted: 23/10/2025
Almost three in five (59%) people are concerned about rumoured changes to pension tax-free cash rules in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Nucleus Financial Platforms has found
Posted: 23/10/2025
Two pension schemes sponsored by the UK subsidiary of a US-based retail group have completed two full-scheme buy-in transactions worth around £130m with Aviva, securing the benefits of approximately 600 deferred members and 1,200 pensioners and dependants
Posted: 23/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Darlington Building Society, Newcastle for Intermediaries and Foundation Home Loans
Posted: 23/10/2025
More than a third (36%) of high net worth individuals (HNWI) believe that the Government will raise inheritance tax (IHT) again at the Autumn Budget, research from Saltus has found
Posted: 22/10/2025
SmartSearch has partnered with technology consultancy and accountancy automation provider, T-Tech, to simplify anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
Posted: 22/10/2025
Quilter has recorded a 48% year-on-year increase in its net inflows, which totalled £2.2bn in the third quarter
Posted: 22/10/2025
Annual house price growth dipped to 3% in the year to August, down from 3.2% in July, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown
Posted: 22/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Atom bank, Hampshire Trust Bank and Just Mortgages
Posted: 22/10/2025
UK inflation grew by 3.8% in the year to September, after increasing by the same amount in July and August, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed
Posted: 22/10/2025
A total 49,590 new buy-to-let (BTL) loans were advanced in the UK during Q2, worth an estimated £8.8bn, new figures published by UK Finance have shown
Posted: 22/10/2025
Lloyds Bank has announced the successful scaling of its adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot to accelerate the bank’s AI transformation
Posted: 21/10/2025
Over a third (36%) of people aged between 60 and 78 don’t know what they are going to do with their tax-free cash, Hargreaves Lansdown has revealed
Posted: 21/10/2025
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached £4.39bn in the first half of the current financial year, HMRC has reported
Posted: 21/10/2025
Younger financial advisers are more likely to be working with newer clients, a new study by NextWealth and Aegon has indicated
Posted: 21/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Nucleus Financial Platforms, Target Group and conveybuddy
Posted: 21/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Vernon Building Society, Landbay and Yorkshire Building Society
Posted: 20/10/2025
The average price of property coming to the market for sale has risen by 0.3% to £371,422, an increase worth £1,165, according to the latest Rightmove House Price Index
Posted: 20/10/2025
Defaqto has launched MPS Comparator performance averages for passive and active portfolios
Posted: 20/10/2025
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has announced that 4Corners Property has joined its conveyancing panel
Posted: 20/10/2025
Sesame has added Handelsbanken to its lender panel to provide its adviser network with access to the bank
Posted: 20/10/2025
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called on banks and other payment firms to improve their measures to protect consumers against romance fraud
Posted: 17/10/2025
Titan Wealth Group and Third Financial have announced an extension of their strategic partnership, with Third to provide an adviser as a platform solution to Titan’s Wealth Planning division
Posted: 17/10/2025
M&G has completed a £96m buy-in with an unnamed UK pension scheme, sponsored by a US parent company, securing the pension scheme benefits for over 1,000 members
Posted: 17/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring LendInvest Mortgages, Dudley Building Society and Shawbrook
Posted: 17/10/2025
Legal & General (L&G) has partnered with Microsoft to deliver an AI-powered customer service platform designed to enhance interactions for both customers and employees
Posted: 16/10/2025
The winners of the MoneyAge Awards 2025 were announced last night at a gala ceremony
Posted: 16/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Foundation Home Loans, Landbay and Zephyr Homeloans
Posted: 16/10/2025
UK gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3% in the three months to August, following a jump of 0.2% in the three months to July
Posted: 16/10/2025
Purplebrick Mortgages has partnered with customer service technology firm, JammJar
Posted: 16/10/2025
The Chancellor is looking to use her Budget in November to revive plans for an ISA overhaul, according to a report by The Financial Times
Posted: 15/10/2025
SmartSearch has launched a strategic integration with legal AI technology provider, Clio
Posted: 15/10/2025
Air has warned that a potential pause in Bank of England (BoE) base rate cuts would compound the risk of mortgage shocks for older borrowers and the need for advisers to consider all options
Posted: 15/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Hampshire Trust Bank, Roma Finance and United Trust Bank
Posted: 15/10/2025
Market Financial Solutions has been added to Mortgage Intelligence’s panel of lenders
Posted: 15/10/2025
MQube has announced that it has now tokenised £1.3bn of mortgage debt on the blockchain
Posted: 14/10/2025
Vida Group has recorded a 463% year-on-year increase in its profit before tax to £10.7m in the six months to 30 June
Posted: 14/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Norton Home Loans, Access FS, and Hodge
Posted: 14/10/2025
AJ Bell has announced the successful integration of digital advice software platform, Dynamic Planner
Posted: 14/10/2025
Titan Wealth has reached an agreement to acquire Blacktower Group for an undisclosed sum, adding £2.2bn to the firm’s assets under management (AUM)
Posted: 14/10/2025
Over two in five (44%) of savers with fixed rate accounts have already increased their savings into additional fixed accounts in anticipation of future Bank of England (BoE) base rate cuts, new analysis by Investec Save has shown
Posted: 14/10/2025
Cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider Finova has signed a new long-term agreement with LV= to support the group’s equity release platform
Posted: 14/10/2025
Barclays and TSB have announced that they are supporting the Rezide Equity Loan, a new second charge product that has been created by housebuilders, Barratt Redrow and Persimmon
Posted: 13/10/2025
The Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) has announced that Greenfield Bridging has become its latest lender partner
Posted: 13/10/2025
Over two in five (44%) aspiring homeowners are actively considering new builds, new research by Skipton Building Society has shown
Posted: 13/10/2025
Average fixed mortgage rates in the UK on both two and five-year terms have registered a rise in October for the first time in eight months
Posted: 13/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Dudley Building Society, Wesleyan Group and SDKA
Posted: 13/10/2025
Fears around additional pension reforms in the upcoming Autumn Budget have led to a 33% increase in SIPP withdrawal requests from Bestinvest’s do-it-yourself investors in September
Posted: 13/10/2025
Wey Bridging Finance has become the latest lender member to join the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA)
Posted: 13/10/2025
Independent financial advisers (IFAs) have reported a surge in enquiries with 68% suggesting that clients wanting to make changes ahead of the Budget is their biggest challenge, new research from Rathbones has shown
Posted: 10/10/2025
Over seven in 10 (73%) of easy access accounts either impose a cut-off time or fail to offer payments within two hours, research by Spring has found
Posted: 10/10/2025
The economic climate is affecting people’s decisions and their emotional response to risk, new research by the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has indicated
Posted: 10/10/2025
The trustees of the Ferno (UK) Limited Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme have secured a full scheme buy-in worth approximately £4m with Legal & General (L&G), covering the benefits of around 100 members
Posted: 10/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Black & White Bridging, Hampshire Trust Bank and The Right Mortgage & Protection Network
Posted: 10/10/2025
Quilter Financial Planning has added eight new appointed representative (AR) firms to its advice network
Posted: 09/10/2025
Financial planning business Finli Group has announced the acquisition of a further four firms, bringing its total number of acquisitions so far this year to 18
Posted: 09/10/2025
Lloyds Banking Group has acquired the remaining 49.9% of share capital of Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW) from Schroders Group, in exchange for its 19.1% stake in Cazenove Capital
Posted: 09/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Buckinghamshire Building Society, Aspen Bridging and The Right Mortgage & Protection Network
Posted: 09/10/2025
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has warned the Chancellor not to use the housing market as a convenient target for tax rises in November’s Budget
Posted: 09/10/2025
Three in five (60%) cash ISA holders in the UK could be persuaded to move some of their funds and invest in a stocks and shares ISA, a new report from Royal London has stated
Posted: 09/10/2025
Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) has added long-term lender, April Mortgages, to its lender panel
Posted: 09/10/2025
The Conservative Party has announced that it would scrap stamp duty on sales of primary residencies if it won the next General Election.
Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, told the party’s conference that she would abolish the tax that new buyers in England and Northern Ireland pay on house purchases over £125,000
Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, told the party’s conference that she would abolish the tax that new buyers in England and Northern Ireland pay on house purchases over £125,000
Posted: 08/10/2025
SmartSearch has agreed to acquire identity verification solutions provider, Credas Technologies
Posted: 08/10/2025
The creator of a £1.3m Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, following a prosecution by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Posted: 08/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring The Mortgage Works, Norton Group and Vernon Building Society
Posted: 08/10/2025
Bridging lender StreamBank has been added to Synergy Commercial Finance’s lender panel
Posted: 08/10/2025
First-time buyer (FTB) mortgage applications in Q3 2025 increased by 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year, new analysis by Yorkshire Building Society has shown
Posted: 08/10/2025
CapitalRise has become the latest lender to join the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA)
Posted: 08/10/2025
Wealth management group Fairstone has acquired Norfolk-based financial advisory firm Allen Tomas & Co
Posted: 07/10/2025
PEXA has announced a strategic collaboration with the conveyancing firm, Muve
Posted: 07/10/2025
UK house prices dropped by 0.3% month-on-month in September, following an increase of 0.2% in August, Halifax has revealed
Posted: 07/10/2025
Today's round up of developments coming out of the consumer finance space, featuring Hampshire Trust Bank, Buckinghamshire Building Society and Pepper Money
Posted: 07/10/2025
SmartSearch has announced an integration with financial services software provider, Iress
Posted: 06/10/2025
Coventry Building Society has become the latest lender to be added to Mortgage Brain’s new Submissions Brain platform
Posted: 06/10/2025
Twenty-three per cent of people are aiming to give money away as part of an effort to manage their inheritance tax (IHT) bills, new research by Hargreaves Lansdown has indicated
Posted: 06/10/2025
LIBF has launched a new scholarship scheme with The Mortgage Mum to support people from underrepresented groups and help them start a career in mortgage advice
Posted: 06/10/2025
Perenna and the long-term fixed mortgage market
Content editor, Dan McGrath, spoke to head of product, proposition and distribution at Perenna, John Davison, to explore the long-term fixed mortgage market, the role that Perenna plays in this sector and the impact of the recent Autumn Budget
The role of the bridging market and technology usage in the industry
Content editor, Dan McGrath, sat down with chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, Damien Druce, and head of development finance at Empire Global Finance, Pete Williams, to explore the role of the bridging sector, the role of AI across the industry and how the property market has fared in the Labour Government’s first year in office.
NEW BUILD IN FOCUS - NEW EPISODE OF THE MORTGAGE INSIDER PODCAST, OUT NOW
Figures from the National House-Building Council saw Q1 2025 register a 36% increase in new homes built across the UK compared with the same period last year, representing a striking development for the first-time buyer market. But with the higher cost of building, ongoing planning challenges and new and changing regulations, how sustainable is this growth? And what does it mean for brokers?
Does the North-South divide still exist in the UK housing market?
What do the most expensive parts of the country reveal about shifting demand? And why is the Manchester housing market now outperforming many southern counterparts?
In this episode of the Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast, host Phil Spencer is joined by Lucian Cook, Head of Research at Savills, and Ross Jones, founder of Home Financial and Evolve Commercial Finance, to explore how regional trends are redefining the UK housing, mortgage and buy-to-let markets.
In this episode of the Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast, host Phil Spencer is joined by Lucian Cook, Head of Research at Savills, and Ross Jones, founder of Home Financial and Evolve Commercial Finance, to explore how regional trends are redefining the UK housing, mortgage and buy-to-let markets.
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