Meg Bratley
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92% of FAs say clients make financial decisions without their knowledge
In a recent survey by Twenty7tec, 92% of financial advisers and wealth managers reported that clients make decisions without their knowledge when…
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Broker mandates vulnerability checks as FCA warns of weak identification
A mortgage and protection brokerage in Liverpool has mandated the completion of vulnerability assessments for all customers, as the FCA warns financial…
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Fixed mortgage rates cut across the spectrum
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals fixed mortgage rates have fallen across the spectrum and overall product choice has grown month-on-month…
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Paradigm Protect announce new protection technology partnership with UnderwriteMe
Paradigm Protect, the directly authorised protection proposition – which is part of Paradigm Mortgage Services – has today (10thOctober 2023) announced a new…
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Propertymark: Infrastructure first approach to housing development will be key for Labour’s plans to rebuild the country
At this week’s Labour Party Conference, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said that: “If the Tories won’t build, if the Tories can’t build,…
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HBSG launches a discussion paper to help improve the home buying and selling process
Feedback sought from across the home moving industry, government and consumers The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) is an informal mix…
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Slump in the pension transfer market as nearly 2000 advisers leave the market in 4 years and transfer values plummet
LCP are warning that some members who may benefit from a DB pension transfer may lose out because of a smaller pool…
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Mortgage expert reacts to house prices falling for the 6th consecutive month
According to Halifax, UK house prices fell for the sixth consecutive month in September. Mortgage and Property experts alike have been reacting to…
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ESG Investing declining in popularity as fears of greenwashing grow
The popularity of ESG investing is declining since the heady days of 2021, though a majority of private investors (53%) still say…
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GRiD: Stress caused by financial worry is the health and wellbeing issue affecting most generations of staff, according to employers
As World Mental Health Day approaches, new research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector shows that employers believe that stress…

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