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People looking to lend money or invest through crowdfunding will be better protected under new rules confirmed today by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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House prices increased by 2.4% in February, the eleventh monthly increase in the past twelve months. The average price is, however, still 10% below the August 2007 peak.
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The FCA has published its latest review of financial incentive schemes, noting that while many firms had shown improvement there was still work to be done.
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Halifax Intermediaries has today offered to pay the full stamp duty bill for first time buyers purchasing properties up to the value of £250,000.
Mortgage News
Openwork embarks on MMR-focused road shows
Openwork is hosting a series of mortgage, protection and general insurance road shows across the UK, focusing on the implications of the Mortgage Market Review and its impact on the way firms operate in a post-MMR world.
Loans & Lending News
Brokers seek secured loan training ahead of regulation
90% of intermediaries would welcome the opportunity to improve their understanding of secured loans ahead of the sector’s regulation, a survey by Promise Solutions has revealed.
Commercial Finance News
Shawbrook Commercial launches range of larger loans
Shawbrook’s Commercial Mortgages division is launching a dedicated range of larger loans products.
Economy News
Bank rate and QE maintained
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5%.
Debt & Insolvency News
Repossessions forecast to plummet next year: HML
HML data forecasts that there will be 25,057 repossessions during 2014 – a decline of 13% from the CML’s 28,900 repossessions noted for 2013.
Regulation News
FCA finalises new crowdfunding regulation
People looking to lend money or invest through crowdfunding will be better protected under new rules confirmed today by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Insurance News
Uinsure launches 5-star rated home insurance
General insurance provider Uinsure has announced the launch of its Defaqto 5 star rated home insurance product.
Business News
Spring Finance completes £100 million funding line
Spring Finance, the Hertfordshire-based company which operates in the second charge loan market, has completed a £100 million bank funding line.
Technology News
Prudential Financial Planning adopts XPLAN to power sales and advice
IRESS today announces that its wealth management and advice platform XPLAN has been selected by Prudential UK to power and guide its Prudential Financial Planning (PFP) client sales and advice model.
Pensions & Equity Release News
Fresh calls for financial planning to be taught in schools
The basics of financial planning should be taught in British secondary schools and colleges, according to the UK division of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
Investments & Offshore News
New Omnis funds raise £125m in four-week offer period
Openwork’s new multi-asset model portfolios have attracted inflows of £125m during a four-week offer period which ended this week.
Surveying & Conveyancing News
Blacks Connect launches new online will-writing service
Broker-focused conveyancer, Blacks Connect, has today launched a new online will-writing service allowing brokers to provide a will to clients in as little as 15 minutes.
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