We spoke to Tracey Martin, head of sales at Roma Finance, about potential casualties and consolidation during 2019 and why its lending decision is based on four pillars.

Because of the area we work in – helping lenders find solutions for customers in arrears – Brexit will probably result in increased business for us.

The value and volume of new second charge mortgage business both saw annual growth of 21% in November, according to the latest data by the Finance and Leasing Association.

Source Insurance has extended its distribution by integrating iPipeline's protection sourcing system, SolutionBuilder, into its general insurance platform.

Openwork has appointed Claire Limon as head of recruitment and development as it aims to grow the UK financial advice market.

Paradigm Mortgage Services is hosting a free direct authorisation transition workshop in London later this month.

UK GDP grew by 0.3% in the three months to November 2018, continuing to slow after a summer peak, according to the latest ONS statistics.

Accord Mortgages has cut rates on its high LTV mortgages and added £1,000 cashback.

Octane Capital says is "prepared to acquire suitable lenders" if the opportunity arises due to uncertainty in the specialist lending market.

Virgin Money and Aberdeen Standard Investments have agreed a joint investments and pensions venture which will see ASI acquire 50% of Virgin Money Unit Trust Managers for £40m.