Michael Griffiths speaks to head of public affairs at PIMFA, Simon Harrington, about how financial services firms are preparing for the FCA’s Consumer Duty regulation
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FCA announces £235m redress for Woodford investors
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UK inflation remains in double digits at 10.1%
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One in six advisers believe Consumer Duty assessments will lead to fee increases
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News in brief – 21 April 2023
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Mini-Budget fuelled rush in mortgage overpayments amid rising rates
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Rate of annual house price growth slows to 5.5% – ONS
Preparing for Consumer Duty
Is 2025 the year of the remortgage?
An estimated 1.8 million fixed rate mortgage deals are due to expire in 2025, 400,000 more than in 2024. This surge in remortgaging presents a critical opportunity for mortgage brokers to offer essential advice and financial support to homeowners across the UK, ensuring they transition smoothly to new deals amid stabilising interest rates and heightened affordability checks.
The future of the bridging industry and the Autumn Budget
MoneyAge content editor, Dan McGrath, is joined by head of marketing at Black & White Bridging, Matt Horton, to discuss the bridging industry, the impact of the Autumn Budget and what the future holds for the sector.
The UK housing market in 2024
The performance of the UK housing market in 2024 has largely exceeded many people's expectations, although challenges remain for first-time buyers due to house prices increasing and a testing rental market for many. Regional disparities, such as the North-South divide, also continue to influence housing accessibility and affordability for many buyers in pockets of the country.
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