The Interview
The Interview… Dawid Kotur, CEO of Curvestone AI
Dawid Kotur discusses his journey into the UK mortgage sector, and why the industry must reject 'black box' solutions.
Regulation
News
High-value property tax would increase costs for councils, warns LGA
The Government’s High Value Council Tax Surcharge would apply to homes worth more than £2m, but councils would be expected to bill, collect and enforce the surcharge.
News
Specialist legal regulation would deliver better outcomes for conveyancing sector, says SLC
The SLC said specialist expertise is needed as the conveyancing market faces challenges like fraud, cybercrime and home-buying reform.
News
FLA urges Healey to reform consumer credit rules to unlock investment
The Finance & Leasing Association has called on new chancellor John Healey to prioritise reform of the Consumer Credit Act, warning that outdated lending rules are holding back business investment.
Compliance
AFM calls for reform of Public Interest Entity regime
The Association of Financial Mutuals has urged the Government and regulators to reform the Public Interest Entity regime, warning that smaller mutuals face disproportionate audit and compliance costs.
News
Buy Now Pay Later use remains high as total spend tops £7bn – Experian
The number of customers aged 65-74 using BNPL rose 46% year-on-year, while use among people aged 75 and over increased by 53%.
Regulation
Tax reforms risk slowing housing market movement, warns Audley Group CEO
Nick Sanderson said: “If we want to improve housing affordability for future generations, we need policies that support people at every stage of life.”
News
BuildwellAI launches compliance platform for UK construction sector
Founded by Ben Smallwood, the platform aims to create a single record of construction documentation and inspections throughout a project's lifecycle.
News
FCA opened one mortgage fraud enforcement investigation in 2025
Freedom of Information data obtained by Thirdfort found the FCA opened just 1 enforcement investigation into mortgage fraud in 2025, down from 3 in 2024.
News
FLA backs AI innovation while calling for stronger consumer safeguards
The FLA said AI is already changing how consumers search for, compare and make financial decisions.
Regulation
FCA review warns AI could reshape retail financial services by 2030
The FCA has published The Mills Review, setting out how AI could reshape retail financial services by 2030 and beyond, with industry figures warning that consumer trust, accountability and protections will be critical.
News
New regulations drive higher asking rents, expert warns
Nathan Khider stated that tenants are competing for homes and prices are increasing as landlords look for ways around the ban on bidding wars.