Compliance
Quiet erosion: Why due diligence is not a variable cost
John Barbour of Rockstead warns against weakening audit and due diligence standards in mortgage funding markets.
Rockstead
Opinion
Why funders must look closely at vulnerability in later life lending
John Barbour discusses how funders must strengthen long-term risk oversight in later life lending to address vulnerability and Consumer Duty obligations.
Opinion
Regulation, not demand, is driving the shape of lending
John Barbour, chief executive at Rockstead, discusses how regulation is increasingly shaping lending strategy and market dynamics.
Bridging Finance
Bridging growth needs better risk management
John Barbour explains how tighter liquidity and recent lender failures are prompting funders to scrutinise risk and governance more closely in the bridging sector.
Compliance
Broadstone agrees acquisition of Rockstead to expand banking and credit advisory arm
Broadstone has agreed to acquire risk consultancy Rockstead, adding scale and expertise to its banking and credit advisory business.
Opinion
Why the collapse of US auto finance lenders matters for UK mortgages
John Barbour, chief executive at Rockstead, discusses how US market events can impact the UK mortgage sector.
News
Rockstead appoints new CEO and executive chairman
John Barbour and Brian Pitt will work together over the next few months to make the transition smooth for clients, colleagues, and the wider business.
Featured
Rockstead appoints Tony Botteley as senior BDM
Botteley brings a wealth of experience in financial services across a wide range of asset classes and jurisdictions.
News
Rockstead joins the BDLA
Rockstead was established in 2008 to provide a range of services to businesses involved in financial services as well as other regulated and non-regulated sectors.
Featured
Intermediary market has critical role in the future lending landscape, says panel
The 90-minute panel debate covered a wide range of topics including interest rates, house prices, and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Featured
Rockstead joins Equity Release Council as an associate member
The Council is dedicated to raising standards in equity release lending, ensuring fair value and good consumer outcomes.
Technology
Rockstead has appointed David Hunter to a senior development role
Due diligence and business review provider Rockstead has added David Hunter to its team as senior business development manager.