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10 years since FG11/5 10 years since FG11/5

10 May 2021

Can you remember what you were doing 10 years ago? Well, SimplyBiz Head of Business Consultancy, Karl Dines, was picking up the FCA's FG11/5 for a good old read.  Here, you can read about what this guidance meant for the industry then, and what it means today.

SimplyBiz launches dedicated protection hub SimplyBiz launches dedicated protection hub

06 May 2021

"Whilst the protection gap is still of great concern, it’s been heartening to see growing interest, from both intermediaries and clients, in ensuring that cover to protect the interests of families, individuals and businesses in the long-term is in place."  Hear more from Martin Reynolds, Chief Executive of SimplyBiz Mortgages, on our brand new Protection Hub in this article.

SimplyBiz Mortgages welcomes Philip Daffern SimplyBiz Mortgages welcomes Philip Daffern

05 May 2021

It’s great to have Philip Daffern aboard as he joins SimplyBiz Mortgages as Senior Lender Account Manager

SimplyBiz announces it is working with Financial Vulnerability Taskforce SimplyBiz announces it is working with Financial Vulnerability Taskforce

28 Apr 2021

SimplyBiz is delighted to be working with the Financial Vulnerability Taskforce.  It's vital to help financial advisers and mortgage brokers understand more about recognising and supporting vulnerable clients, and we believe that the most effective way to do this will be through unifying efforts and resources across the sector.

Hoxton Capital Management joins Pension Transfer Bureau Hoxton Capital Management joins Pension Transfer Bureau

23 Apr 2021

We are delighted to welcome Hoxton Capital Management to our DB Pension Transfer Bureau. Hoxton offers an international service, meaning it is able to conduct cases for clients not only in the UK, but also the EU, US, Australia and the Middle East.

Poor M&A due diligence may come back to haunt advice firms Poor M&A due diligence may come back to haunt advice firms

20 Apr 2021

“The two areas that probably matter the most are the quality and depth of the client bank, and the technology and systems with which the practice operate”.  Our Joint CEO, Matt Timmins, takes a deep dive into the adviser M&A market.

Make the FCSC fair for all Make the FCSC fair for all

13 Apr 2021

In this compelling piece Martin Reynolds, Chief Executive of SimplyBiz Mortgages, explores the flaws in the way the FSCS levy is currently funded. 

The Last Word: Makayla Everitt The Last Word: Makayla Everitt

13 Apr 2021

In this month’s focussed interview from Mortgage Introducer, Makayla Everitt, Head of SimplyBiz Mortgages, keeps 'an eye on the future' as she discusses effects of the pandemic, the market's direction of travel and her hidden costume design skills!

Advisers uniquely positioned to support vulnerable clients Advisers uniquely positioned to support vulnerable clients

06 Apr 2021

In his latest FT Adviser article, Ken Davy discusses the circumstances which have resulted in an increased number of clients who could be considered vulnerable, and how financial advisers are uniquely positioned to support them.

RICS guidance is welcome step forward RICS guidance is welcome step forward

25 Mar 2021

SimplyBiz Mortgages Chief Executive, Martin Reynolds, spoke to Mortgage Introducer about the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) guidance on cladding and the use of EWS1 forms,