Open Finance | Lockdown Separates Digital Leaders & Laggards

On top of Open Finance, the COVID-19 restrictions have highlighted our growing dependence on digital platforms. From individual entrepreneurs to billion-dollar corporations, digital platforms are now the backbone of society and the economy. Companies worldwide have rushed to integrate technology for remote work. Video conferencing has become the standard, replacing face-to-face meetings. Various project management, […]

Credit Card Debt

How Brokers Support Clients with Persistent Credit Card Debt.  Liz Syms, CEO and Founder of Connect for Intermediaries, highlights the vital role that brokers play in supporting individuals struggling with persistent credit card debt. This need became even more urgent following a major regulatory shift in 2018, when the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced new […]

Specialist Mortgage Brokers

Liz Syms on FCA’s Mortgage Market Study: A Resilience-Focused Perspective for Specialist Mortgage Brokers.  Liz Syms, CEO of Connect for Intermediaries, shares a specialist broker’s perspective on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) final Mortgage Market Study, a pivotal review with implications for adviser-led resilience planning. The FCA’s comprehensive report reviews the first-charge residential mortgage market […]

Broker Lender Panel

Broker Lender Panel | The mortgage market landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, creating greater complexity even within the mainstream sector. Liz Syms, CEO and Founder of Connect, emphasises the necessity for brokers to stay informed about the evolving dynamics of the mortgage market. A depth of knowledge is now required for a single […]