The recent UK election brought a Labour government aiming to reshape the mortgage market with ambitious housing plans and stricter regulations. This blog explores the impacts on mortgages and the essential role of customer verification and onboarding.

We sit down with Maurice Roche, Managing Director FSI UK, Zühlke, to explore his multifaceted career and the innovative strides he's made in the industry.

Affordability assessments are critical for lenders to ensure responsible lending. However, traditional manual processes are plagued by inefficiencies and high costs. This blog explores how automation can revolutionise affordability checks, offering a streamlined, accurate, and cost-effective solution tailored to the unique needs of the mortgage industry.

Sikoia becomes a member in the Equity Release Council, the industry body for the UK equity release sector. The decision comes at a pivotal time as the Council introduces significant updates to its Standards, enhancing customer protection and fostering innovation within the sector.

We sat down with Ion to gain insights from his career spanning big banks and fintech startups. He emphasized aligning strategy, products and technology to drive innovation tailored to customer needs. Ion also weighed in on embedded lending's disruption, AI's potential in underwriting, and balancing data utilization with privacy.

We sit down with Matt who shares insights from his diverse experiences in insurance, real estate, and technology, highlighting the defining moments that shaped his approach as a head of compliance. His story is a compelling exploration of adapting to change and innovating within the complex world of regulatory compliance across various industries.