CML news & views

Issue no. 9 - 18 May 2010

Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians went through intensive negotiations before agreeing the policy priorities for the new coalition government. Few could have predicted what would emerge. Today, therefore, we examine the changed priorities for the parties in government, and explain what they might mean for the lending industry.

In this issue

New politics? New challenges for lenders!
New government should maintain help for borrowers
Regulatory developments come under scrutiny
CML recruits Detica NetReveal

New politics? New challenges for lenders!

The general election has produced an unexpected outcome, and all the talk is of 'new politics'. But what will it mean for the lending industry?

New government should maintain help for borrowers

Mortgage arrears and possessions are lower than expected. But despite the pressure on finances, the government needs to maintain support to keep the numbers in check.

Regulatory developments come under scrutiny

Lenders are trying to get to grips with a raft of regulatory initiatives. Our forthcoming conference on regulation will update the industry on developments.