Opinion

24 September 2026

Q3 in review: An honest reflection from PMS HQ

I can hardly believe we’re nine months into this year! It doesn’t feel like five minutes since we were all talking about what 2026 might hold, and here we are planning for 2027.

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Opinion
Claire Cherrington reflecting business performance and strategic planning

24 June 2026

Q2: What a quarter! And what’s ahead...

Hi everyone. I can’t quite believe we’re at the end of another quarter, and that 2026 is now halfway over. And that must mean it’s time for me to put together my regular recap of what’s been going on, and what I’m looking forward to.

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Guides and explainers
FCA increasing scrutiny of wealth, mortgage and protection firms.

9 June 2026

Ad-hoc support for firms with FCA information requests

We’re hearing from an increased number of wealth, mortgage and protection firms that the FCA is taking a closer look at specific parts of their business...

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News and announcements
Conference panel speakers participating in a live discussion on stage

13 May 2026

The best photos from last week’s Bankhall/PMS Conference & Awards

We captured hundreds of photos at last week’s PMS Conference & Awards 2026, and we’ve picked out just a handful of them here for you!

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News and announcements
Professionals sharing insights during a conference

13 May 2026

Key takeaways from last week’s Bankhall/PMS Conference & Awards

Last Wednesday, hundreds of advisers who work with the PMS Mortgage Club and Bankhall joined together at The VOX in Birmingham for a day jam-packed with information and insight.

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News and announcements
Social media icons representing online engagement.

11 May 2026

Turning social posts into real conversations (and real clients)

Let’s start with something that you may not have spent too much time thinking about:

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News and announcements
Lending Unlocked event for mortgage advisers

27 April 2026

Specialist Lending Unlocked: Why this conversation has never mattered more

This November, we're bringing the industry together for Specialist Lending Unlocked — a dedicated one-day event designed to help advisers get to grips with one of the fastest-growing areas of the mortgage market.

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News and announcements
Richard Goppy appointed Director at PMS Mortgage Club

21 April 2026

Richard Goppy to rejoin PMS as Director Of Acquisition & Key Accounts

PMS Mortgage Club has confirmed the appointment of Richard Goppy as Director of Acquisition & Key Accounts for PMS.

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News and announcements
Q1 2026 review highlighting challenges and achievements across the industry

21 April 2026

Q1 2026 in review: For what you’re navigating, we salute you!

There’s only one way to describe 2026 so far — relentless! And no. You’re not imagining it. 

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News and announcements
update on MFS

26 February 2026

Urgent news regarding Market Financial Solutions (MFS)

We would like to make you aware of the recent news regarding Market Financial Solutions (MFS), who have now appointed administrators and are unable to progress any bridging or buy-to-let applications.

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Opinion
Digital regulatory assessment and adviser support

4 February 2026

The FCA’s Protection Market Study: a positive update for advisers

The FCA has now published its interim report into the distribution of pure protection products. The report is broadly positive, finding that, for customers who hold protection, the market works well, with high claims acceptance and low complaint levels. The FCA is not proposing significant market‑wide intervention and is not considering banning or capping commission. It will use existing rules first and is consulting on limited next steps through 31 March 2026, with a final report expected in Q3 2026.

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Opinion
Director, Claire Cherrington gives recap and rebalancing regarding business

9 January 2026

The story of 2025 — and what it’s telling us about 2026

Distribution Director, Claire Cherrington, recaps 2025 and gazes into her crystal ball for what lies ahead...

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News and announcements
Business data and compliance representing regulatory oversight

24 June 2025

Why the FCA’s “Dear CEO” letter demands more than compliance

As someone who’s passionate about data—and firmly believes that a clear data strategy is key to driving real business value—I see the FCA’s latest “Dear CEO” letter outlined in a recent Citywire article as more than just a regulatory update.

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News and announcements
New building society join Panel

1 May 2025

Loughborough Building Society joins PMS Mortgage Club panel

Loughborough Building Society has today joined the PMS Mortgage Club panel, significantly expanding intermediary access to its extensive range of specialist mortgage solutions.

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News and announcements
decorative image

16 April 2025

Bankhall and PMS unveil new platform enhancements with Acre to help transform advisers’ businesses

Bankhall and PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), have unveiled a series of updates developed by Acre, one of the UK’s leading mortgage and protection platforms, to help Directly Authorised (DA) firms improve efficiency and deliver better customer outcomes.

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Opinion
Thank you note from The CEO

23 December 2024

Season’s greetings, and thank you

On behalf of everyone at PMS, I’d like to thank you for your support over the last year.

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News and announcements
Claire Cherrington Professional leadership within the organisation.

12 December 2024

Sesame Bankhall Group appoints Claire Cherrington to lead its Directly Authorised businesses

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) today announces it has appointed Claire Cherrington as Directly Authorised (DA) Distribution Director, subject to FCA approval.

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News and announcements
Executive team member in SBG

20 November 2024

Sesame Bankhall Group boosts Exec team with two senior hires

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced two new senior hires to help drive the development and growth of the business and its advisers. Catherine Darroue is taking up the new role of Marketing & Brand Director and Rebecca Luter has been appointed as HR Director.

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Opinion
Exploring why technology can leave us feeling exhausted

11 November 2024

Tech was supposed to make life easier – so why are we all constantly exhausted?

Recently, I sat down on my sofa, put down my smartphone and picked up my smart TV’s remote control...

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News and announcements
help advisers protect more customers and grow their business.

9 August 2024

New protection options mean you can do protection, your way

Protect more customers and boost your business with new protection options...

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Guides and explainers
how swap rates affect mortgage pricing

10 June 2024

What are swap rates and how do they impact your mortgage?

Just like mortgage lenders are constantly issuing new mortgages and having others repaid at the same, so too are they constantly borrowing and repaying loans from central banks.

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Guides and explainers
office buildings reflecting rise

10 June 2024

Who decides whether interest rates rise or fall?

Your mortgage interest rate is decided by your lender. But often, these are influenced by the ‘Base Rate of interest’, set by the Bank of England, which is the UK’s central bank.

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News and announcements
Partnership with other firms

1 May 2024

Sesame Bankhall Group announces new partnership with Perenna Bank

Sesame Bankhall Group announces new partnership with Perenna Bank

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News and announcements
Another lender adds in a club

16 April 2024

PMS Mortgage Club adds TAB to lender panel

PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group, has expanded its lender panel with the addition of TAB, the real estate finance and investment house.

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News and announcements
Advisers attending PMS Connect 2024 in Birmingham

19 February 2024

Key takeaways from last week’s PMS Connect 2024 Event in Birmingham

We were thrilled to welcome hundreds of advisers to The VOX at Birmingham Resorts World last week.

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News and announcements
SBG expand access to Income Protection

31 January 2024

Sesame Bankhall Group partners with Holloway Friendly to widen access to Income Protection

Sesame Network and PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), have announced Holloway Friendly as the latest addition to their protection panels

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News and announcements
The value of trusted recommendations in influencing decisions

30 January 2024

The value of recommendations

How many times have you gone on to look into a brand or product that a friend or family member has raved about?

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News and announcements
SBG announces new lender into a panel

16 January 2024

PMS Mortgage Club adds Molo Finance to lender panel

PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group, has announced the addition of Molo Finance, a specialist buy-to-let lender, to its panel.

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Guides and explainers
How firms generate business from existing data

14 November 2023

How we can support you to find more business within your existing database

With the property market cooler than it has been for over a decade, adviser firms are finding the ready supply of new business that they’re used to, is suddenly harder to come by.

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News and announcements
Yellow umbrella symbolising protection and security.

26 October 2023

Sesame Bankhall Group boosts protection offering with new HSBC Life (UK) partnership

Sesame Network and PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group, have enhanced their protection offerings for advisers through a new relationship with HSBC Life (UK) Ltd.

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Guides and explainers
residential houses illustrating changes in prices and market.

11 October 2023

What do six consecutive months of falling house prices mean for advisers?

Statistics released by Halifax at the beginning of October confirm what many of us have known for a while: house prices are dropping and it’s a buyer’s market.

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Interviews
Reflecting protection and their benefits

6 October 2023

Chartwell Funding have enhanced their approach to protection – could you benefit by copying it?

Chartwell Funding is a successful firm based in Yate, just outside Bristol.

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News and announcements
SBG appointed new CEO Richard Harrison

6 September 2023

Sesame Bankhall Group appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) today announces it has appointed Richard Harrison as Chief Executive Officer, subject to FCA approval.

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