Open Finance Is Coming, Are Commercial Brokers Ready?

by Liz Syms, CEO, Connect for Intermediaries I recently had the opportunity to attend the FCA’s SME Finance Tech Sprint Showcase Day, focused specifically on SME lending innovation. It was one of those days that left me both energised and, I’ll be honest, a little concerned about how quickly the landscape is shifting and whether […]

AGI by 2030: Why the UK Mortgage Adviser Is Better Positioned Than You Think

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By Liz Syms — Co founder of mortgagelab.ai, CEO of Connect for Intermediaries, Chair of the Society of Mortgage Professionals. I read the recent Aveni article about ‘Hazel’ which launched last month.  Hazel is the AI advice platform launch that sent UK wealth management into a quiet panic. One line was really poignant. Joseph Twigg […]

Society of Mortgage Professionals – AI Blog

The rapid evolution of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence, is reshaping the UK mortgage market in many ways. Mortgage advisers need to be at the forefront of this transformation, and understanding these changes is crucial for staying competitive. Over the next few years, the integration of AI-driven tools and advanced digital platforms will not only […]

Prompt & Context Engineering Post

The Mortgage Professional’s Guide to Prompt & Context Engineering Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a concept for our sector; it is beginning to reshape how mortgage professionals operate across the UK. From brokers and protection advisers to case managers and compliance teams, tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Co-Pilot are becoming everyday assistants. They […]

2025 – The Year of AI Acceptance

AI continues to take shape in the UK mortgage market. As AI reshapes the market, it is now a necessity to understand how AI can help mortgage advisers. As we step into 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to take shape in the UK mortgage industry, offering tools that streamline processes and enhance client interactions.  Many […]