Brokers

Pepper Money has appointed Michael Walsh as regional development manager (RDM) for Scotland to lead its broker engagement ahead of the launch of its First Charge mortgage proposition in the region this September. Mr Walsh will work closely with intermediaries across the country, helping them access

Lloyds of London saw its profits before tax decrease to £3.5bn in the first half of 2026, down 16.8% from £4.2bn for the same period, warning that "geopolitical instability" is threatening syndicates. Lloyd's explained that its investment returns of £1.8bn, down from £3.2bn,