New report by the financial regulator is seeking to consult regulated firms on how change can be speeded up.

An investigation by the FCA found that Larry Barreto and Tassib Hussein had helped clients apply for a mortgage via bogus paperwork.

FCA has launched whistleblowing campaign aimed at regulated companies including many estate agencies who sell mortgages.

Acquisition of the UK's largest estate agency group by rival is now a formality and will take place in six weeks.

Five judges overrule original High Court judgement in favour of policy holder in test case brought by FCA.

But FCA policy chief also warns those on mortgage holidays that they will see their credit profiles adversely affected in the future.

Both Crowdcube and Seedrs were used by investors to back the hybrid agency along with many other well-known proptech and online firms.

The FCA, which brought the case, says businesses that have struggled to move forward Covid claims with their insurer now have greater clarity.