Category: Latest Thinking
January 16, 2019
2019 Market Predictions
Trying to forecast what the market might look like is a difficult enough task at the best of times. But when faced with the backdrop of the current political and economic uncertainty, making predictions is increasingly difficult.
November 13, 2017
The best way to predict the future is to create it
Part of running any successful business is understanding how your market and your customers are changing and there is no doubt that in mortgages and lending expectations are rising.
September 13, 2017
Millennials, loans and the digital-first conundrum
In lenders' boardrooms up and down the country there is a dawning realisation that to stay relevant they will have to increasingly appeal to a younger, more digitally-savvy demographic.
June 30, 2017
June CEO Blog
Once again politics has taken centre stage after the snap election threw up some intriguing results. The political train even stopped by Target’s offices in Newport in May as we welcomed the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
January 17, 2017
What can the All Blacks teach us about regulation?
For the past decade, the All-blacks have undoubtedly been the dominant force in world rugby and arguably in world sport. Whilst watching them recently, I was struck by how they continually seem to a step or two ahead of the pack.
January 17, 2017
January CEO Blog
Following the announcement of our acquisition by Tech Mahindra, this year is already shaping up to be an exciting one for us as we look forward to the next stage in our growth.
October 12, 2016
CML monthly lending figures
All indications are that lending has bounced back this month after a dip in July and August. Fears that the market may be cooling over the longer term post the referendum seem unfounded as first time buyer activity in particular is increasing, which is encouraging.
September 29, 2016
What is the Future of Lending?
As Co-Group CEO at Target Group I’m often fortunate enough to have a front row seat to witness genuine innovation in financial services. Recently there have been some changes in the lending market in particular that seem to portent exciting times ahead.
May 16, 2016
Lending into Retirement
The confluence of an ageing UK population, house price inflation and new pension freedoms all point to the importance of finding solutions to the question of how our industry best lends into retirement.