News and announcements

16 October 2026

Toni Smith wins Woman in Protection Award at Financial Reporter Women's Recognition Awards

We are delighted to share that our Distribution & Marketing Director, Toni Smith, has been recognised at this significant industry award ceremony.

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Guides and explainers
currency exchange and potential cost savings

22 September 2026

How Smartr365’s Smart Currency Exchange integration helped one customer to potentially save thousands

The new Smart Currency Exchange (SCE) referral function introduced earlier this summer within Smartr365 is proving to be a great success.

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News and announcements
Turning Content Into Clients: Discover how to maximise your social media

11 May 2026

Turning Content Into Clients: Discover how to maximise your social media

Sesame members can now sign up for a new, free course in social media with Chris Targett of Social for Brokers.

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Opinion
Event for mortgage advisers on specialist lending

27 April 2026

Specialist Lending Unlocked: Why this conversation has never mattered more

Later this year, 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
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23 March 2026

19 Sesame Network firms feature in advice guide shared in national newspaper

We are excited to share that 19 Sesame network firms have, over the weekend, featured in a comprehensive guide published in The Times.

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News and announcements
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13 February 2026

We’ve made important updates to the General Insurance provider list

Uinsure have now added AXA to their panel for residential buildings and contents insurance.

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Guides and explainers
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, and we want to share what matters most for you.

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News and announcements
New lender joins the panel

14 January 2026

Lendco joins Sesame lender panel

Specialist Buy-to-Let lender, Lendco, has joined the Sesame network’s lender panel, further adding to the suite of products available to its mortgage advisers.

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News and announcements
New member in Sesame network as consultant

8 December 2025

Sesame network appoints Araminta Hoare as Growth Consultant

Sesame has appointed Araminta Hoare as Growth Consultant to work with firms on plans that strengthen their businesses and support long-term success.

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News and announcements
new member joins the panel

17 October 2025

Handelsbanken joins Sesame’s lender panel

Sesame has announced the addition of Handelsbanken to its lender panel, giving advisers access to a well-established bank known for its personalised approach, flexible underwriting, and distinctive lending criteria.

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News and announcements
New lender joins the panel

15 September 2025

Ecology joins Sesame network panel

From this month, the ethical lender’s product range, including residential and community lending, is available to intermediaries who are part of PMS Mortgage Club and the Sesame network.

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News and announcements
lender firm joins the panel

2 September 2025

Sesame adds April Mortgages to its lender panel

Sesame has added April Mortgages to its lender panel, expanding the range of innovative products available to its appointed representatives.

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News and announcements
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11 June 2025

Sesame creates new team to boost adviser recruitment

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has appointed a dedicated team to boost adviser recruitment as part of plans to grow the Sesame Network.

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News and announcements
New lender joins the panel

29 April 2025

Molo joins Sesame’s panel, expanding Buy-to-Let reach

Molo, the specialist mortgage lender serving both UK and overseas customers, has joined the Sesame lender panel

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Opinion
Trump's tariff announcement and its implications

10 April 2025

Trump's tariff announcement and its implications

In light of President Donald Trump's recent announcement of new tariffs, we’re taking a look at how these changes could affect your business.

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News and announcements
Sesame adviser shortlisted in Broker of the Year category at upcoming awards

22 November 2024

Sesame adviser shortlisted in Broker of the Year category at upcoming awards

We’re thrilled to share the news that Mike Hayes, an adviser at Sesame network member Neal Hayes Mortgages Ltd., has been shortlisted in the Broker of the Year (Individual Award) category at this year’s Mortgage Introducer Awards!

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News and announcements
Sesame parent boosts Exec team with two senior hires

20 November 2024

Sesame parent 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.

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News and announcements
Sesame Bankhall Group makes strategic investment in leading mortgage broker

8 November 2024

Sesame Bankhall Group makes strategic investment in leading mortgage broker

Sesame parent Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has today announced it has acquired a strategic stake in New Homes Mortgage Services (NHMS) LLP, one of the UK’s largest mortgage brokers.

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News and announcements
Sesame awarded Best Network at Protection Guru Awards

22 October 2024

Sesame awarded Best Network at Protection Guru Awards

The event was hosted on Friday 18 October at London’s Sheraton Grand Hotel.

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News and announcements
Sesame Network adds Tandem Bank to lender panel

27 September 2024

Sesame Network adds Tandem Bank to lender panel

Sesame Network, part of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), has announced Tandem Bank as its latest lender partner.

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News and announcements
Toni Smith appointed to lead Sesame Network

18 September 2024

Toni Smith appointed to lead Sesame Network

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Toni Smith to lead the Sesame adviser network in the newly created role of Distribution Director, subject to FCA approval.

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News and announcements
New protection options mean you can do protection, your way

7 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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Interviews
Steve and James at LIME: Their Sesame experience so far

24 April 2024

Steve and James at LIME: Their Sesame experience so far

What makes a firm choose to join Sesame network? We caught up with Steve Monks and James Wellman, Directors and Co-Founders of LIME, who joined Sesame at the end of 2023...

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News and announcements
Highlights and key takeaways from the Sesame Showcase 2023

18 December 2023

Highlights and key takeaways from the Sesame Showcase 2023

The Sesame Showcase – held late last month in Leeds and Ascot – was a fantastic, two-way conversation where Sesame members and our team came together to share stories and experiences.

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News and announcements
Sesame boosts protection offering with new HSBC Life (UK) partnership

23 October 2023

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

Sesame Network has enhanced their protection offerings for advisers through a new relationship with HSBC Life (UK) Ltd.

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Opinion
Advisers need to work smarter in a cooling property market

18 October 2023

Advisers need to work smarter in a cooling property market

In our recent article about the impact of falling house prices on advisers, we outlined why the current property market means intermediaries like you need to seek out opportunities beyond ‘new business’.

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

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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News and announcements
Sesame parent group appoints new Chief Executive Officer

6 September 2023

Sesame parent 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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