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{"chunkVersion":1,"posts":[{"authorName":"Craig Jenkins","featuredImage":"https://148117228.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/148117228/Imported_Blog_Media/id-1821-vrs-banner.png","featuredImageAlt":"","metaDescription":"Financial vulnerability is becoming harder to identify through traditional affordability assessments alone. Following the Vulnerability Registration Service 2026 conference, Craig Jenkins, Head of Professional Services at LendingMetrics, explores how lenders are using behavioural insight, richer financial data and a more contextual approach to strengthen vulnerability assessments under Consumer Duty.","publishDateFormatted":"18.05.2026","publishDateIso":1779145200000,"publishDateLocalized":"May 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM","tags":["Consumer lending"],"title":"Financial Vulnerability Isn’t Always Obvious","url":"https://www.lendingmetrics.com/news-resources/newsfeed/financial-vulnerability-isn-t-always-obvious"},{"authorName":"Faye Graham","featuredImage":"https://148117228.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/148117228/Imported_Blog_Media/id-1844-mental-health-awareness-header-1.png","featuredImageAlt":"","metaDescription":"This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme, “Taking Action”, is an important reminder that creating a supportive workplace starts with openness, awareness and making space for honest discussions. It’s about helping people feel comfortable asking for support when they need it and knowing they will be listened to.\n\nLendingMetrics' HR Officer, Faye Graham, shares her thoughts on positive habits, honest conversations and why small things can make a lasting difference.","publishDateFormatted":"13.05.2026","publishDateIso":1778713200000,"publishDateLocalized":"May 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM","tags":["LendingMetrics"],"title":"Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Taking Action Starts with Everyday Moments","url":"https://www.lendingmetrics.com/news-resources/newsfeed/mental-health-awareness-week-2026-taking-action-starts-with-everyday-moments"},{"authorName":"Matthew Addison","featuredImage":"https://148117228.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/148117228/Imported_Blog_Media/v3-lendingmetrics-matthew-addison00_01_28_04still002-1.jpg","featuredImageAlt":"","metaDescription":"Matthew Addison, Chief Commercial Officer at LendingMetrics, shares his perspective on how technology can help lenders stay compliant without slowing innovation. Regulation isn’t what’s slowing credit risk teams down. The real challenge is how quickly technology can respond. Inflexible systems create friction where agility is needed most, turning simple changes into lengthy processes. The lenders pulling ahead are those embedding compliance into their decisioning from the outset, giving them control, speed, and confidence.","publishDateFormatted":"26.04.2026","publishDateIso":1777244400000,"publishDateLocalized":"Apr 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM","tags":["Thinkpieces"],"title":"Is Compliance Really the Barrier to Innovation in Credit Risk?","url":"https://www.lendingmetrics.com/news-resources/newsfeed/is-compliance-really-the-barrier-to-innovation-in-credit-risk"},{"authorName":"Vicki Ayriss","featuredImage":"https://148117228.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/148117228/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-header-1.png","featuredImageAlt":"","metaDescription":"Explore how training, routine and community support mental wellbeing during Stress Awareness Month, as Vicki Ayriss prepares for the Ironman Portugal-Cascais triathlon.","publishDateFormatted":"21.04.2026","publishDateIso":1776812400000,"publishDateLocalized":"Apr 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM","tags":["LendingMetrics"],"title":"Stress Awareness Month: What Training and Community Mean to Me","url":"https://www.lendingmetrics.com/news-resources/newsfeed/stress-awareness-month-what-training-and-community-mean-to-me"},{"authorName":"Rob Cox","featuredImage":"https://148117228.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/148117228/Imported_Blog_Media/id-1805-ftt-lending-discussion-blog-post-image.jpg","featuredImageAlt":"","metaDescription":"Explore how lenders can balance risk in 2026 through controlled decisioning. Insights from Rob Cox on governance, testing and resilience.","publishDateFormatted":"23.03.2026","publishDateIso":1774224000000,"publishDateLocalized":"Mar 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM","tags":["LendingMetrics"],"title":"FTT Lending 2026 Recap: Risk, regulation and resilience in Lending Draft","url":"https://www.lendingmetrics.com/news-resources/newsfeed/ftt-lending-2026-recap-risk-regulation-and-resilience-in-lending"},{"authorName":"LendingMetrics","featuredImage":"https://148117228.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/148117228/Imported_Blog_Media/above_shot_of_elegant_businessman_texting_in_smartphone_by_railings_original_3972197.jpg","featuredImageAlt":"","metaDescription":"LendingMetrics is a new breed of Credit Reference Agency. Licensed by the FCA and partnered with Equifax to deliver quality credit referencing & compliance.","publishDateFormatted":"09.02.2026","publishDateIso":1770595200000,"publishDateLocalized":"Feb 9, 2026 12:00:00 AM","tags":["Thinkpieces"],"title":"What Is Broken in Credit Decisioning Today?","url":"https://www.lendingmetrics.com/news-resources/newsfeed/what-is-broken-in-credit-decisioning-today"}],"nextPageUrl":"https://www.lendingmetrics.com/news-resources/newsfeed/page/2","hasMore":true,"isEditorUI":"","currentPageNum":1,"totalPageCount":34}
