SmartSearch tech boss Fraser Mitchell says three quarters of firms have yet to start verifying the sources of their clients’ funds using open banking.

Jon Hart of Moneyhub Enterprise, says Open Banking can help renters get on the housing ladder by allowing them to share data with lenders to give real-time details of their spending.

AML platform chief, Harriet Holmes, says widespread misconceptions about the technology mean many home movers are reluctant to sign up.

Thirdfort boss Olly Thornton-Berry says paper documentation, ID verification and cost all contribute to a negative experience.

Lisa Isaacs explores how modern tenant referencing is evolving to keep pace with fraudulent, two-faced tenants.

Troubled times are looming as the cost of living crisis bites the PRS hard. Tenant credit checks have never been more vital, says Richard Reed.

A leading AML provider says a recent parliamentary group’s call to tighten up AML regulations does not go far enough.

Judge says agent involved correctly declined to return the deposit after the tenant refused to approve an Open Banking probe of his account for additional referencing checks.