SJP joins Equity Release Council

600 firms signed up

Tom Ellis
clock • 1 min read

St James's Place (SJP) has signed up to become a member of Equity Release Council.

The advice giant has joined the trade body following "a change of pace and innovation" in the equity release sector, the Equity Release Council said. It also reported a growing membership as the amount of individuals signed up rose 50% over the last two years to more than 1,500, while the number of firms signed up has passed the 600 mark. Equity release market breaks Q1 record "We have been providing equity release for over 15 years and, with the market developing at such a pace, we want to ensure we continue to maintain the high standards of advice required for clients to take out...

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