Related topic: Equity Release Council

We spoke to Jim Boyd, CEO of the Equity Release Council, about how the later life market has transformed in the 35 years since the Council was founded, how safeguards have evolved...

Together will contribute to the Council's work encouraging greater collaboration and understanding across the wider later life lending market.

John brings more than four decades of experience gained from senior leadership across financial services, government and public policy.

Jim Boyd, chief executive of the Equity Release Council, says the retirement challenge now extends beyond pensions, with longer lives and rising care needs creating new financial...

Tracy brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, with a career spanning banking and broker networks.

The Summit will explore how the industry can deliver good outcomes in practice, particularly for customers with more complex needs.

40% of borrowers used equity release for home improvements, holidays, cars, or gifts to family.

Members have agreed to a special resolution, broadening the Council’s remit across all forms of later life lending.

The shared commitment provides a framework for practical action, including strengthening adviser education.

60% of advisers highlighted care-related conversations as their biggest training need.