In an attempt to combat mortgage fraud and protect the client the FSA are to step up investigations. The FSA’s approach to the problem will include targeted visits to 200 mortgage intermediaries to assess their financial crime systems and controls. The role of the Approved Persons regime in relation to mortgage brokers will also be reviewed. Lenders will be encouraged to provide more intelligence and the FSA will streamline the processes for reporting possible fraud cases. The regulator hopes this will enhance its supervision of firms.