The Top Class Wednesday Update wants more rehearsal time

Mark’s wishing he had more rehearsal time in today’s #Update, whilst also trying to figure out what changes will come down the tracks following this week’s Labour Party conference.
The wait is over: Announcing the AdviceTech Catwalk final five

Find out the diverse range of start-ups set to grace the Catwalk stage…
The Top Class Wednesday Update is spreading the disease

Mark debates the question of platforms as the new life cos, and why the real issue is a sense of entitlement.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 18 May

Platforms as the new life cos, casino thrills and age 28 as the financial crunch year for women.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is nice and encouraging

Mark reflects on a positive development for a change – how personal finance is finding its way into the school system.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 11 May

Is ‘corporate consumer’ a thing? Plus the FCA on ongoing service, the adviser test on Standard Life/ Aegon, and reaction to Aviva’s platform cash move.
Catwalk: “You get to hear the beginning of solutions”

AI and tech in advice is moving at pace. Five firms share their approach, and how attending Catwalk fits in with their decision-making.
The Top Class Wednesday Update shouldn’t be this hard

Rich tackles cash on platforms, and its journey from operational necessity to strategic decision.
The Top Class Wednesday Update broadly approves

Mark looks at Standard life’s £2bn acquisition of Aegon UK.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 27 April

The arrival of Savvy the Squirrel, AI and the FCA and advisers’ rising earnings.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is unlocking next phases

Steve steadies himself with the findings of our latest report about the MPS on-platform experience.