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.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 30 March
A deluge of FCA proposals and grim economic warnings. Plus some chat about natural Scottish landmarks for balance.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is never simple
Mike on the FCA’s plans to drop the requirement for annual suitability reviews and the discussion on the future of trail commission.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 23 March
Is St Patrick’s Day authentic, and sincerity in financial services. Plus stories on AI, CGT and regulatory reform.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is not green or scaly
The government is proposing a 10-year long-stop on FOS complaints, marking a shift in the direction of regulatory clarity.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 16 March
Buildings that make up a sense of place, CGT forcing a rethink on planning and the emerging ‘honesty gap’ between advisers and clients.
The latest from the FCA on Consumer Duty board reports
The regulator has updated its good and poor practice guide with specific examples to help smaller firms tackle their reports.
The Top Class Wednesday Update moves beyond the obvious
Mark reflects on Aviva’s position on platform cash, pricing and how more than one thing can be true at the same time.
Catwalk 2026: Time to find your next tech partner
Catwalk returns to help bridge the gap between busy advice firms and the tech start-ups hoping to make your life easier.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 9 March
Transfers are harder than you think, whether that’s music or pensions. Plus, PE risers and fallers and Consumer Duty board reports.
The Top Class Wednesday Update embraces both features and bugs
In this week’s TCWU Mark explores why advice complexity persists – and why it may be a feature, not a flaw.
