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.
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.
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.
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.
The Top Class Wednesday Update would like more sauce
Rich talks platform integrations and friction, and the sticking point of getting data back out in a way that works.
State of the Platform Nation 2025/26
The latest edition of State of the Platform Nation is available on Analyser for subscribers.
Q4 Platform market scorecard
Our in-depth market analysis of inflows, outflows, developments, regulation and thematic deep dives every quarter. In particular, it covers platforms and DFM model portfolio services. Note: The platform market scorecard is available to platforms and providers only. For advice professionals, we create the Adviser Briefing, published just after the market scorecard. This is only available […]
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.
The opportunity advice has been waiting for
Three things are happening this year that could help propel the profile of advice and planning. But only if firms seize the opportunity.
