The Top Class Wednesday Update has been eating mince pies since October and will not be accepting criticism
Ben counts down to Christmas, looks back at last year’s CII / PFS ‘Christmas Coup’ and isn’t convinced we’ll see a big name platform go out of business anytime soon.
Introducing our new website – and the thinking behind it
While the old site did the job just fine, we’ve been aware that there was a room for improvement, and that’s why we’ve overhauled the website.
The Top Class Wednesday Update still doesn’t understand the rules of Pointless
Mike covers the challenge of defining what customers value and why being able to do so matters for Consumer Duty compliance.
Pensions, politics and priorities
Our Director of Public Affairs, Tom McPhail, reflects on the Autumn Statement and its headline proposal around the idea of a pension pot for life.
How do we deliver pension reform well?
It seemed there were actually some grown ups involved in the Autumn Statement this time round. But what will it take to make a success of their ideas in practice?
The Autumn Statement papers to keep an eye on
The policy papers, proposals and consultations from the Autumn Statement that are worth flagging.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is also for life
Mark pays tribute to the late, great Bill Vasilieff and speculates what the Autumn Statement might have in store. From pot for life pension proposals to possible tax giveaways.
The Top Class Wednesday Update can write nasty letters too
Last week’s Dear CEO letter from the FCA is unlikely to be making it into the Christmas compilations. Mark says ‘ooft’ and looks at some key points.
The Top Class Wednesday Update doesn’t see any intelligence at all
AI, Space Karen and Skynet. This week’s TCWU’s got it all going on. Mark considers whether AI is a threat or an opportunity for advisers and planners.
Have your say in State of the Advice Nation
State of the Advice Nation (SOTAN) is the lang cat’s flagship annual adviser research study and we’re in the throes of gathering the views of financial advice professionals for wave six.
