Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 20 April

Saxophones, the growing MPS market and the FCA on level 2 advisers among the highlights.
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.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 13 April

Latest developments with McEwan’s Export and targeted support. Plus SOTPN findings and the FCA on new advice fee structures.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is carrying on regardless

Mark on what our platform stats for 2025 tell us about how money is moving around (and what the stats can’t tell us).
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 7 April

The cruellest month, challenging the finfluencers and how clients are using ChatGPT.
Emerging warning signs on the rise of D2C

The latest edition of State of the Platform Nation is out – and there’s some worrying red flags for advice firms and platforms.
The Top Class Wednesday Update doesn’t suffer fools at all

Mark ponders Fools, AI and the big questions to ask yourself on the tech you use in your business.
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.