The Top Class Wednesday Update is a strict zero “mind the gap” pun space

Greetings – Mike here. Today is launch day for our 2025 Advice Gap report, so, fresh from the glittering launch event in London earlier this morning, here are a few highlights… First up, the important business of where you can actually read the report. This year we’ve created a brand-new website, www.theadvicegap.co.uk. Thanks to the […]
The Top Class Wednesday Update can torture an analogy with the best of them

Mark discusses the unlikely parallels between buying a guitar and financial planning.
The power of the press: Reflections from a new(ish) lang cat

New(ish) cat Sean reflects on his first eight weeks in the basket at HQ…
Lee Robertson: The ‘white heat’ of AI and advicetech

As we enter a crucial phase in the evolution of AI and tech, Lee Robertson shares why he is so optimistic about the latest tech on offer.
The Top Class Wednesday Update let the cats walk

Mark reflects on Catwalk, the best in show winner and the emerging tech that is having a good go at fixing industry problems.
The Catwalk is closed!

The Church of AdviceTech is no longer in session. Catch up on the winner and photos from an epic day of tech demos, High Inquisitions and more.
The Top Class Wednesday Update lets the cats walk

Mark’s back in the TCWU hotseat to chat South African adviser life, adviser-as-platform and of course, to talk up tomorrow’s Catwalk event.
How to understand AI in all its layers

Whether you’re entering the AI fray or want a better understanding of the tech at your disposal, this AI explainer is a great starting point.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is infinite in nature

Steve gets metaphysical as he muses on the infinity of the multiverse and AI.
The sunlit uplands of FS policy – and the looming storm clouds

The growth agenda marches on with a new agreement on where pension funds should invest. But ominous policy clouds remain on the horizon.