Heading for a capacity crunch? SOTAN in four charts

Numbers-wise, the advice profession is in rude health. But look more closely and there are signs it is dangerously close to capacity.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 23 February

The Treasury’s Savvy Squirrel investing campaign draws industry ire. Plus, the prospect of level 2 advisers delivering simplified advice.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is carrying on anything but calmly

Hannah takes the helm this week, looking at just what is going on with Plan 2 student loans.
New Blood: A view ‘from the floor’

Financial Life Planning’s Joe Jacob shares his experience – from watching his bosses in action to being in the comedians’ firing line.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 16 February

What Shakespeare tells us about financial education. Other highlights include the latest platform market stats and Steve on all things paraplanners.
The Top Class Wednesday Update talks about you and me

Dusting off an old presentation, Mark discusses banks getting back into advice following the NatWest/Evelyn deal.
Dispatches from the newest lang cat

Marketing and events cat Jamie reflects on a whirlwind first week and what he took away from his experience at New Blood.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 9 February

Coverage from our New Blood event and the launch of SOTAN Wave 8, plus musings on whisky and news of a social network for AI agents.
New Blood: No Wrong Path Taken

A quick round-up of our London event New Blood, keep an eye out for more coming soon.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is fearing and loathing falling into financial services

Sean pens his first TCWU with a look at different routes into advice through the lens of one family – his own.