Sorry, Mr. Ornstein

I love books. In fact, I love them so much, I am entirely unable to resist defacing them with Stabilo Boss highlighters and sententious marginalia.
The Top Class Wednesday Update has accidentally put its hand up

Ben has (accidentally) taken charge of this week’s #Update, where he’s considering the practical uses of AI in the advice industry and emphasizing the critical role of data.
Beyond the Budget: The government’s priorities for financial services

Away from the Budget Box, there’s no shortage of policy issues coming down the track for financial services firms to contend with.
The Top Class Wednesday Update can’t stop launching

Steve takes the helm for this week’s #Update as he celebrates not only last night’s Scotland draw with Portugal but also the official launch of State of the Advice Nation (wave 7), our big omnibus study on the advice profession.
How to have a midlife crisis in a desert

Alison Gay on turning a mid-life crisis into a passion for extreme running events…and finding out jelly babies can’t survive in the desert!
The Top Class Wednesday Update has just about recovered

Mark reflects on HomeGame 4, has another think about consolidation and the imminent FCA review.
HomeGame 4 – complete!

Thank you to all those who made it to our beautiful venue at Patina in Edinburgh, and to those who joined us online.
“Brace for impact”: The four known unknowns on pensions

Politically, now’s the time to get the unpopular stuff out of the way. That definitely doesn’t bode well for pensions in the upcoming Budget.
The Top Class Wednesday Update will see you at home

Mark gives a final call for HomeGame4 in this week’s #Update, as well as taking a look at the recent retirement market datadump from the FCA.
The Top Class Wednesday Update wants more rehearsal time

Mark’s wishing he had more rehearsal time in today’s #Update, whilst also trying to figure out what changes will come down the tracks following this week’s Labour Party conference.