The FCA’s plans to bridge the advice gap

Targeted support will be one of a range of services aimed at getting financial support to more people. How these are communicated will be key.
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 new old world of life cos, platforms and advice

What our latest State of the Platform Nation report tells us about the shifting sands of the platform market, and the products and services set to make a comeback.
AI, advice and the dilemmas around client data

AI promises a lot. But as adoption increases, so do the challenges around data security, privacy and whether it actually benefits clients.
Paraplanning, newbies and AI: SOTAN in three charts

State of the Advice Nation, wave seven, has officially landed. Here’s a snapshot of some of the latest findings that caught our attention.
Tax, financial planning and where the two meet

Recent policy changes mean tax planning and more technical advice could be set for a comeback. Is this something the profession is ready for?
Divide and Conquer – In the red corner…

Getting ahead in a divided world – hear from Pete Matthew, Philippa Hann and Caroline Stuart on what’s worked for them.
Chaos theory, and a new dawn for FCA/govt relations

There’s a head of steam building up around the role of the FCA, with a government apparently keen on a more streamlined, focused regulator.
Measuring the value of advice

Finally, a positive news story on advice – with the numbers to back it up on the value of advice.
What to expect from HomeGame 4

HomeGame 4 will soon be upon us. Expect the focus to be on new talent, the shape of advice and Scotland, obviously.