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.
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.
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.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is not green or scaly

The government is proposing a 10-year long-stop on FOS complaints, marking a shift in the direction of regulatory clarity.
The latest from the FCA on Consumer Duty board reports

The regulator has updated its good and poor practice guide with specific examples to help smaller firms tackle their reports.
The Top Class Wednesday Update says you may begin

No reviews of the year here – just some big themes and a round of well deserved thank yous from us to you.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 15 December

Overcoming writers’ block via Budapest, the Netflix effect on traders and targeted support rules take shape.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 24 November

News highlights include the elation of the lang cat Tartan Army, and could you do better than Rachel Reeves as chancellor?
The FCA’s latest stats on the health of the advice market

What the latest FCA numbers tell us about the shape of advice, from firm and client numbers to independent vs restricted advice.