Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 1 September

Biblical rain, Woody Guthrie and Dolly Parton. Plus advisers on agentic AI and fraudsters trying to enter advice via acquisitions.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 10 August

Rethinking regulation via Music Tech, Clifton Wealth acquisitions and timeframes for in-specie transfers.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 6 July

Finfluencers pushing zero-fee platforms, the NatWest/Evelyn deal and the style and cats of Andy Burnham.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 11 May

Is ‘corporate consumer’ a thing? Plus the FCA on ongoing service, the adviser test on Standard Life/ Aegon, and reaction to Aviva’s platform cash move.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 27 April

The arrival of Savvy the Squirrel, AI and the FCA and advisers’ rising earnings.
The Top Class Wednesday Update is unlocking next phases

Steve steadies himself with the findings of our latest report about the MPS on-platform experience.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 20 April

Saxophones, the growing MPS market and the FCA on level 2 advisers among the highlights.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 23 March

Is St Patrick’s Day authentic, and sincerity in financial services. Plus stories on AI, CGT and regulatory reform.
The Top Class Wednesday Update rarely features in guidance class

This week, a thought experiment from Steve, and the visibility (or lack of it) of careers in financial planning.
Sean McKinven’s Newsround: 15 December

Overcoming writers’ block via Budapest, the Netflix effect on traders and targeted support rules take shape.