The sunlit uplands of FS policy – and the looming storm clouds
The growth agenda marches on with a new agreement on where pension funds should invest. But ominous policy clouds remain on the horizon.
The Top Class Wednesday Update gives teenage platform analysis
Mark shares some highlights from our latest State of the Platform Nation report, 13 (!) years on from the first ever platform pricing guide.
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?
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.
Gambling on growth, and the role of pensions
The chancellor is betting big that pension schemes will buy into the government’s plans to drive investment in UK economic growth.
How the Budget will impact advice pros
What we know so far on the Budget’s implications for advice firm business owners, clients and the planning profession.
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.
“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.
Ah! We had fun on the Catwalk
Almost 200 people squeezed into a very small venue to participate in the inaugural lang cat Catwalk, showcasing some of the latest advicetech
Election 2024: The lang cat view (so far)
Tom McPhail and Alison Gay examine the main manifestos and the direction of travel for financial services policy.
