Majority of advisers offboarding more clients than usual
Nov 27, 2024 · More than half (54%) of advisers said the number of clients offboarded in the last 12 months had slightly increased, while 18% said it had significantly increased.
The state of financial vulnerability in 2024 and what 2025 holds
Dec 20, 2024 · In this article, Richard Farr looks back on some of the progress that has been made on financial vulnerability this year, and shares some thoughts on what 2025 may bring...
Next steps 'coming soon' for FCA's ongoing advice services review
Nov 27, 2024 · Speaking at Defaqto's Future of Advice conference yesterday (26 November), FCA head of department for advisers, wealth and pensions Nick Hulme confirmed that the regulator is continuing to work on ...
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IFAs and clients 'misaligned' on value of financial advice
Nov 19, 2024 · There is a disconnect between financial advisers’ perceptions of what clients value and the priorities consumers themselves identify when accessing financial advice, according to Royal London.
FCA softens enforcement approach following backlash
Nov 28, 2024 · The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sought to ease concerns regarding its enforcement investigations following industry backlash earlier this year, by committing to taking the interests of ...
PA Awards 2025: Adviser Firm of the Year shortlists revealed!
Nov 28, 2024 · Congratulations to all the businesses that have made the very competitive Adviser Firm of the Year shortlist for 2025. You can now book your place to join us at the awards on 19 March at The ...
FCA probes 20 'finfluencers' over illegal financial product promotion
Oct 22, 2024 · This action is part of the regulator's broader effort to address the risks posed by unregulated financial advice on social media platforms. Alongside the interviews, the FCA has issued 38 alerts ...
Number of clients considering ESG drops for a third year
Oct 14, 2024 · The percentage of respondents considering ESG is now 48%, having fallen from 66% in 2021, 60% in 2022 and 53% in 2023, according to the study conducted for the AIC by Research in Finance.
Wealth managers risk losing clients amid technology lag
Sep 26, 2024 · It revealed that 25% of clients would consider leaving their current adviser if they do not modernise their technology offerings. Avaloq found that a willingness to embrace technology was a key ...