Working Lunch: When it comes to vulnerable customers 'all circumstances are different'
No circumstances are the same with vulnerable customers, even if their situations are similar, Compliance First managing director Janice Laing told delegates at PA's latest virtual Working Lunch webinar.
Working Lunch: 'Technology is merely the tool to deliver a robust business'
Technology is merely a tool to help to run an advisory business, and should support the processes advisers already have in place, according to SimplyBiz Group investment service managing director Dan Russell at the second series of Working Lunches hosted by Professional Adviser on Thursday (20 August).
Bringing innovation to the financial advice acquisitions market
Group Joint CEO, Matt Timmins, and Head of Horizon, Alex Morley, discuss the shape of the M&A market in financial services at the moment, what they think needs to change and the part which Horizon will play.
Estate planning considerations when using a surrogate
APS Legal & Associates’ Libby Holding, explores an important, but rarely discussed area in this article, as she asks what bearing surrogacy can have on estate planning
Could the Chancellor's housing market bet pay off?
In his column this month, our Chairman, Ken Davy, reflects upon Rishi Sunak's recent attempts to kick-start the housing market.
How to meet the FCA's governance requirements
In this special feature, Elaine Parkes of Signature takes a deep dive into the world of regulatory governance for DFMs and wealth managers.
What can we learn from the FCA's equity release review?
As the Financial Conduct Authority concludes its review into equity release advice, our compliance policy manager, Sandy McGregor, explores what lessons can be learned from the regulator’s findings.
Beware the reputational risk of not making the referral
In this article, Managing Director of SIFA Professional, Dave Seager, discusses why now is the perfect time for financial advisers to assist their solicitor connections.
Acquisition market sees new growth
Alex Morley of our new Horizon proposition discusses the shape of the acquisition market for advisers, and how to ensure that clients receive a continuation of high-quality, independent, advice
To CRP or not to CRP? That is the question...
Our Head of Business Consultancy, Karl Dines, takes a look at why PROD is so flexible, and how it can futureproof both your CIP and - the new kid on the block - your CRP.