Business and Development
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FCA data shows sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce as AI, regulation, and market pressures reshape the sector
New analysis of FCA permissions data reveals a sharp contraction in UK financial services, with regulated roles falling across almost every permission type…
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Launching new AI empowered training and development software
Training and Competence (T&C) supervision has always suffered from ‘swivel chair compliance’ with supervisors and auditors using disparate resources such as check…
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Angela Rayner’s tax regret highlights adviser lessons on professional negligence
Written by Jemma Brimblecombe (Partner) and Elliot Grosvenor-Taylor (Senior Associate) in the Professional Negligence team at Kingsley Napley LLP The headlines this…
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Kathryn Mansell appointed Head of Corporate Finance at Old Mill
South West financial experts Old Mill have announced the appointment of Kathryn Mansell as Head of Corporate Finance. Kathryn’s promotion reflects Old…
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Planning for the April 2026 business property relief changes – what do advisers need to know?
Written by Neal Lees, Director, and Richard Pott, Senior Manager – Buzzacott From April 2026, the rules on passing on a business…
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How AI is making financial advice smarter and scalable | Stu Breyer, mallowstreet
In his latest blog for IFA Magazine, Stu Breyer, CEO of mallowstreet, the B-Corp insights network behind SOFI, a proprietary AI tool…
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Cutting through the chaos to help advisers take back control of their tech | Nick Ryan and David Mills, Pilot Financial Systems
Frustrated by clunky, disconnected systems, advisers Nick Ryan and David Mills decided to build the solution they wished they’d always had. With…
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Octopus Ventures’ CEO Erin Platts gains additional role as CEO of Octopus Investments
Octopus Investments announces the appointment of Erin Platts as Chief Executive Officer of Octopus Investments, subject to regulatory approval from the Financial…
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7IM unveils powerful new Digital Reporting feature for advisers
7IM has launched the first phase of its next generation reporting suite, designed to give advice firms using its platform faster, smarter…
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Iress teams up with Aviva to deliver fully online application process
Iress has partnered with Aviva to launch its new Guaranteed Fixed Term Income Plan, now available through a seamless online annuity quote…
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