Business & Development
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New Smarsh insights report finds governance—not adoption—will determine which companies succeed with AI
Smarsh, the global leader in communications data and intelligence, has released its 2026 Insights Report, warning that regulators are rapidly moving beyond…
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AI brings real-time insights to transform client interactions and bridge regulatory gaps
In this piece, Melanie Spencer, Growth Director at Target Group, explores how AI-driven contact centre technology is helping financial services firms move beyond…
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The Timebank’s Damian Davies has a raft of practical tips for advisers to consider when it comes to how they use AI within the business
Throughout the week in our In Focus series, we’ll be looking at how financial advice firms are using, and can use, artificial intelligence (AI)…
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AI is empowering advice teams by removing admin
Throughout the week in our In Focus series, we’ll be looking at how financial advice firms are using, and can use, artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Pick ‘n’ mix platform strategies persist as Model-b seen as a trade-off in latest NextWealth report
The shape of the adviser platform market is being moulded less by headline model shifts and more by execution, according to NextWealth’s…
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FCA’s Mills review – firms must prioritise accountability, explainability and data governance as use of AI in financial services accelerates
Charlotte Byrne, UK AI Lead at global management and technology consultancy Capco, comments on the FCA’s Mills Review into the long-term impact…
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Practical AI for advice firms: Where it helps, where it doesn’t, and how to use it responsibly | Joshua Knight, Dynamic Planner
Throughout the week in our In Focus series, we’ll be looking at how financial advice firms are using, and can use, artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Gravis appoints Mehal Shah as Investment Director
Gravis Capital Management today announces the appointment of Mehal Shah as Investment Director. Joining the firm on 2 March 2026, Mehal will…
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AI use doubles among advice professionals – research from the lang cat
Throughout the week, we’ll be looking at how financial advice firms are using, and can use, artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that…
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Why 2026 is the time to focus on the client relationship | Guest insight from Hoxton Wealth CEO, Chris Ball
Financial advisers need to focus on the client relationship in 2026 whilst not turning their backs on the benefits of AI, says…

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