Why IFAs Should Stick to Financial Planning, Not Individual Share Advice
Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) play a crucial role in helping individuals navigate the complex world of personal finance. They are invaluable for holistic financial planning, covering everything from pensions and ISAs to mortgages and protection. However, when it comes to advising on individual shares, IFAs should, in most cases, defer to the specialised expertise of […]
What role does AI have investment management?
Many argue that AI will revolutionise the investment management industry by enhancing various aspects of the process: Enhanced Data Analysis and Insights: Processing vast datasets: AI can analyse massive amounts of structured and unstructured data from diverse sources, including financial news, social media, and economic indicators. Identifying patterns and trends: AI algorithms can […]
Blue Sky Thinking: A Catalyst for Wealth Management Success
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, wealth managers in the UK are under increasing pressure to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional client experiences. To stay ahead of the curve, these professionals must embrace a mindset of creativity and innovation, often referred to as “blue sky thinking” What is Blue Sky Thinking? Blue sky thinking is […]
Labours Focus on an Overhaul of Workers Rights
By Angie Newland @ Angels Admin Support By now I am sure you will have seen or heard that this month Labour are making decisions in parliament in relation to workers’ rights, and the proposed Employment Rights Bill. What does this mean for Financial Services Firms?? Could these prove problematic for smaller firms? Let us […]
The Double-Edged Sword: The Pros and Cons of Being an MLRO
Introduction The role of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) has become increasingly pivotal in the financial services industry. As a key figure in a firm’s anti-money laundering (AML) compliance framework, the MLRO shoulders the responsibility of ensuring that the firm adheres to relevant regulations and prevents illicit activities. While the role offers unique […]
Women Investing – How much revenue is being missed?
By Angie Newland @ Angels Admin Support I read an article last week called “Women are poised to reshape financial markets – as investors and financial decision makers” by the World Economic Forum. The article touches on the role women play in shaping the financial market, how women do not create wealth at […]
Cyber Security Attacks – Who is really affected?
By Angie Newland @ Angels Admin Support We are all aware of the massive impact that a Cyber Attack can have on a firm, but one area that Isn’t often discussed is the effect that it has on the individuals within a firm that may be directly involved. HR Review published an article recently […]
The debate on having a Whistleblowing Policy
By Angie Newland @ Angels Admin Support Reading an article from FT Adviser called “Firms need to have whistle blowing policies in place” it got me thinking about some of the points that were raised in the article. Tom Dunstan at FT Adviser spoke to Emma Brown CEO of Medius (an AP Automation & Global […]
Let’s Talk about Non-Financial Misconduct
By Angie Newland – Angels Admin Support I’m sure by now you will have heard about, or maybe even read for yourself, the Government Treasury “Sexism in the City” Committee Report that came out on 5 th March 2024– 54 pages covering the things that firms and the Regulator “should” be trying to improve on […]
Wind Down plans
The FCA have required enhanced scope Firms to have a robust wind down plan in place since 2016. More recently we have seen the FCA ask other Firms to provide a wind down plan as part of an application for Part IV Permission. The FCA in Consultative Paper CP23/24 Chapter 6 are looking to review […]