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<p>In this episode, we delve into the critical role of personalised policies within financial services. Moving away from generic templates, we explore how bespoke policies can reflect a company's unique values and...

<p>In this special hour-long episode, I’m joined by someone who’s not only my yoga teacher, but also a former City lawyer with first-hand experience of financial crime and its consequences. Claire pulls back the curtain...

<p>In this short and sweet episode, we shine a light on a common pitfall in financial advice — misunderstanding or overlooking FCA roles and permissions. We explore how advisers can get it wrong, what that means in...

<p>In this episode, we’re diving into the often-dreaded but incredibly important annual audit for financial advice firms. We break down what the audit process actually involves, why it’s nothing to fear, and how—believe...

<p>Becoming directly authorised by the FCA is a big step—but is it the right one? <br>In this episode, we sit down with Nick Davies, who has recently gone through the authorisation process himself. He shares:<br>✅ How...

<p>How well are schools preparing the next generation for the real world of money? In this episode, I sit down with my teenage sons to find out what they’re actually taught in school about finance, how they discuss...

<p>In this episode, Alex and Annabel dive into a critical issue in financial services—advisers and compliance companies effectively "marking their own homework." When advisers review their own suitability letters or...

<p>Are you wondering how AI can enhance your financial advice business while keeping your client data secure? Or perhaps you're unsure how to offer a service that meets the needs of all potential clients?</p><p>In this...

<p>We all know T&C (Training & Competence) is a crucial part of financial services, but let’s be honest—does it really add value, or is it just another box-ticking exercise? In this episode, we explore how T&C can...

<p>The Problem with Factfinding – Factfinding is the foundation of financial advice, but is it always done right? In this episode, we uncover the common pitfalls in factfinding, from box-ticking exercises to missing...

<p>In this episode, we explore the well known challenges of suitability letters. From regulatory pitfalls to common communication gaps, we break down the issues and share our top hints and tips to make your letters more...

<p>Are you frustrated by the gap between the promise of CRMs and the reality of getting your team to actually use them? You’re not alone. The Problem with CRMs dives deep into the most overlooked challenge in CRM...

<p>Are you an appointed representative, are you fed up or just wondering what your options<br>are? This episode will debunk some myths and help you to decide whether being an<br>appointed representative is right for...

<p>Do you have a business plan? Is it up to date, or are you wondering why you would still need<br>one? This episode highlights the importance of having a business plan and also offers<br>insightful tips on how to...

<p>There seem to be more and more reports being requested and no extra time in which to do it. This episode will show you how you can make reporting easier and not as time consuming. Don't believe us, have a...