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Isabel Baxter

Isabel Baxter

Isabel Baxter is news editor at Professional Adviser.

Articles by Isabel Baxter

Directly authorised numbers fall as networks continue to attract advisers

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Directly authorised numbers fall as networks continue to attract advisers

‘The DA market is shrinking’

clock 12 March 2026 • 3 min read
Almost half of clients report increase in advice fees

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Almost half of clients report increase in advice fees

One of five advisers plan to increase initial fees in next 12 months

clock 12 March 2026 • 2 min read
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into student loans

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Treasury Committee launches inquiry into student loans

‘This inquiry is about fairness’

clock 12 March 2026 • 2 min read
Treasury proposals spark AR liability fears

Regulation

Treasury proposals spark AR liability fears

Not expected to have ‘material’ impact on PII market but creates more risk

clock 11 March 2026 • 4 min read
Tax changes cause increase in client worry

Tax Planning

Tax changes cause increase in client worry

More than half now more worried about tax now than a year ago

clock 10 March 2026 • 2 min read
Complex Hartley Pensions administration continues amid 'misappropriated funds' investigation

Pensions

Complex Hartley Pensions administration continues amid 'misappropriated funds' investigation

Administration expected to conclude in 2027

clock 10 March 2026 • 3 min read
PFS adds two directors to its board

Companies

PFS adds two directors to its board

Alan Whittle and Adam Harper appointed

clock 09 March 2026 • 3 min read
News editor's view: What I've learnt from ambitious young women in advice

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News editor's view: What I've learnt from ambitious young women in advice

To mark International Women’s Day this year, I wanted to shine a light on the young female talent out there in the advice profession.

clock 06 March 2026 • 4 min read
Dan Russell launches Funkled to combat financial education 'crisis'

Companies

Dan Russell launches Funkled to combat financial education 'crisis'

Described as a ‘Duolingo’ for financial literacy

clock 05 March 2026 • 1 min read
FCA warns on firm's 'unsuitable' financial advice

Companies

FCA warns on firm's 'unsuitable' financial advice

HDH Investment Services had permissions restricted in January

clock 05 March 2026 • 2 min read