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Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir

Sahar Nazir is news editor at Professional Adviser.

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Shackleton acquires Norfolk-based Harrold Financial Planning

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Shackleton acquires Norfolk-based Harrold Financial Planning

The London-based firm adds £300m in AUM as part of its 16th deal since Sovereign investment

clock 10 February 2025 • 1 min read
Financial planning shifts from 'sales-based to experience-based' industry

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Financial planning shifts from 'sales-based to experience-based' industry

Sector shifts towards inclusivity and client experience

clock 07 February 2025 • 2 min read
FCA: 'We need to deliver policy quickly' to tackle advice gap

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FCA: 'We need to deliver policy quickly' to tackle advice gap

Sara Woodroffe stressed the need for swift action amid advice/guidance boundary review

clock 07 February 2025 • 2 min read
FCA 'agnostic' on advice industry consolidation benefits

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FCA 'agnostic' on advice industry consolidation benefits

Regulator unsure on consolidation outcome but will continue engagement with firms

clock 06 February 2025 • 1 min read
Consumer Duty has 'not gone far enough' in advice profession

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Consumer Duty has 'not gone far enough' in advice profession

Firms called to be ‘more aggressive’ in their innovation

clock 06 February 2025 • 2 min read
Fairstone expands Scottish footprint with 336 Financial Management deal

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Fairstone expands Scottish footprint with 336 Financial Management deal

Marking its 29th acquisition in two years

clock 05 February 2025 • 1 min read
AI-driven financial advice could bridge generational trust gap

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AI-driven financial advice could bridge generational trust gap

Advisers risk losing out on £50bn if they fail to adapt to younger clients’ preference for AI

clock 05 February 2025 • 2 min read
Transact to streamline adviser fee reconciliation with CURO integration

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Transact to streamline adviser fee reconciliation with CURO integration

New API connection to reduce manual admin for financial advisers

clock 04 February 2025 • 1 min read
Advisers face growing pressure to justify platform switches - The Lang Cat

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Advisers face growing pressure to justify platform switches - The Lang Cat

Analyser update to support evidencing platform switches

clock 03 February 2025 • 1 min read
Financial advisers neglecting cybersecurity at their own risk

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Financial advisers neglecting cybersecurity at their own risk

Former Progeny CTO warns cyberattacks increasing while advice firms remain complacent

clock 03 February 2025 • 2 min read