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'Uncertainty and volatility likely to persist’

An increasing number of advisers concerned about ‘losing business'

Inflation is still double the BoE’s target despite dropping from its record high

Many think AI could be useful for efficiency and automation

More advisers believe Consumer Duty will have a ‘high impact' on their firm

Advisers now less willing to take on new clients with limited assets

Schroders says clients more bearish now than May 2023

Three-quarters of women are not influenced by their adviser’s gender

But what if things really are different this time?