Scottish Widows

Professional Adviser talks to Embark Investment CEO Barry MacLennan

Taking too little risk’ is the most common perceived mistake by clients

Advisers say it is themselves who have the greatest potential to close the gap

The difficulty of discussing death with clients is a barrier

CEO Jackie Leiper lays out group ambitions

Young people value financial advice but struggle to gain access

Comes ahead of the closure of Advance by Embark Platform

Adviser platform upgrade allows advisers to use real-time data

Majority believe the technology they use could be upgraded

UK savers risk falling 'seriously short' in retirement