The latest news and updates from the financial services industry and the Academy, along with blog posts on topics such as personal development and changing careers.
In the UK, you need a Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Advice to practice as a…
10 Feb 2025
Achieving your Diploma in Regulated Financial Advice (DipPFS) or an equivalent…
7 Feb 2025
Lara Plaxton spent over two decades working in HR before founding GotDis, a platform…
27 Jan 2025
Listen up! Letting go; we all know it’s easier said than done. But here’s why you might…
20 Jan 2025
Thanks to improvements in medicine, healthcare, food availability and quality – people in…
13 Jan 2025
We’ve all heard the saying ‘Do a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your…
10 Jan 2025
We know that the decision to start a business can feel like a frightening one, especially…
2 Jan 2025
Recent changes in the Autumn Budget, including updates to stamp duty and buy-to-let…
6 Nov 2024
Behind every successful financial adviser or financial planner sits a unique blend of…
24 Oct 2024
The mortgage advisory profession is built on trust, personalised service, and a deep…
22 Oct 2024
Acquiring clients can be challenging – it comes down to strategy, and at times, simply…
14 Oct 2024
At the end of last week (13 September), 180 new Academy graduates became fully-fledged…
16 Sep 2024