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.

For many, transitioning to a career as a financial adviser has been life-changing,…
24 Mar 2025

For many professionals in financial services, the industry’s unpredictability is a source…
14 Feb 2025

In honour of Valentines Day, take a moment to reflect on your relationship with your…
13 Feb 2025

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