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Sophia Panayi

Sophia Panayi

Sophia is a senior reporter at Professional Adviser, covering news in the financial advice space.

She has been at the publication for less than a year and previously worked at PAM Insight where she wrote for thewealthnet and eprivateclient for over two years.

Since joining Professional Adviser, notable scoops include the FCA launching its bereavement review and Royal London launching its targeted support ISA service. Contact at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.

Articles by Sophia Panayi

Majority of advisers want CGT reporting in platform tax packs

Tax planning

Majority of advisers want CGT reporting in platform tax packs

Some 39% of advice firms cite tax planning as a priority

clock 09 September 2026 • 1 min read
Pension changes to impact more than half of advised clients

Pensions

Pension changes to impact more than half of advised clients

Advisers’ biggest concern is not understanding the pension IHT rules

clock 09 September 2026 • 2 min read
PFS Festival of Financial Planning returns for 2026

Your profession

PFS Festival of Financial Planning returns for 2026

To take place on 18-19 November at NEC Birmingham

clock 08 September 2026 • 1 min read
Raymond James launches in Chester with ex-Quilter trio to lead

Companies

Raymond James launches in Chester with ex-Quilter trio to lead

John Willis, Myles Tunstall and David Morrell join

clock 08 September 2026 • 2 min read
Blevins Franks launches cross-border referral service for UK advisers

Your profession

Blevins Franks launches cross-border referral service for UK advisers

For UK advisers with clients in Europe

clock 08 September 2026 • 2 min read
Half of advisers use technology for Consumer Duty compliance

Technology

Half of advisers use technology for Consumer Duty compliance

Advisers not aware of digital tools that can help

clock 04 September 2026 • 2 min read
Three former directors sentenced in £70m pension fraud case

Pensions

Three former directors sentenced in £70m pension fraud case

3,000 people defrauded

clock 04 September 2026 • 2 min read
DB transfer adviser hit with provisional FCA ban and £742,700 fine

Regulation

DB transfer adviser hit with provisional FCA ban and £742,700 fine

Daniel Thomas advised 53 clients, including four British Steel scheme members

clock 03 September 2026 • 2 min read
Proving good customer outcomes still a challenge for financial planners

Regulation

Proving good customer outcomes still a challenge for financial planners

Firms face practical challenges in Consumer Duty board reporting

clock 03 September 2026 • 2 min read
Christopher Allen Private Clients joins Rosemount network

Companies

Christopher Allen Private Clients joins Rosemount network

Joins as an appointed representative

clock 02 September 2026 • 2 min read