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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

Government consults on 'mansion tax' proposals

Tax planning

Government consults on 'mansion tax' proposals

Deferral scheme and exemptions outlined

clock 19 May 2026 • 3 min read
Simplybiz academy to 'level the playing field' for smaller firms

Your profession

Simplybiz academy to 'level the playing field' for smaller firms

Academy launched to help smaller firms grow organically

clock 19 May 2026 • 4 min read
Digital bank Zopa gains targeted support authorisation

Investment

Digital bank Zopa gains targeted support authorisation

Receives regulatory approval for investment products

clock 19 May 2026 • 1 min read
Firms urged to build 'fit-for-purpose' processes amid FCA bereavement review

Regulation

Firms urged to build 'fit-for-purpose' processes amid FCA bereavement review

Financial advice firms ‘lack a clear service strategy for bereaved clients'

clock 18 May 2026 • 5 min read
FSCS forecasts levy drop to £247m in 2026/27

Your profession

FSCS forecasts levy drop to £247m in 2026/27

Compensation payments of £267m anticipated

clock 18 May 2026 • 2 min read
Parmenion group operating profit dips in 2025 due to 'increased costs'

Platforms

Parmenion group operating profit dips in 2025 due to 'increased costs'

Has decreased 10.2% since 2024

clock 18 May 2026 • 2 min read
Isio looks to add private assets to MPS

DFM & Model Portfolios

Isio looks to add private assets to MPS

Head of distribution cites ‘growing’ demand among advisers

clock 18 May 2026 • 3 min read
'Netflix for your finances': Money coaching startup targets advice gap

Companies

'Netflix for your finances': Money coaching startup targets advice gap

Jess Biggs launches Harman Wealth

clock 13 May 2026 • 3 min read
Most millionaires would pay higher taxes to support young people – research

Tax planning

Most millionaires would pay higher taxes to support young people – research

79% willing to pay higher taxes

clock 13 May 2026 • 3 min read
FCA releases further details on bereavement processes review

Regulation

FCA releases further details on bereavement processes review

Review to focus on platforms, advisers and wealth managers

clock 13 May 2026 • 2 min read