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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

Attitudinal targeted support could be 'the way forward' - research

Your profession

Attitudinal targeted support could be 'the way forward' - research

Investments increased 30% when targeted support focused on attitudes

clock 16 April 2026 • 4 min read
Attitudinal targeted support could be 'the way forward' - research

Regulation

Attitudinal targeted support could be 'the way forward' - research

Investments increased 30% when targeted support focused on attitudes

clock 15 April 2026 • 4 min read
Most advisers already have CRPs without the label - research

Your Business

Most advisers already have CRPs without the label - research

Over half of advisers report having a formal CRP

clock 14 April 2026 • 2 min read
Third of advisers have lost 'substantial' assets in great wealth transfer – research

Your profession

Third of advisers have lost 'substantial' assets in great wealth transfer – research

Baby boomers most likely to change adviser

clock 14 April 2026 • 2 min read
FCA unveils open finance vision including 'tailored financial advice' help

Regulation

FCA unveils open finance vision including 'tailored financial advice' help

Highlights need for ‘urgent action’ by advisers, tech expert says

clock 14 April 2026 • 3 min read
Tax year reset offers opportunities for advisers, research finds

Your profession

Tax year reset offers opportunities for advisers, research finds

‘Good intentions can slip away without the right support from advisers’

clock 13 April 2026 • 1 min read
Bridge Investment Intelligence launches 'first-of-its-kind' MPS research tool

DFM & Model Portfolios

Bridge Investment Intelligence launches 'first-of-its-kind' MPS research tool

Tool aims to tackle “crowded and complex” market

clock 13 April 2026 • 3 min read
FCA expected to align trail commission with Consumer Duty rather than 'switching off' service

Regulation

FCA expected to align trail commission with Consumer Duty rather than 'switching off' service

Consultation is about ‘understanding and evidencing impact’

clock 09 April 2026 • 4 min read
Nine Edge Wealth makes second acquisition within a month of launching

Companies

Nine Edge Wealth makes second acquisition within a month of launching

Acquires Edinburgh-based Wealth Professional

clock 09 April 2026 • 2 min read
'Slow start' expected for targeted support as rules go live

Regulation

'Slow start' expected for targeted support as rules go live

Royal London one of the first to get FCA approval

clock 07 April 2026 • 4 min read