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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

Bordier UK MPS added to AJ Bell and Söderberg & Partners platforms

DFM & Model Portfolios

Bordier UK MPS added to AJ Bell and Söderberg & Partners platforms

Exclusive: Advisers can access MPS and RTD service

clock 27 July 2026 • 2 min read
Adviser firm revenue reaches £8.38bn in 2025

Regulation

Adviser firm revenue reaches £8.38bn in 2025

Adviser posts fall to 37,517

clock 24 July 2026 • 1 min read
Open finance could pose 'existential threat' to advice market

Regulation

Open finance could pose 'existential threat' to advice market

Consumer Duty Alliance tech forum attendees hear

clock 23 July 2026 • 3 min read
Nine Edge Wealth rebrands Scottish businesses

Companies

Nine Edge Wealth rebrands Scottish businesses

Follows earlier acquisitions of RMS Financial and Wealth Professional

clock 23 July 2026 • 2 min read
Adviser space remains 'very important to Schroders' following Benchmark deal

Companies

Adviser space remains 'very important to Schroders' following Benchmark deal

Fowler and Lowe on simplification and education

clock 22 July 2026 • 4 min read
Financial Vulnerability Taskforce calls on advisers to rethink retirement planning

Pensions

Financial Vulnerability Taskforce calls on advisers to rethink retirement planning

Publishes guide suggesting to ‘move beyond a pensions-only approach’

clock 22 July 2026 • 2 min read
Perspective launches joint venture with accountancy firm

Companies

Perspective launches joint venture with accountancy firm

Forms TaxAssist Plus Financial Planning

clock 22 July 2026 • 2 min read
Advisers call on chancellor Healey to back business and revisit IHT reforms

Your profession

Advisers call on chancellor Healey to back business and revisit IHT reforms

New chancellor will need to ‘stand fast on the plans ahead’

clock 21 July 2026 • 3 min read
Perspective makes first acquisition in Scotland

Companies

Perspective makes first acquisition in Scotland

Acquires Glasgow-based Phoenix Wealth Solutions

clock 21 July 2026 • 2 min read
FOS names permanent CEO and chief ombudsman

People

FOS names permanent CEO and chief ombudsman

Interims Jenny Simmonds and James Dipple-Johnstone take on permanent roles

clock 20 July 2026 • 2 min read