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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

CGT liabilities surged 89% in 2024-25 tax year as Budget changes hit

Tax planning

CGT liabilities surged 89% in 2024-25 tax year as Budget changes hit

HMRC collects £24.2bn with £127bn gains reported

clock 27 August 2026 • 3 min read
Vanguard snaps up US wealthtech platform Altruist

Technology

Vanguard snaps up US wealthtech platform Altruist

Deal values Altruist at $4bn, reports suggest

clock 27 August 2026 • 3 min read
Young investors trust AI more than TV or social media

Technology

Young investors trust AI more than TV or social media

Almost half wrongly believe AI-generated financial information is regulated

clock 27 August 2026 • 4 min read
FCA bans three behind £35.5m scheme designed to bypass investor visa rules

Regulation

FCA bans three behind £35.5m scheme designed to bypass investor visa rules

Dolfin Financial’s Denisz Nagy, Sanjay Maraj and Roman Joukovski banned

clock 26 August 2026 • 2 min read
AJ Bell names latest advice firm partner for Model B offering

Platforms

AJ Bell names latest advice firm partner for Model B offering

Links up with Daintree Wealth Management

clock 25 August 2026 • 2 min read
The banks are back: What does this mean for advisers?

Your profession

The banks are back: What does this mean for advisers?

Banks ‘uniquely positioned’ to provide advice to mass market

clock 24 August 2026 • 6 min read
PIMFA warns 'further clarity' needed in FCA's proposed SIPP changes

Pensions

PIMFA warns 'further clarity' needed in FCA's proposed SIPP changes

Consultation closes today

clock 24 August 2026 • 3 min read
Are VCTs still 'the next best thing' for clients?

VCTs / EIS

Are VCTs still 'the next best thing' for clients?

‘These reliefs are constantly changing’

clock 20 August 2026 • 7 min read
'They're angry about tax': Why some UK clients are looking to move away

Your profession

'They're angry about tax': Why some UK clients are looking to move away

IHT changes continue pushing clients out, according to Blevins Franks CEO

clock 18 August 2026 • 4 min read
FE Fundinfo launches AI assistant for advisers

Technology

FE Fundinfo launches AI assistant for advisers

Part of updates to Nexus for Financial Advisers platform

clock 13 August 2026 • 2 min read