News editor's view: Disconnects, deals and debates

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 22 November

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

This week has been another whirlwind for the financial advice sector, with new data, significant policy updates, and industry shake-ups taking centre stage. From revelations about mismatched perceptions in adviser-client relationships, to the ongoing saga of regulatory reform, here's the lowdown on the week's key developments.

Let's start with a stark finding: financial advisers and their clients are misaligned on what constitutes value. According to Royal London's 2024 Meaning of Value report, investment performance is the top priority for 45% of advised clients, but just 24% of advisers believe it's a significant factor. The disconnect raises critical questions about whether advisers are truly tuned into their clients' priorities – and how they can bridge this gap in expectations. Meanwhile, farmers took to the streets of London this week to protest inheritance tax (IHT) changes unveiled in Labour's first Bu...

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