This week's news… condensed

clock

Ten of this week's best-read stories...

New Star The employment tribunal brought by Patrick Evershed against former employer New Star continued, with allegations about his choice of words to describe colleagues and a dark description of the atmosphere at the company. Hoban When Mark Hoban speaks, he usually annoys financial advisers. He continued that trend he told an audience that people on average to above average income are unattractive to the financial advice sector. He also mounted a defence of the Money Advice Service. Cofunds takeover? The week began with reports that L&G had made an offer for Cofunds, although...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

News editor's view: Let's give it up for the small advice firms

News editor's view: Let's give it up for the small advice firms

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 22 May

Isabel Baxter
clock 22 May 2026 • 4 min read
Women more likely to seek professional financial advice – research

Women more likely to seek professional financial advice – research

Twenty percent of women likely to seek advice

Sophia Panayi
clock 22 May 2026 • 2 min read
The expectation gap: Why suitable advice can still fail the client

The expectation gap: Why suitable advice can still fail the client

'The industry is moving from suitability, to understanding and now to expectation management'

Elly Dowding and Lee Coates
clock 22 May 2026 • 4 min read