Halloween special: What's spooking advisers?

Ombudsman hike to LC&F

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 4 min read

What are the most frightful things to have happened in the world of financial services in the last year? Trick or treat yourself to a varied set of answers from Professional Adviser readers

On this spooktacular Halloween, Professional Adviser spoke to a handful of advisers who gave us their take on the most frightening news to hit the headlines so far this year. For Red Circle Financial Planning Chartered financial planner Darren Cooke, the saga surrounding mini-bond provider London Capital & Finance (LC&F), which entered administration in January, is enough to send chills down his spine. "LC&F is the scariest thing in financial services this year from a number of angles," said Cooke. "The lack of oversight by the Financial Conduct Authority, who were warned on numerous ...

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

HNW inheritance planning: Why international mobility is tearing up the old playbook

HNW inheritance planning: Why international mobility is tearing up the old playbook

'Advisers must also evolve beyond just fulfilling transactional roles'

Marc Acheson
clock 24 November 2025 • 4 min read
Autumn Budget 2025: Budget speculation forces clients to put financial decisions on hold

Autumn Budget 2025: Budget speculation forces clients to put financial decisions on hold

‘This year, anything goes’

Professional Adviser
clock 24 November 2025 • 1 min read
Why good advice relies on asking difficult questions

Why good advice relies on asking difficult questions

Difficult questions a 'core feature' of good advice

Ahmed Bawa
clock 21 November 2025 • 4 min read