Firms told they are 'too focused' on numbers rather than services

Industry experts gathered to discuss challenges posed by Consumer Duty

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

Firms are “too focused on numbers without considering the services they provide,” industry experts have said.

Speaking at the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association's Compliance Conference 2023 yesterday (21 September) experts agreed firms should focus not only on numbers but also on the quality of services they provide to clients following the implementation of the Consumer Duty regulation earlier this year (31 July). City Asset Management risk and compliance officer Tracy Coghill highlighted the industry's capacity to measure client outcomes, stating that it could offer a "tremendous amount of resource" for this purpose. This perspective underscored the need for a more b...

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

The five-minute complaint and the five-day investigation

The five-minute complaint and the five-day investigation

GSI Group CEO on complaints, AI and the latest set of FOS reforms

Mark Buck
clock 12 August 2026 • 5 min read
Andrew Goodwin: The advice gap - an embarrassment of riches?

Andrew Goodwin: The advice gap - an embarrassment of riches?

Andrew Goodwin: The advice gap - an embarrassment of riches?

Andrew Goodwin
clock 12 August 2026 • 4 min read
New Talent Alliance launches financial advice careers guide

New Talent Alliance launches financial advice careers guide

Designed to attract new entrants into the profession

Sophia Panayi
clock 11 August 2026 • 2 min read