More than half of advisers view compliance as their main challenge

Fidelity Adviser Solutions, which published the sixth instalment of its IFA DNA study today (5 November), highlighted adviser views that too much of their time is lost to administration and compliance. Research was commissioned through NextWealth in July 2025 among 209 financial advisers. Nearly half (44%) of advisers said their ideal workday still feels distant, with improvements hinging on streamlined compliance, automated onboarding and better system integration. The findings also revealed that 20% of an adviser's day is spent preparing reports and plans, and 18% on compliance a...