Consumer Duty countdown: How to maximise technology

clock • 3 min read

With the Consumer Duty deadline dominating the media, advisers' thoughts and dreams, are you making the most of your existing technology providers to help you meet the regulations? Steph Wilcox shares her thoughts...

Most technology providers will have been thinking about Consumer Duty since the guidance was first consulted on back in late 2021 to ensure that their software is both compliant where it needs to be, and optimised to help advisers meet the guidance where software cannot help. We know that most adviser firms are making good use of the efficiencies that come with using software within the advice business. Workstreams can be optimised with the use of a CRM, back office system, financial planning tool, report writing suite or other technology designed to improve the administration functions ...

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 Consumer Duty

Boring Money's Holly Mackay: Consumer Duty's next big challenge three years in

Boring Money's Holly Mackay: Consumer Duty's next big challenge three years in

From value to understanding

Holly Mackay
clock 03 August 2026 • 5 min read
Sandy McGregor: Happy third birthday to Consumer Duty

Sandy McGregor: Happy third birthday to Consumer Duty

Third anniversary of landmark regulation on 31 July

Sandy McGregor
clock 31 July 2026 • 1 min read
'The single biggest force shaping advice business models': Three years of Consumer Duty

'The single biggest force shaping advice business models': Three years of Consumer Duty

'It has not bedded in quietly'

Emma Napier
clock 31 July 2026 • 4 min read