What's on advisers' tech wish list this Christmas?

Improving digitalisation, integrating AI and compliance

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As we look ahead to 2025, it's clear that technology will remain a driving force in shaping the future of financial advice, writes Nick Eatock

Top tech gifts this Christmas include smartphones, wireless earbuds and digital cameras according to the Standard's 2024 list. But while advisers may well be hoping to find the latest gadget under the tree this year, priorities for their business look a little different. From our conversations with advice professionals, the top tech picks for firms might be improving digitalisation, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) effectively and implementing systems that support regulatory compliance.   1.      Improving digitalisation The trend towards digitalisation has been around fo...

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