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The editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 4 September

Jen Frost
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The top news has been a bit grim this week (think FCA bans, pension fraud and inheritance tax tight timetables) and I’m not quite ready to embrace the bleakness after an at times sweltering summer. So, you’re getting something a bit more cheerful: a Professional Adviser Awards update.

That's right – September has snuck up on us, and that can only mean one thing: if you haven't already started thinking about your PA Awards entry, now is the time. Standout advice firms, individuals, and providers have until 18 September to get their entries in and have a chance of taking home a trophy when the profession comes together to celebrate in London in March. In previous years, judges have praised our finalists and winners for not standing still; their commitment to excellence means that they continuously look to improve and serve as a shining example for the wider advice co...

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