Editor's View: When women come together

The editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 6 November

Jen Frost
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There’s plenty to celebrate this week, as we announced the winners of the Women in Financial Advice Awards 2026 in association with LV=.

Around 500 individuals gathered at the Hilton London Bankside on Wednesday to cheer themselves and each other on. Winners on the night included L&G's Katharine Photiou, who received the Outstanding Contribution award, and Chase de Vere's Rebecca Dorrian and Helen Howcroft from Atomos Wealth who took home two awards apiece. With women still accounting for just 18% of financial advisers according to Financial Conduct Authority data, the awards remain a route to champion those who are excelling in the profession and showcase the huge contributions that female advisers and financial servi...

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