Managing Director
17 February 2025 by Katie Brinsden
It may seem hard to believe now, but investment platforms were rare beasts around a quarter of a century ago. Today there are so many that the adviser community is increasingly concerned that some might not survive. According to a recent survey, nearly 50% of advisers fear a platform will fail within the next three…
17 January 2025 by Katie Brinsden
Image: Katie Brinsden is Managing Director of Truly Independent The question of whether skills can be transferred from one business sphere to another has been debated for decades. It is possible to make a reasonable case for both sides of the argument. On the one hand, there are countless talents that clearly do not lend…
9 April 2024 by Katie Brinsden
We all have a part to play in raising the number of women advisers I explained in a recent article why addressing the gender imbalance in the financial advice industry is far more than a box-ticking exercise. It represents a powerful means of safeguarding the future of our profession and better reflecting the needs of…
15 February 2024 by Katie Brinsden
It has been recognised for more than a decade now that the number of people exiting the financial advice industry in the UK greatly exceeds the number of people entering it. This is bad news for all concerned – not least for millions of existing and potential clients. The issue has its origins in the…
