๐ง The Weekly Waffle - 8th Decemberr 2023 ๐
Hello, Wafflers, ๐
Buckle up for this week's dish of insights and cheeky banter at the Academy's Town Hall's Friday Lunch Bunch. ๐ฝ๏ธ Hereโs whatโs cooking:
Plot Twist in Financial Planning ๐ญ: Considering a dramatic post-sale career pivot? For advisers ditching the regulated jungle, why not jump into financial planning? Only 20% of advisers bother with cashflow planning. Demand's sky-high โ a not-so-hidden gem? ๐
The Oracle of Generic Advice ๐งโโ๏ธ: Puzzling over onshore vs offshore life bonds? Fear not! ChatGPT, our generic financial planning guru, is here to enlighten us with delightfully non-specific advice.
DIY Investing's Star Moment ๐: D2C platforms are in vogue! Case in point: AJ Bellโs profit jumping a spectacular 50%. Turns out, self-investing is more than just a fad in the UK.
Care Costs in Cashflow Planning ๐ธ: How do you mix in care cost annuities in cashflow planning? Itโs a bit more than just crunching numbers โ itโs planning for lifeโs curveballs. ๐ง
Meet the Cashflow Coach ๐: Venture beyond basic financial planning. Weโre talking full-blown cashflow coaching - it's not just saving; it's about crafting income streams and asset creation. Because who doesnโt love more money-making avenues? ๐ณ๐ฐ
McKinsey's Wellness Nod ๐: McKinsey confirms what weโve been preaching: wellbeing is a full-package deal. Mind, body, heart, and spirit. It's always nice when the big players echo our sentiments, right? ๐
FCAโs Double Move ๐คนโโ๏ธ: The FCA's been juggling this week. Increasing capital adequacy requirements for advice firms โ aiming to cut down those pesky FSCS levies. But, the catch โ higher capital requirements and hefty levies in the meantime. Fun times ahead! ๐ฌ
FCAโs Policy Paper Saga ๐: Todayโs FCA special: a Policy Paper on the advice/guidance boundary. It's all about that fine line between guidance and advice, with some simplified advice proposals thrown in. Non-intermediating financial planners, this one's not on your radar. ๐
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