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Regulatory Policy and Compliance
Ensuring firms adhere to rules, guidelines, and regulations, maintaining market integrity and consumer protection....
Brexit
The UK's departure from the EU, requiring regulatory adjustments to ensure financial stability and consumer protection....
Consumer Duty
Consumer Duty requires firms to act in the best interests of customers, ensuring fair outcomes and clear communication....
Customer Vulnerability
Where consumers may be more susceptible to harm, requiring firms to provide fair treatment, support, and tailored services....
Data Protection
Safeguarding data through secure processing, compliance with regulations, transparency, and preventing misuse or unauthorised access....
Financial Crime
Protecting against activities like fraud, money laundering, and market abuse, threatening financial system integrity and consumer protection....
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
The UK’s statutory compensation scheme for customers of UK authorised financial services firms. It can step in to pay compensation if a firm is unable, or likely to be unable,...
Future of Advice
Evolving financial advice models, ensuring accessibility, affordability, and consumer protection in changing markets....
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Regulation (MiFID/MIFIR)
Regulation to enhance financial markets transparency, investor protection, and improving trading practices across financial sectors....
Pensions
The increasingly complex pension landscape for firms as they navigate a changing regulatory environment....
Product Disclosure
PRIIPs (Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products) ensuring transparent, standardised information for retail investors on investment products....
Retail Disclosure Framework
Providing clear, accurate information to consumers about financial products, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making....
Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR)
SMCR (Senior Managers and Certification Regime) ensures accountability, clarifies roles, and enhances individual responsibility within financial services firms....
Sustainable Finance and ESG
Integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decisions to promote long-term positive impact....
Talent, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (TIDE)
Find out more to see how PIMFA is committed to promoting Talent, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (TIDE) in our industry....
Public Affairs
Managing relationships with stakeholders, including government, regulators, and the public, to help shape policy and regulatory outcomes....
Operations
Firm’s internal processes, systems, and controls, ensuring efficient, secure, compliant, and resilient operational functions....
Advisers' Sustainabilty Group
Industry-led working group to focus on enhancing sustainable finance capabilities within the financial advice sector....
UK Platform Group
An independent group of retail platforms working together to drive positive change. Run by platform firms, for platform firms....
Talent, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Promoting talent, a diverse workforce, and creating inclusive environments....
Leading Lights Forum
The PIMFA Leading Lights Forum brings together talented young people from across our member firms who conduct primary research focusing on current hot topics impacting us all across our industry....
PIMFA Wealthtech
PIMFA's FinTech platform and digital marketplace created to drive innovation and enhance collaboration between FinTechs and the wealth management and financial advice sector....
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups for our member firms to discuss and examine key topics within our industry....
Guides
See a range of Guides to support our member firms covering different topics....
Thought Leadership
Engaging with stakeholders to shape policies, providing insights and promoting informed industry discussions....
Response Papers
PIMFA responds on behalf of our membership to regulator and government consultations. We do this via feedback and discussion with member firms via our committees, working groups....
make it. Campaign
Our 'make it' campaign is dedicated to changing perceptions and encouraging an exciting and diverse mix of new talent into our industry....
Events & Learning
PIMFA Events
Connect, collaborate and celebrate with PIMFA Events. From insightful webinars and thought-provoking symposiums to prestigious awards and vibrant networking opportunities, our events bring the wealth management and financial advice community...
PIMFA Learning
Elevate your expertise with PIMFA Learning Events - dynamic, industry-focused training designed to empower financial professionals. Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities tailored for your growth....
Industry Events
Stay informed and engaged with PIMFA's Industry Events. Discover a curated selection of conferences, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities hosted by industry leaders. Stay ahead of trends, gain fresh insights...
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues such...
Get Involved
Take an active role in shaping the industry's future. Whether you're looking to attend, sponsor, exhibit, or speak, PIMFA Events offer unparalleled opportunities to connect, share insights, and make an...
News
Indices
The MSCI PIMFA Private Investor Index Series
The MSCI PIMFA Private Investor Index Series is a set of indices designed to represent the performance of a diversified portfolio of assets that are relevant to private investors....
The MSCI PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series
The MSCI PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series is a collection of five composite indices designed to mirror the performance of multi-asset strategies employed by UK wealth management firms....
About Us
About PIMFA
PIMFA is the voice of the UK’s personal wealth services sector. PIMFA champions a culture of financial health for all and represents and supports providers of wealth management services, financial...
PIMFA Staff
PIMFA's staff cover a variety of aspects at PIMFA from expert technical guidance to membership support and much more....
PIMFA Board
PIMFA’s Board governs the workings and strategic direction of PIMFA led by our Chairman, Lord Deben, and CEO, Liz Field. It consists of leading senior figures from a representative...
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues...
Advisers' Sustainability Group
PIMFA provide the Secretariat to the FCA's industry-led working group to focus on enhancing sustainable finance capabilities within the financial sector....
UK Platform Group
An independent group of retail platforms working together to drive positive change. Run by platform firms, for platform firms....
Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability
Sustainable Finance & ESG is an area of strategic focus for PIMFA making sure we are championing a high standard for our future....
Annual Report
PIMFA’s annual report is a review of our purpose, activity and key achievements over our membership year which runs from 1st June to 31st May....
PIMFA Members
PIMFA's membership is on a corporate level. We represent both full and associate member firms. See who our member firms are....
PIMFA Plus
PIMFA Plus offers our full and associate member firms a suite of valuable services and curated products at bespoke rates from specialised partners that work with PIMFA....
PIMFA Careers
Job opportunities at PIMFA....
Find a Firm
Use our online directory to find a PIMFA member firm who can help you manage your money, buy and sell shares and access financial advice....
About Our Industry
Our industry helps people navigate the difficult financial decisions needed throughout the stages of their life. These professionals provide valuable expertise and support. ...
PIMFA Members
PIMFA's membership is on a corporate level. We represent both full and associate member firms. See who our member firms are....
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues...
PIMFA WealthTech
PIMFA Wealthtech develops new concepts and promotes the latest technologies for the benefit of our members....
Find a Firm
Use our online directory to find a PIMFA member firm who can help you manage your money, buy and sell shares and access financial advice....
Want to Collaborate?
Get in touch if you would like to collaborate with us in any of these areas. ...
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PIMFA Journal

PIMFA’s magazine contains articles and thought leadership on current issues, hot topics and future developments from PIMFA members. Always a thought-provoking read.

PIMFA Journal Edition #31

Chapters

An AI for an AI- Artificial Intelligence as a sword and a shield in the battle against fraud – Farrer & Co Culture as a risk lens: Evolving the art and science of fund research - City Hive Efficiency, Scale, and Growth: The Back-Office as a Strategic Asset - Objectway Redefining Risk: Women, AI, and the Democratisation of Investing - RSM UK Exploring the breadth of private assets available to wealth managers - Mercer Integration: Where consolidation strategies stand or stall - Solve Partners CCI Product Summaries: The New KIIDs on the Block - Morningstar When your firm is moving into a new group: navigating your directors’ and SMFs’ responsibilities - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP What Better Data could do for you – Wealth DCI

PIMFA Journal Edition #30

Chapters

The revolution will not be technologised - Altus Consulting The potential for AI in UK wealth management - Avaloq What’s Stopping You from Automating Your Wealth Management Operations? It’s Probably Your Data - FIS Global Navigating the Professional Indemnity Insurance Market in a Changing Regulatory Landscape - Onyx Insurance Carry forward – where do people go wrong? - Royal London Building a diverse future in finance - Verve Understanding and Implementing CASS: A Strategic Imperative for Your Organisation - Leaman Crellin The growth of Investment Platforms and how Post Trade services are evolving - Clearstream No More Easy Wins: Uniting Against Claims Management Company (CMC) Excesses - Collegiate Underwriting

PIMFA Journal Edition #29

Chapters

Raising the Bar on Sustainable Funds: the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) Regime - Avyse Unlocking the Power of AI in Wealth Management: Opportunities and Challenges - FIGG From Compliance to Confidence: Proactive Fraud Detection in Wealth Management - iD-Pal PI for Financial Advisers - Kova Professionals Why do so many investment firms miss the opportunity to collaborate with their CASS teams? - Square 4 Flush Out the Waste: Wealth Management Needs Better Plumbing - Tikker Third-Party Risk Blind Spots: Are You Leaving Your Business Exposed? - Vendor IQ Border Control: Why Offshoring is not Always Good for KYC Operations - Hartford Consultants Why investing in wellbeing makes financial sense - Lockton Can NextGen tech make wealth management more human? - Objectway

PIMFA Journal #28

Chapters

Five principals to ensure successful tech migration in Wealth Management Strengthening DEI for sustainable growth in Financial Services Navigating the promise and perils of GenAI in Wealth Management Challenges and prospects for fund labelling: Insights on FCA regulations and sustainability standards Breaking through the barriers of portfolio efficiency But it's a complex password! Consumer Duty: One year in, what lies ahead? Do celebrities have a legitimate role in improving financial literacy? Wealth Management is gearing up for its iPhone moment... Consumer Duty - Increasing incomes by improving outcomes

PIMFA Journal #27

Chapters

Market colour on e-communications surveillance Advice guidance boundary review Why onboarding is still largely unsolved Ongoing services leads charge in Consumer Duty implementation Current cyber threats and insurance solutions for the Investment Management sector Buffer, tail hedged or covered call: How to select options-based EFTs Strengthening supply chain security in finance Why ERI data is putting our industry and it's investors at risk The need for education on Dormant accounts' Protecting directors and officers against evolving cyber threats

PIMFA Journal Edition #26

Chapters

ESG Investment in 2024 - What to look for when scrutinising funds - Sancroft How to secure value for money on your client’s pension - Insignis Cash Poor cyber security will breach Consumer Duty - B-Compliant Staying innovative is staying ahead of the curve - Dorsum Precision in Practice: Unveiling Key Trends and Improvements in Asset Management Transaction Reporting - Control Now UK SDR: fix the roof when the sun is shining - Knowyourfunds Practical and personal: The keys to consumer engagement - Altus Consulting How implementing the Consumer Duty can help deliver your ESG objectives - Square 4 FATCA Filings – Failure or Fallacy? - Hartford Consulting

PIMFA Summer/Autumn Journal

Chapters

Sustainable Comms in Financial Services: A Moral and Strategic Imperative - Beyond Encryption How to Embed Consumer Duty in 7 practical steps - Beyond FS The Four Cornerstones Of Financial Wellbeing - Chris Budd Does your portal support your IFA stakeholders? - Crealogix The Art of Engaging Affluent Investors: the opportunities presented by asset aggregation and real time strategic insights - Figg Navigating Tax Reporting Challenges in Wealth Management: A Technological Approach - Financial Software Ltd Driving Growth in an Era of Disruption - FIS Global How to create risk ownership within your firm - Ruleguard MiFID Transaction Reporting – 2023 and beyond…. - Kaizen Reporting A 5-step framework to aid a successful business transformation - SEI Wealth Platform New study reveals the three pillars for wealth managers to unlock opportunity in challenging times - Objectway

PIMFA Spring Journal 2023

Chapters

A UK First for Transparency across Managed Portfolios - Morningstar Digitising wealth management is crucial for client satisfaction and employee wellbeing - Industrial Thought Group From One-Time Buyers to Lifelong Customers: Increasing After-Purchase Engagement in Wealth - Kidbrooke Cyber Risk Management: 6 reasons why you need independent assurance - Mitigo Group Mastering Operational Resilience: An Outlook in to 2025 - Pershing How to place value on protection in tough times - Royal London Digital transformation in the Financial Services industry: Adapt or get left behind - RSM UK Defining a vulnerable client in a Consumer Duty world - Dynamic Planner Joint Review of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime - Thistle Investments

PIMFA Winter Journal 2023 PIMFA’s journal is our glossy magazine featuring thought leadership from our asociate member firms. This edition includes articles on

Chapters

Is Sgt Pepper an Anti-Hero? Differences and Differentiation - Altus Communicating ESG Investments to Customers - Dorsum Outcomes Monitoring in a Consumer Duty World - Square 4 After the Latest Crypto Winter, Wealth Management Firms Could Bring About a Crypto Spring - Crealogix How Can FCA-Regulated Firms Master Operational Resilience in a VUCA World? - Ansarada Navigating the Complexities of Data Sovereignty in the Financial Services Industry - Worldr What Does the UK's Digitisation of Share Certificates Mean for Advisers? - Euroclear Living With the New Consumer Duty - An Employee Perspective - Worksmart A Battle Plan to Win on Customer Experience - Objectway Sharpfin Trend Report 2023 - Sharpfin

PIMFA Journal – Autumn 2022

Chapters

Why tax suitability shouldn’t be taxing for UK wealth managers - Six Group Is Investing In China Still A Good Idea? - RisCura Capitalising On A Rising Interest Rate Environment - Insignis Cash Solutions Top Rates Currently Available On The Insignis Cash Solutions Platform - Insignis Cash Solutions Improving Diversity And Inclusion In The Financial Services Sector: Socioeconomic Background Data - Clyde & Co An introductory guide to email account security - Mitigo Group Beware The Ides Of CARF - Efficient Frontiers International Implementing the FCA's New Consumer Duty - Shoosmiths LLP Consumer Duty: What Is It And How Worried Should I Be? - IIC Climate Risks Beyond The Physical - ICE

PIMFA Journal – Spring/Summer 2022

Chapters

Small companies will have to file P&L accounts - MyRegData Unpacking five commercial property myths - TIME Investments My client wants to use WhatsApp – why and why not? - Qwil Messenger ETFs left in unprecedented position - ETF Stream What do wealth management clients expect in 2022? - Unblu Employers can dismiss whistle-blowers by separating their conduct from the fact they are a whistle-blower - PIMFA’s under 40 forum finds stark gender differences and a pressing need for financial education in new research - PIMFA Are you resilient to a ransomware attack? - Mitigo Mastering the customer experience in investment management - Medallia Best practices for modernising client management - Moxo