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PIMFA Webinar: Why M&A Goes Wrong 2025
2025-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-why-ma-goes-wrong-2025/
What happens when M&A deals in the wealth sector just fall off the rails, don’t go to plan, or just never happen? No one talks about it, but they should.
Key discussion topics include:

Cultural integration failures
Overvaluation of assets
Inadequate due diligence processes, which often undermine potential synergies

By attending this webinar, you’ll learn:

What jeopardises M&A deals in 2025
How regulatory change can impact deals
How to improve your chance of a successful M&A deal
The key M&A deal evaluation metrics that really matter
How to develop and execute a robust post-merger integration plan

PIMFA Webinar: SDR – One Year On, What’s Changed and What’s Next?
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-sdr-one-year-on-whats-changed-and-whats-next/
If a week’s a long time in politics, how would you describe the last 12 months of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR)?
In this FREE 60-minute webinar, our expert panel reflects on the challenges faced, the opportunities seized, and how firms are now embedding SDR into product design and reporting. We’ll also consider what’s next, including anticipated FCA supervisory activity, international alignment with regimes such as the EU SFDR and ISSB standards, and how firms can futureproof their sustainability strategies.
So, whether you’re in compliance, investment, product, or sustainability roles, this webinar provides practical insights and peer-led perspectives on how to navigate SDR successfully – now and into the future.
Who should attend:
Heads of Compliance, ESG Leads, Product Teams, Investment Professionals, and anyone responsible for sustainability reporting and governance.

PIMFA Webinar: Supporting your clients with Year-end tax planning
2025-11-19 00:00
Wealth Managers don’t have to resort to Black Friday deals to improve their service offering. Year-end tax returns provide the ideal opportunity for Wealth Managers to demonstrate value simplifying the tax return process of high-net-worth clients they serve.
In this FREE 60-minute webinar Aiden Corcoran, Personal Tax Senior at GoSimpleTax, explains how PIMFA member firms can, from a tax perspective, better serve their clients delving into Cryptocurrency whilst providing much-needed support on Inheritance tax and pensions.
In this webinar, we discuss how Wealth Managers can:

Offer tax planning to boost the value of their service.
Understand further serve and understand their clients’ needs regarding Crypto Tax and Pensions.
Work with their HNW clients on inheritance tax and/or EIS, SEIS and VCT

PIMFA Webinar: Sustainable Finance Policy: Where are We What’s Next?
2025-11-19 00:00
Fayyaz Muneer leads the team in HM Treasury responsible for green and green and sustainable finance. He will set out the latest on key issues like sustainability disclosures, ESG ratings, the green taxonomy, and transition plans

PIMFA Webinar: What Senior Managers Need To Know in 2026
2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-what-senior-managers-need-to-know-in-2026/
Don’t be fooled.
The proposed simplification of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) should not be interpreted as a dilution of senior management accountability.
While policymakers review “streamlining” the regime, the FCA’s enforcement against individuals has spiked — with financial penalties against senior managers tripling in the past year and individual prohibitions rising from 19 to 30.
The message is clear: the regulator isn’t easing up — it’s closing in.
This 60-minute briefing, led by Peter Haines and Nigel Sydenham of CCL Academy, cuts through the noise to show senior leaders where to focus in 2026, how to stay off the FCA’s radar, and what “reasonable steps” now really look like in practice.
Key Discussion topics:

Don’t be lulled by change – what the latest SM&CR updates really mean for you, and why the personal risk curve is rising, not falling.
Signals from enforcement – what recent FCA fines and prohibitions reveal about where leaders are falling short.
Top three knowledge gaps that expose firms to regulatory and reputational risk.
From compliance to competence – how effective senior managers build the breadth and depth of regulatory insight to make joined-up, defensible decisions.

Who should attend
CEOs, COOs, SMFs, Board & ExCo members, Heads of Risk/Compliance, and senior leaders who need a clear 2026 focus without drowning in technical detail.
You’ll leave with

A clear shortlist of priorities for Q1–Q2 2026.
A practical lens for interpreting enforcement trends and management information.
A sharper steer on how to spot and remediate common blind spots in oversight and culture.

PIMFA Post-Budget Webinar 2025
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-post-budget-webinar-2025/
On Wednesday, 3 December, PIMFA will host a 45-minute webinar to unpack the upcoming Budget and what it means in practice for our sector. With so much speculation about the fiscal choices ahead, and genuine questions about investment, taxes and long-term savings, this will be a chance to cut through the noise and understand what matters.
David Ostojitsch, Director of Government Relations & Policy at PIMFA, will facilitate a discussion with Simon Harrington, Head of Public Affairs, and guest Christopher Dale, Associate Director at Global Counsel.
We will explore what is on the table, where policy intent appears to be heading, and the potential implications for firms, advisers, planners and their clients. This session is designed to provide sector-specific clarity and highlight where PIMFA is already engaging and will be prioritising next.
Who should attend?
This webinar is open to all PIMFA members
You’ll leave with:
A clearer view of the Budget’s implications for the wealth management and financial advice client sector.
A practical sense of challenge and opportunity for PIMFA members and their clients.
A view on PIMFA’s next steps, and where members can shape and engage.

PIMFA Webinar: ROI from AI – Turning Investment into Measurable Impact
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/airoi/
AI is everywhere — but measurable return on investment is what separates the early adopters from the real performers. This webinar, in partnership with Publicis Sapient, cuts through the hype to show where and how firms are capturing financial value from AI. We’ll explore what’s working, what isn’t, and how to build the governance and data foundations that allow innovation to scale sustainably.
What we’ll explore:

ROI in real terms: What good looks like — efficiency gains, margin expansion, revenue lift, and cost-to-serve reduction
From idea to income: How firms are moving from pilots and proofs-of-concept to live deployments that drive measurable results.
The business case for AI: Framing investments that resonate with boards, CFOs, and regulators.
Smart operations: How automation, predictive analytics, and GenAI tools are cutting process friction and elevating client experience.
Risk, governance and trust: Managing model risk, bias, and explainability while keeping the regulator onside.

Why attend?

Benchmark your AI investment and ROI maturity against peer firms.
Learn how to quantify productivity and growth impact — not just cost-savings.
Take away an AI ROI Framework to apply in your own firm.

PIMFA Webinar: UK Cyber Attacks: Lessons Learned in 2025 & What’s Coming Next in 2026
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/lessonslearnedincyber/
Cyber criminals don’t care if you’re a global retailer or a boutique wealth manager — if you hold sensitive client data, you’re a target. High-profile cyberattacks on household names like Co-op and Marks & Spencer have exposed just how quickly trusted brands can be brought to their knees. These incidents offer a stark warning for wealth managers: client trust is fragile, operational disruption is costly, and third-party risk can devastate even the strongest institutions.
But what does this mean for wealth managers in 2025 and beyond?
In this forward-looking session, PIMFA and cybersecurity specialists Mitigo will take you on a journey:

Look Back: The defining UK cyberattacks of the past 24 months — how they happened, what went wrong, and the common threads that wealth managers should recognise.
Look Forward: The evolving threat landscape — AI-driven phishing, deepfake-enabled fraud, insider threats, and supply chain attacks targeting financial firms.
Actionable Playbook: Practical steps to strengthen resilience, prepare your staff, and build a governance framework that can withstand both today’s and tomorrow’s attacks.

Why attend?

Benchmark your firm’s cyber readiness against real-world case studies.
Understand the next generation of cyber threats specific to Wealth and Advice firms.
Gain insight into regulator expectations around cyber governance, resilience, and reporting.
Walk away with a checklist and incident-response framework from Mitigo tailored to wealth managers.

PIMFA Webinar: AI: How Not to Get Left Behind
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84338928689
By early 2026, AI has moved far beyond experimentation. It is now actively reshaping how wealth firms operate, make decisions, serve clients, and manage risk. Some firms are already realising measurable value. Others are drifting dangerously behind.
This webinar is designed as a wake-up call for PIMFA member firms.
In this free 60-minute briefing, we’ll cut through the noise and focus on what matters most right now:

The hard risks of inaction: What “falling behind” now looks like — slower processes, higher costs, weak data foundations, governance gaps, and competitors accelerating ahead.
Real examples from real firms: How wealth managers, platforms, and advice firms are already deploying AI to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, enhance client journeys, and reduce operational burden.
A pragmatic roadmap for 2026: Where to start, what to prioritise, and how to build a safe, scalable and commercially grounded AI adoption plan.
What’s coming next from PIMFA: A short introduction to PIMFA’s new AI learning programme for senior leaders.

Whether you’re AI-curious, cautious, or already experimenting, this session will sharpen your understanding of what’s possible and what’s at stake as we enter the next phase of AI adoption in wealth management.

PIMFA Webinar: Tackling Non Financial Misconduct and the FCA’s new Rules and Guidance
2026-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/nfmwebinar/
From 1 September 2026, wealth and advice firms will be subject to the FCA’s tougher stance on non-financial misconduct. This means that serious cases of bullying, harassment, or violence that lead to certain types of disciplinary action must be reported to the regulator, not just handled internally. On 12th December 2025, the FCA published its Policy Statement (PS) 25/23, confirming final Handbook guidance for firms in relation to tackling non-financial misconduct.
In this FREE 60-minute webinar, employment lawyers Chris Holme and Shadia El Dardiry, joined by regulatory lawyer Anousheh Bromfield of Clyde & Co cut through the complexity to address:

What the new Rules and Handbook guidance mean in practice;
What practical steps firms should be taking between now and 1 September;
What are the implications going forward in terms of balancing employment law with regulatory duties.

PIMFA Webinar: FOS Business Portal : Ombudsman Connect
2026-02-03 11:30 - 12:30 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-fos-business-portal-ombudsman-connect/
The Financial Ombudsman Service are modernising their systems to better serve the financial services sector, customers and staff, with the aim of improving the casework processes and customer journey, whilst making the process seamless for businesses.
In support of this, it has recently launched a business portal-Ombudsman Connect, which will allow businesses to easily provide case information and gain better insight into complaints to help drive improvements.
In partnership with the FOS, we are hosting a webinar for firms where the FOS’ Transformation Team will share an online demonstration of Ombudsman Connect and provide an opportunity member firms to ask questions and provide input.

PIMFA Webinar: Move Faster, Cost Less: Winning with Agentic AI
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-re-engineering-the-operating-model-winning-in-the-agentic-era/
Wealth management firms are under pressure from every angle, margin compression, rising regulatory scrutiny, operational drag and decision-making that is simply too slow for the market they are now in.
This is not a workflow problem. It is an operating model problem.
The next winners will not be the firms that bolt AI onto legacy ways of working. They will be the firms that redesign how decisions are made, actions are triggered and control is maintained using agentic AI to move faster, operate leaner and scale with confidence.
In this high-impact 60-minute webinar with Publicis Sapient, we’ll discuss:

why layered workflows and slow decisions are eroding margin
where firms are losing time, capacity and competitive momentum
how leading wealth managers are using agentic AI to redesign decision architecture
how to accelerate execution without losing control, oversight or regulatory confidence

PIMFA Webinar: Data as a Product: Turning Your Fragmented Data into Decision Advantage 2026
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-data-as-a-product-turning-your-fragmented-data-into-decision-advantage/
Most advice firms are not short of data. They are short of data they can actually use.
Critical information is often trapped across disconnected systems, buried in silos and too far removed from the decisions that matter most. The result is slower decision-making, weaker insight and AI ambition built on shaky foundations.
The wealth managers moving ahead are doing something different. They are treating data as a product: structured, usable and built around the decisions the business needs to make faster, better and with more confidence.
In this FREE 60-minute webinar, in partnership with Publicis Sapient, we explore what that shift looks like in practice, from connecting fragmented data, intelligence, and AI into a unified decisioning layer that enables faster, more confident business decisions.
Key takeaways:

How to connect fragmented data into a unified intelligence layer across the business
What it takes to structure data as a product to enable scale, ownership, and AI-readiness
How to embed AI into workflows to move from insight to action
Where leading firms are creating speed, clarity, and cross-functional decision advantage
