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PIMFA Webinar: Data as a Product: Turning Your Fragmented Data into Decision Advantage 2026
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | 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

HR Briefing: Neurodiversity and HR: Good Intentions Are Not a Strategy June 2026
2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/hr-briefing-neurodiversity-and-hr-good-intentions-are-not-a-strategy-may-2026/
In this briefing for HR leads, hosted by PIMFA and delivered by Clyde & Co, we will cover the most common neurodivergent conditions, the reported numbers of employees with neurodivergent conditions, and we will seek to remove any stigma around these conditions.
We will also unpack the practical HR and legal realities of supporting neurodivergent employees who are having difficulties in the workplace.
From recruitment and reasonable adjustments to performance management, the session will focus on where firms may be able to improve (and where difficulties may arise) and what firms can do to their own benefit and the benefit of their employees.
Discussion points include:

the most common neurodivergent conditions and some facts around neurodivergent conditions
what firms can do to support neurodivergent employees
when and how the Equality Act 2010 may be relevant
where HR policies and processes can help
how reasonable adjustments may work
challenges firms need to navigate
the risks and issues of getting it wrong

PIMFA Consumer Duty & AI Roundtable: The New Operating Model for Good Outcomes 2026
2026-06-22 08:45 - 13:30 | Marloo UK Ltd, 140 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DY
What’s now possible for wealth firms when AI meets Consumer Duty?
This is the half-day event that answers one question
AI is no longer sitting at the edge of the wealth management operating model. It is moving into advice, compliance, client support, vulnerability identification, outcomes monitoring, quality assurance and board reporting.
The regulatory context matters. But this is not a morning of theory. It is a working session for leaders to decide how AI can safely improve client outcomes, where it should stay out of the journey, and what firms must be able to evidence before they scale it.
The opportunity is now real: AI can spot vulnerability earlier, support clients whose traditional advice models struggle to serve, personalise communication responsibly, review far more customer interactions, reduce adviser admin, and turn culture, competence and outcomes into evidence boards can actually use.
For wealth firms of every size, AI is changing what it means to deliver, monitor and evidence good outcomes. This Summit is about what makes it possible and what firms need to get right before they scale it.
This Summit is for the leaders ready to move beyond Consumer Duty implementation and start using AI to create better client journeys, stronger evidence, sharper oversight and genuine competitive advantage.
Six questions this Summit tackles. Each one is already being tested inside UK wealth management firms.

What if you could spot vulnerabilities that customers never disclose?
What if every adviser had two extra days a week?
What if you tested every interaction, not one in a hundred?
What if you could measure culture as precisely as you measure revenue?
What if the smallest firms in the sector had the same AI as the largest?
What if your board could actually see good outcomes, not just hear about them?

You should attend if:
You’re a senior leader who will have to explain how your firm is using AI to deliver, monitor and evidence good client outcomes. That includes:
• Chief Risk Officers and Chief Operating Officers
• SMF16 and SMF17 holders
• Heads of Advice, Compliance, Internal Audit and Quality Assurance
• Consumer Duty Leads and Outcome Monitoring Leads
What you’ll leave with:
• Where AI can improve Consumer Duty outcomes and where it should not go near the client journey.
• What is already working across advice, compliance, outcomes monitoring and culture evidence.
• How to deploy AI at your firm’s size, maturity and risk appetite, not someone else’s.
• A board-ready governance framework for fairness, explainability, accountability and SM&CR ownership.
• A practical plan: what to test, what to control, what to evidence and what to stop.
• Direct access to the founders, firms and peers already making these decisions
Important
PIMFA reserves the right to decline or withdraw registrations where attendees are not deemed to meet the appropriate seniority, relevance or suitability criteria for this event. Please also note that, by registering, your data may be shared with the event sponsors for event administration, follow-up communications and related marketing purposes.

Non Financial Misconduct Guidance Launch 2026
2026-06-23 15:30 - 18:00 | Clyde & Co, St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR, United Kingdom
On 1 September 2026, the FCA’s new rules and guidance in relation to non-financial misconduct will come into effect, reflecting the FCA’s increased emphasis on culture, conduct and individual accountability.
If unchecked, non-financial misconduct can harm individuals, firms and confidence in financial services.
Ahead of the new rules and guidance, PIMFA in partnership with CII and CISI and with the support of Clyde & Co have prepared guidance to help their members prevent and effectively deal with non-financial misconduct when it arises.
We are pleased to invite you to attend the launch of the guidance on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, from 4pm to 6pm at Clyde & Co.
The launch will start with a brief panel followed by networking and canapés.
Registration from 3.30pm; Discussion, followed by networking and canapes 4pm to 6pm.

The AI Leaders Incubator Programme June 2026
2026-06-25 09:00 - 18:00 | Publicis Sapient, 63 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5NP, United Kingdom
2023 woke us up to AI.
2024 got us experimenting with AI.
2025 proved what’s possible.
2026 is when wealth managers scale AI with discipline, confidence and measurable ROI.
Most firms are no longer asking whether AI matters. They are asking where it delivers real value, how to govern it properly, and how to move beyond pilots without creating new risk.
That is where the PIMFA AI Leaders Incubator Programme comes in.
Delivered in partnership with Publicis Sapient, this hands-on, one-day programme is designed for senior leaders in wealth and advice who need to turn AI ambition into practical, defensible action. It is not a conference, not passive learning, and not AI theatre. It is a working environment where firms test ideas, shape use cases, build business cases and leave with a clearer route to execution.
Cohort 1 in February 2026 has already shown what this can unlock.
Leaders with little or no coding experience from firms including Quilter, Evelyn Partners and Absolute Financial reported a 50% increase in confidence in sponsoring or constructively challenging AI initiatives inside their firms.
100% said the Incubator improved their ability to identify strong AI use cases and strengthened cross-functional collaboration.
75% said it improved their ability to prioritise AI initiatives based on risk and value.
What participants valued most:

A more actionable way to think about risk and prioritisation
Greater confidence to think bigger about AI, without losing control
Practical tools to build a compelling business case
A clearer blueprint for turning ambition into implementation

Cohort 1 left with more than inspiration. They left with a clearer grip on risk, a stronger business case for action and greater confidence in how to turn AI ambition into practical progress.
“A more actionable way to tackle risk and prioritisation.”
“Permission to think bigger about what AI could do, without losing sight of human oversight, validation and learning.”
“The right tools to build a compelling business case for AI, grounded in meaningful, practical value across the business.”
“A clearer sense that while AI can feel new and overwhelming, implementation is tangible and practical if you follow a blueprint, test, learn and build with intent.”
The Incubator is built to help senior leaders answer the questions that matter most:

Where can AI genuinely improve performance?
Which use cases are worth backing?
How do we balance opportunity, risk and regulation?
How do we build a credible business case for action?

As an Incubator participant, you’ll work alongside seasoned AI practitioners and peers to develop use cases, test ideas, strengthen governance thinking and build a more confident narrative for change inside your firms.
As a senior leader, you’ll leave the Incubator with:

clearer, higher-value AI use cases
stronger cross-functional alignment
a sharper view of risk, value and prioritisation
greater confidence to sponsor, challenge and lead AI initiatives internally

Who’s the AI Leaders Incubator for?
You’re a senior leader, not a coder. No background in IT or data science required. You’re the decision-maker in your firm, shaping digital strategy, driving innovation, and making the big calls on investment, risk, and transformation. You’re ready to turn data and AI into your next competitive advantage. The AI Leaders Incubator is built for senior executives who want to move beyond experimentation and make AI real, embedding it into operations, culture, and strategy to deliver measurable business results.
Enrolment
Enrolment is now open for Cohort 2 of the AI Leaders Incubator. Places are limited to one senior leader per firm and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that each applicant’s level of seniority will be reviewed by PIMFA and admission will be subject to our final approval.
Still have questions?
Please contact:
Philip Allen, Head of Learning
learning@pimfa.co.uk

PIMFA Annual Dinner 2026
2026-07-02 18:30 - 23:00 | Intercontinental Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7QY, United Kingdom
Following the success of the PIMFA Annual reception, we will be launching the brand new PIMFA Annual Dinner 2026, taking place on July 2, in London.
This flagship event promises to unite over 300 senior representatives spanning the breadth of the wealth, investment services and financial advice industry. Key figures from government, regulatory bodies, and policy makers will also be in attendance.​
Key benefits of attending:

Networking – connect with senior representatives from across the industry, regulators, government and other stakeholder organisations.
Insights: stay informed about the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the landscape of our sector.
Relationship building: strengthen existing relationships and cultivate new connections.
Inspiration: gain valuable insights from industry leaders through conversations and speeches.

Please contact events@pimfa.co.uk for more information on how to book your table.

The Impact of Tech Transformation Webinar
2026-07-27 10:00 - 11:30
The £2.9m valuation gap between two advisory firms that look identical.
Please consider two firms with the same AUM. Same fee. Same headcount. Five years apart, one of those firms is worth £1.28m and the other £4.17m.
The only difference is what they did with the operational drag that’s sitting in almost every advice firm, the drag we quantified in last month’s Advisory Growth Blueprint: 78% of advisers telling us growth is capped by operations, not market opportunity, and up to 60% of adviser time lost to admin a qualified professional shouldn’t be doing.
The paper set out the scale of the problem. On 27 July, Gordon Flower (The Flower Group) will join David Ferguson (Seccl), Chris Baigent-Reed (Jigsaw Tree) and Nick Harper (Plannr) for the follow-up webinar, where we get into what actually closes that gap in practice with live Q&A included.
📅 27 July, 10am, free
🔗 Register here: The Impact of Tech Transformation Webinar Registration

PIMFA Webinar: The Mills Review Explained: AI Governance, Accountability and Risk
2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-the-mills-review-explained-ai-governance-accountability-and-risk/
On 6 July 2026, the FCA published the Mills Review, into the future impact of AI on retail financial services. The Review sets a clear direction for the sector: support AI adoption while strengthening governance, accountability, assurance and oversight.
For wealth managers, the Review does not create a new rulebook. Consumer Duty, SM&CR, operational resilience and third-party risk remain the foundation. The challenge is understanding how those existing responsibilities apply as AI becomes more embedded in client journeys, decision-making and outsourced technology.
In this free practical webinar, we will examine:

What the Mills Review has genuinely changed.
What it leaves unresolved for wealth managers.
Where firms may be most exposed across governance, outsourcing and client outcomes.
What boards, Senior Managers, Compliance and Risk teams should do now.
The questions firms should be asking before AI adoption accelerates further.

No hype. No distant predictions. Just the practical implications for PIMFA member firms.

The PIMFA Customer Vulnerability Learning Programme 2026
2026-09-23 09:30 - 2026-12-02 12:30
Six live online sessions.
Five lived-experience spotlights.
One sector standard.
In March 2025, the FCA published its review of Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances. In April 2025, PIMFA published its own ‘Understanding Customer Vulnerability’ Guide.
The Customer Vulnerability Learning Programme (CVLP) is the only training in the sector that integrates both.
Built specifically for wealth managers, private banks and advice firms, the programme takes teams beyond awareness and into evidenced capability — helping firms meet FCA expectations, strengthen Consumer Duty outcomes and build more consistent support for customers in vulnerable circumstances.
This is ideal for firms that need to build consistent capability across Compliance, Consumer Duty, Vulnerability, Client Services, Operations, Risk and frontline teams.
Built on FCA expectations. Proven with PIMFA members.
Cohort 1 launched last year and brought together 27 senior practitioners from leading wealth managers, private banks and advice firms. Participants rated the programme 4.78/5 overall and 4.89/5 for relevance to their role.
Here is what they told us:
“The combination of lived experience from consumers and expert knowledge of the course tutors really added value across a challenging programme in a short space of time. Definitely worth the cost.” Head of Compliance, Wealth Management firm.
“I would encourage anyone working with or involved in vulnerable client reviews to attend this course. Very knowledgeable and personable presenters, good engagement from all participants, and the lived experiences were really useful in understanding specific vulnerabilities from the client’s perspective — not just a business process. Absolutely recommend.” Consumer Duty Manager, Private bank.
“As someone already passionate about vulnerable client characteristics, this helped solidify the work already done, what more is needed, and gave affirmation that the journey I am leading our firm on as SME is the right one — and for the right reasons.” Vulnerability Lead, Advice firm.
Why does this matter now?
The regulator has made clear that firms must do more than identify vulnerable customers. They must be able to show how they are supporting them, monitoring outcomes and improving practice.
As Alison Walters, FCA Director of Consumer Finance, has warned, the FCA will use “the pointy end of our toolkit” where firms fall short.
Band-aid solutions won’t cut it.
Identification. Outcomes monitoring. MI. Staff capability. Product and service design. These are no longer isolated workstreams. They are part of the evidence-based firms that need to demonstrate that vulnerable customers are receiving the support they are entitled to.
A unique learning programme for the wealth management sector
Led by the award-winning vulnerability training team at The Money Advice Trust, the programme is a full-on, immersive, root-and-branch training experience. It gives your firm the know-how to transform its processes, systems, and people, and deliver better outcomes for customers in vulnerable circumstances.
The Programme will help your firm to:

Accelerate the adoption of new FCA expectations on vulnerability in your firm
Design best-in-class experiences for Customers in vulnerable circumstances
Build and lead a more effective strategy on vulnerability
Anticipate, evaluate, and proactively respond to FCA expectations
Embed a customer-centric culture into how the firm operates day-to-day

Who should attend?
This programme is designed for professionals working across:
Compliance, Consumer Duty, Vulnerability, Risk, Operations, Client services, Advice and financial planning, Training and competence, Product and proposition, Complaints and customer outcomes. It is particularly relevant for firms looking to move beyond policy statements and into practical, firm-wide delivery.
Next steps
Download the brochure to see how the programme can support your firm-wide vulnerability strategy.

For this cohort, firms can book one place and bring a colleague at no additional cost.
Use code CXQ8HTTW at checkout to secure two places for the price of one.
PIMFA Members should ensure they are logged in to access member pricing.

PIMFA Compliance Conference 2026
2026-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Exchange House, Primrose St, London, EC2A 2EG, United Kingdom
We are proud to announce that the PIMFA Compliance Conference 2026 will be returning in September!
This event, one of the regular fixtures in the PIMFA calendar, highlights key issues raised across our working groups, and is aimed at compliance professionals in the investment management and financial advice world. The event brings together best in class sector speakers, and a high-level audience who can engage with the experts to facilitate fruitful discussions on the latest issues affecting our sector.
The Compliance Conference will be live streamed on the day of the event and if joining virtually you will have the opportunity to ask questions to speakers and panellists. Those attending in person will have the opportunity to network with fellow industry colleagues, speakers, and sponsors. Dates, sessions, and speakers will be announced shortly.
If you have any questions or have any interest in speaking or sponsoring this event, please contact events@pimfa.co.uk to find out more.

PIMFA Webinar: Future of AI in Professional services in Early Careers and beyond 2026
2026-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.pimfa.co.uk/event/pimfa-webinar-future-of-ai-in-professional-services-in-early-careers-and-beyond-2026/
AI will create the greatest value in professional services not when it is simply layered onto existing roles, but when work is redesigned around a human and machine powered workforce.
In this webinar, we will explore how AI is transforming professional services, reshaping work design, and prompting organisations to evolve their operating models, skills and ways of working to become more resilient in an increasingly turbulent business environment.

The Northern Wealth M&A Forum 2026: Building Regional Champions: Growth, Succession and Integration October 2026
2026-10-02 09:00 - 13:30 | Grant Thornton Manchester, Landmark- St Peter's Square, 1 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 4PB, United Kingdom
The next phase of wealth-management consolidation will not be driven by London alone.
Across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle and the wider North, established advice and investment firms are facing decisions about succession, organic growth, external investment and whether to buy, sell or remain independent.
This half day Northern Wealth M&A Forum brings together buyers, sellers, advisers and regional business leaders to explore what consolidation means for firms whose value is rooted in local relationships, trusted advisers and strong regional brands.
This is not another conference focused only on valuations and deal volume. It is a practical discussion about finding the right partner, protecting clients and employees, accessing capital, managing integration and building the next generation of Northern wealth-management firms.

Reform of the UK Public and Private Capital Markets Summit 2026
2026-10-05 08:30 - 17:00
Organized by City & Financial Global, the event gathers policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to tackle structural challenges in UK capital markets. Key topics include unlocking pension investments, driving retail and international funding, and advancing blockchain-driven tokenisation. Keynote speakers include City Minister Lucy Rigby MP and London Stock Exchange CEO Dame Julia Hoggett.
Further details can be found here
Use code CMR5PMF to get a 20% discount!

PIMFA AI Summit 2026: Proving, Scaling and Governing AI in Wealth Management
2026-10-08 08:30 - 13:30 | Publicis Sapient, 63 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5NP, United Kingdom
This half-day summit is part of PIMFA’s AI Programme, designed in partnership with Publicis Sapient, to help Wealth Management firms translate AI investments into revenue outcomes and sustainable competitive advantage.
Most firms have already proven AI can deliver value in isolated use cases. The next phase is scaling it across the enterprise and embedding it into how decisions are made across advice, portfolios and operations.
Competitive advantage will not come from productivity gains alone, but from the ability to make better decisions, faster and with greater control.
You’ll hear from peers and sector experts on:
Getting data and business context ready for scale
Overcoming fragmented, inconsistent data and enriching it with your firm’s understanding of clients, markets, products, policies and historical decisions to create a reliable foundation for AI
Orchestrating AI-driven decisioning systems
Embedding AI within advisor and operational workflows to augment decision-making with high-quality recommendations.
Scaling with governance and control
Putting in place the oversight, explainability and evidence regulators expect
Evolving the operating model to execute safely and at scale
Aligning business, technology and data teams, and enabling advisors, investment teams and operations functions to work effectively with AI to improve decisions and execution at scale
What to prioritise in 2027 and beyond
The capabilities, controls and workflow changes firms should focus on
Who should attend
This summit is relevant for senior decision makers across UK wealth management with responsibility for AI strategy, delivery and outcomes, including:
Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and Chief Digital Officers
Chief Data & AI officers
Chief Operating Officers and Heads of Operations
Head of compliance and governance
Business line leaders across advice, trading and client service
Please note: Places are limited and designed for senior decision-makers of FCA-regulated firms. PIMFA reserves the right to decline registrations that are not aligned with the event’s seniority and focus.
Data sharing: By registering for this event, your registration details may be shared with the event partners for the purposes of event administration and relevant follow-up. You can opt out of partner communications at any time by contacting the relevant event partner directly.

PIMFA London Regional- October 2026
2026-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Computershare, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET, United Kingdom
PIMFA roadshows provide members/non-members the opportunity to meet and listen to SME’s providing valuable insights on relevant industry topics. Kindly hosted by Computershare, members of the PIMFA Policy Team will provide a topical update on the key regulatory, policy and government developments affecting the wealth management and financial advice sector. Looking back at the major changes over the past 12–18 months and ahead to what’s coming next, the sessions will highlight what matters most for firms and their clients, the implications and opportunities, and where the direction of travel is heading.
1. Regulatory Change 2026 A practical review of the most significant regulatory developments over the past 12–18 months, including Consumer Duty, CCI, targeted support, the MPS review and wider FCA initiatives. The session will explain what has changed, what PIMFA’s view has been, the impact on firms, and what firms should be preparing for next.
2. Policy, Government and Regulatory Outlook
A forward-looking session exploring the government’s and regulators’ agenda for the sector. Covering reforms such as targeted support, limited scope advice and wider Financial Services and Markets Bill changes, it will examine how policy and regulation are increasingly working together to close the advice gap, what this means for firms and clients, and the key developments to watch over the coming year.
3. Cyber Security
Our first guestspeaker is from Consilium Broking.
Agenda will be finalised and placed here in due course.
Attendees will receive 3 hours of CPD for full attendance. Delegates that do not stay for the entirety of the day will not be allocated CPD hours and will not receive a certificate.

The AI Leaders Incubator Programme Oct 2026
2026-10-22 09:00 - 18:00 | Publicis Sapient, 63 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5NP, United Kingdom
2023 woke us up to AI.
2024 got us experimenting with AI.
2025 proved what’s possible.
2026 is when wealth managers scale AI with discipline, confidence and measurable ROI.
Most firms are no longer asking whether AI matters. They are asking where it delivers real value, how to govern it properly, and how to move beyond pilots without creating new risk.
That is where the PIMFA AI Leaders Incubator Programme comes in.
Delivered in partnership with Publicis Sapient, this hands-on, one-day programme is designed for senior leaders in wealth and advice who need to turn AI ambition into practical, defensible action. It is not a conference, not passive learning, and not AI theatre. It is a working environment where firms test ideas, shape use cases, build business cases and leave with a clearer route to execution.
Cohorts 1 & 2 in February and June 2026 have already shown what this can unlock.
Leaders with little or no coding experience from firms including Quilter, Evelyn Partners and Absolute Financial reported a 50% increase in confidence in sponsoring or constructively challenging AI initiatives inside their firms.
100% said the Incubator improved their ability to identify strong AI use cases and strengthened cross-functional collaboration.
75% said it improved their ability to prioritise AI initiatives based on risk and value.
What participants valued most:
A more actionable way to think about risk and prioritisation
Greater confidence to think bigger about AI, without losing control
Practical tools to build a compelling business case
A clearer blueprint for turning ambition into implementation
Cohort 1 left with more than inspiration. They left with a clearer grip on risk, a stronger business case for action and greater confidence in how to turn AI ambition into practical progress.
“A more actionable way to tackle risk and prioritisation.”
“Permission to think bigger about what AI could do, without losing sight of human oversight, validation and learning.”
“The right tools to build a compelling business case for AI, grounded in meaningful, practical value across the business.”
“A clearer sense that while AI can feel new and overwhelming, implementation is tangible and practical if you follow a blueprint, test, learn and build with intent.”
The Incubator is built to help senior leaders answer the questions that matter most:
Where can AI genuinely improve performance?
Which use cases are worth backing?
How do we balance opportunity, risk and regulation?
How do we build a credible business case for action?
As an Incubator participant, you’ll work alongside seasoned AI practitioners and peers to develop use cases, test ideas, strengthen governance thinking and build a more confident narrative for change inside your firms.
As a senior leader, you’ll leave the Incubator with:
clearer, higher-value AI use cases
stronger cross-functional alignment
a sharper view of risk, value and prioritisation
greater confidence to sponsor, challenge and lead AI initiatives internally
Who’s the AI Leaders Incubator for?
You’re a senior leader, not a coder. No background in IT or data science required. You’re the decision-maker in your firm, shaping digital strategy, driving innovation, and making the big calls on investment, risk, and transformation. You’re ready to turn data and AI into your next competitive advantage. The AI Leaders Incubator is built for senior executives who want to move beyond experimentation and make AI real, embedding it into operations, culture, and strategy to deliver measurable business results.
Enrolment
Enrolment is now open for Cohort 2 of the AI Leaders Incubator. Places are limited to one senior leader per firm and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that each applicant’s level of seniority will be reviewed by PIMFA and admission will be subject to our final approval.
Still have questions?
Please contact:
Philip Allen, Head of Learning
learning@pimfa.co.uk

Pensions and Retirement Planning Conference 2026
2026-11-11 08:15 - 18:30 | Eversheds Sutherland, 1 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7WS, United Kingdom
Over the past two decades, the UK pensions landscape has undergone one of the most significant periods of reform in its history. Faced with an ageing population, increasing life expectancy, evolving patterns of work, and growing pressure on public finances, governments of all political persuasions have reshaped the way we save for and experience retirement. From automatic enrolment and the introduction of the new State Pension to pension freedoms and ongoing reforms aimed at improving outcomes, the retirement journey has become more flexible—but also more complex.
With pension wealth now representing one of the largest stores of household wealth in the UK, the decisions made today will have profound implications for individuals, employers, advisers, and policymakers alike. This conference will explore the forces driving change and consider the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Join us on November 11th to hear from leading experts on:

How the retirement market is going to drive the advice industry for the next 20 years
Closing the advice gap – discussion on targeted support and simplified advice and the use of AI
Creating flexible retirement strategies in uncertain market conditions
Changing demographics and the need to adapt
How much does policy affect the delivery of client facing financial advice?

UK Wealth Management M&A Networking Event: Insights, Connections & Conversations Nov 2026
2026-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Grant Thornton UK LLP, 8 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7EA, United Kingdom
Join us at Grant Thornton for an informal networking evening bringing together buyers, sellers, investors, advisers and senior leaders from across the UK wealth management market.
UK wealth management M&A continues to attract strong interest from consolidators, private equity, banks, platforms and international buyers. But the market is becoming more selective.
Buyers are looking beyond assets under management to understand the quality of advice, strength of client relationships, adviser dependency, culture, management capability, regulatory history and the ability to integrate successfully.
This is an opportunity to make new connections, exchange perspectives and discuss the trends shaping the next phase of consolidation, including succession, valuation, integration, adviser retention and sustainable growth.
Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended.

Senior Leadership Summit 2026
2026-11-25 12:00 - 19:00 | IET London, 2 Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom
The event is open to senior member firm colleagues and strictly by invitation only. The aim is to provide a forum where relevant content will be presented and an opportunity for you to network with your peers will be provided.
The event is open to Wealth Management firms CEOs and nominated guests only.
If you have any interest in sponsoring or have any questions about this event please email events@pimfa.co.uk

The Annual M&A Breakfast: Looking Back at 2026 — Setting the Pace for 2027
2027-02-04 08:15 - 10:30 | Farrer & Co, 55- 56 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LJ
As firms prepare for 2027, this invitation-only PIMFA M&A Breakfast brings together senior executives from both acquiring and selling firms to reflect on lessons from the past year and explore the emerging deal drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Over breakfast at Farrer & Co, we’ll:

Engage with the FCA on their Consolidation Review findings.
Review 2026 — what really drove deal flow, valuations, and integration outcomes.
Assess the outlook for 2027 — pipeline health, financing conditions, diligence hot-spots, culture and people risks, and the FCA’s supervisory focus areas.
Consider what acquirers will pay for — and what they will walk away from — in the year ahead

Please note: this is an invitation-only event. PIMFA reserves the right to politely decline registrations from individuals who do not meet the intended seniority or role criteria for this event.

PIMFA Women’s Symposium 2027
2027-10-19 08:00 - 2027-10-20 17:00 | London Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Women’s Symposium is PIMFA’s annual summit dedicated to the investment management, financial advice and wealth management communities.
As one of our largest events, and a dedicated ‘tentpole’ gathering for the sector, the event is aimed to bring together a broad range of firm types and sizes, role types, and seniority levels. The multi-stream content covers everything from personal development and company culture topics, to the latest insights in investment and client management, as well as sessions dedicated to the evolution of new technologies in the sector. Our keynotes also bring together some of the biggest names in the industry, with the event providing a safe space for women and male allies, to gather and learn, as well as engage in networking opportunities such as the event’s dinner.
The event has grown each year it has taken place, with the 2027 edition set to be the biggest one yet. Our inaugural, and award winning, debut in 2024 featured 63 speakers and 300 delegates, with our most recent 2026 edition set to feature almost 100 speakers, and over 600 delegates. Book now to secure your place!

AI for Wealth Management: From Curiosity to Confidence
2028-09-28 08:00 - 17:00
AI is reshaping wealth management, but many advice firms are stuck at the exploration stage. This one-day in-house training course prepares your leaders, managers, and team members to transition from curiosity to confident adoption, providing practical insights into how AI supports client service, compliance, operations, and investment advice.
Our expert trainer Richard Preece demystifies AI, focusing on real-world use cases from UK advice firms, regulatory implications, and the leadership mindsets required for successful adoption. Whether you’re a senior manager shaping digital strategy or a compliance officer navigating new risks, you’ll gain the insight and language needed to lead informed conversations about AI in your firm.
Course Information:
Delivered in-house, this course is fully flexible to your preferred date and location.
Duration: One Day (9:30am – 4:30pm)
Format: In-person or virtual delivery course that’s tailored to your specific needs
Target Audience: CEOs, Partners, COOs, Investment Managers, Heads of Compliance, and Client Service Directors who want to explore AI confidently and responsibly.
Max # of participants: 15
Fee: Available on request
Enquiries: To find out more about this in house course contact learning@pimfa.co.uk
