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AI and the Environment: A Double-Edged Sword for the Investment Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to have major impact on the investment landscape.
Published: March 28, 2025
Author: Maria Fritzsche

The Road to T+1 Settlement

The UK’s transition to T+1 settlement is a significant undertaking which aims to benefit investors, financial markets and the economy.
Published: February 19, 2025
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

SDR – The Devil’s in the Timeline

The recent Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation on implementing the Sustainability Disclosure Requirement (SDR) rules for Portfolio Management has shown that the devil is not only in the detail, but…
Published: August 8, 2024
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Is more personalisation the answer?

The PIMFA report – ‘A Little More Personalisation’ shows that a significant majority of non-investors said they probably, or definitely, would not start investing within the next 12 months.
Published: November 19, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

A deeper dive into SDR and Investment Labels

This blog looks to dive deeper into the results of two survey reports based on our membership’s ESG sentiment published in early 2023 by PIMFA and Alpha FMC, particularly as…
Published: October 27, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Now that the Online Safety Bill is law, the hard work begins

The Online Safety Act has had a difficult gestation but the establishment of a ‘Duty of Care’ on social media websites and search engines in the UK is a hugely…
Published: October 4, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Artificial Intelligence – The Next ‘Giant Leap’ in Financial Services

Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to be the next ‘giant leap’ in this process, with the Government announcing that it wants to see the UK recognised as an AI superpower and…
Published: October 4, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Disclosures – a Genuine and Generational Opportunity

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union was monumental and we are still coming to terms with the impact of it.
Published: July 15, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Clarity Is Needed In Our Drive Towards Net Zero

Following the publication of the Government's Green Finance strategy it is clear that, in order to adapt and sustain the next stage of economic and industrial progression, we will have…
Published: June 8, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

PIMFA: The True Value of the Collective Voice

There are many ways in which our industry, speaking with one unified voice, has achieved reform, changes to legislation and regulation, promote our sector as a great place to work,…
Published: May 25, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Consumer Duty and Vulnerable Customers

The term 'vulnerable customer' is peppered throughout the FCA's Consumer Duty policy statement and finalised guidance. This is no surprise as the FCA have been focusing on vulnerable customers for…
Published: April 14, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

New Disclosure rules must be fit for purpose

Whilst the PRIIPs road was paved with good intentions, PIMFA has been critical of it since it came into effect and has welcomed the decision by the Government to replace the regime,…
Published: March 22, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

PIMFA welcomes the Edinburgh Reforms but sounds a note of caution

PIMFA Blog: PIMFA welcomes the Edinburgh Reforms but sounds a note of caution. With 30-odd initiatives in the Reforms, the list of areas targeted is extensive, and there are a…
Published: January 20, 2023
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Closing the Advice Gap

There are some 15.6mn UK adults with investible assets of £10,000 or more who are not investing. Whilst one of the major drivers of this disconnect is the cost of…
Published: November 30, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Government must ensure that added responsibility placed on regulators is accompanied by accountability

The Financial Services and Markets Bill is currently making its way through Parliament and when, as seems likely, it becomes law, it represents a significant once-in-a-generation opportunity for our industry,…
Published: November 18, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Talent, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity helping to improve industry recruitment

Underrepresentation within financial services organisations regarding gender, generation, ethnicity, sexuality and disability, as well as people with a broader range of skills, experiences and industry backgrounds, can not only deter…
Published: November 14, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Significant opportunities for Wealth Managers in Accenture report

A recent report from Accenture, in conjunction with PIMFA, highlights the growing opportunities for wealth managers throughout mainland Europe, the UK and Switzerland but also addresses the challenges to come…
Published: October 21, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

PIMFA’s Diversity & Inclusion Reports

As a follow-up to our inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Awards last year, PIMFA, in conjunction with Cicero/AMO, created two reports to support firms in improving diversity and inclusion across the…
Published: August 30, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Initial Thoughts on Consumer Duty Final Rules

We broadly welcome the expanded final guidance and are pleased with the clarity provided on what firms ‘must’, ‘should’ and ‘could’ do to meet the rules, though we note that…
Published: August 12, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

New research reveals a critical need for financial education

A new research report, delivered by the PIMFA Under 40 Forum after a two-year, Covid-induced absence, finds was how strongly financial education – or rather the lack of it –…
Published: August 12, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott

Consumer Duty still ‘Woolly’

With the release of their second consultation, the FCA is pushing ahead with its new Consumer Duty, describing it as a 'reset' and a 'fundamental shift in industry mindset'. Firms…
Published: April 6, 2022
Author: Nigel Ross-Scott