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The financial neutral vs a referral: where each fits
28 February 2026

The financial neutral vs a referral: where each fits

As collaborative and non-court approaches grow, the financial neutral has become a familiar figure. Understanding where the neutr…

ComplianceFinancial advice
How to disclose a referral fee to a client, properly
19 February 2026

How to disclose a referral fee to a client, properly

Disclosing that you earn a share when you refer a client is not an awkward admission to be buried; it is a professional obligatio…

Referral feesComplianceDisclosure
Referrals and Consumer Duty: doing right by clients in the chain
11 February 2026

Referrals and Consumer Duty: doing right by clients in the chain

Consumer Duty and the wider standards of professional conduct are usually discussed in terms of the advice a firm gives. They als…

Practice growthCompliance
Consent orders and the advice handover that avoids delay
11 February 2026

Consent orders and the advice handover that avoids delay

Consent orders formalise what the parties have agreed, yet they frequently depend on financial arrangements that need specialist …

ComplianceFinancial advice
Consent and GDPR when you refer a client onward
10 February 2026

Consent and GDPR when you refer a client onward

The moment you share a client's name and circumstances with a receiving firm, you are processing personal data, and that brings t…

ComplianceGDPRData protection
The annual-allowance trap: a referral trigger hiding in plain sight
23 January 2026

The annual-allowance trap: a referral trigger hiding in plain sight

Certain pension pitfalls hide behind a high income or a good year. Here is how to spot the client who might be exposed and why it…

CompliancePensions & retirement