I recently attended the “Yes She Can” launch event, hosted by The Wisdom Council. I have to say that I find many of these female-focused events put me off. I am not a fan of positive discrimination and often that is what appears to be suggested. 

I’m in the UK to launch my new book, A Golden Civilization & the Map of Mindfulness, and the London portion of a global movement of Golden Civilization Conversations (www.AGoldenCivilization.com) already in process on 5 continents. It is the purpose of both the conversations and the book to life plan civilization.

Our most read story this week is the news that the FCA is to launch a review of financial advice. Yes, just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water there’s another regulatory shark in the sea - potentially.

I often smile when I read about ‘the next big thing’ in financial services -it’s a sure sign that the so-called experts have no idea.

A new report out today suggests that 6 million people would seek financial advice if it were cheaper.

Chloe Moran recently shared her daily stresses as a Paraplanner, many of with which I could identify. I think it’s healthy to talk about these things; laying them out on the table can be a cathartic exercise resulting in positive change.

Financial Planning is a relatively unknown career path, and Paraplanning within that is even less well known. 

Financial Planning Today recently reported that a nationwide study for IFA network Openwork found just 15% of adults saw a Financial Planner regularly, with men more than twice as likely to receive support with their finances compared with women.

It seems natural to write about the tax year end and ‘ISA season’ at this time of year.

It has been encouraging recently to read about the increasing numbers of Financial Planners and Paraplanners completing their Level 6 (and higher) qualifications.