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Amy Austin
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News Editor, Financial Times
London
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Tech,Mortgage Industry Human Interest, Housing Development Banking, Financial Services
Technical writing or academic writing.
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By Amy Austin Verified| FTAdviser Verified ‘There are not enough young advisers in the profession.’‘Older advisers will retire and there will be nobody to replace them.’‘The profession is not doing enough to promote advice as a career choice for youngsters.’These are all statements I have heard time and time again. There is a real fear that not enough young people are aware of the advice world as a viable career choice. But is the tide starting to turn?
By Amy Austin Verified| FTAdviser Verified Ever since I joined FT Adviser back in 2019, a topic that has consistently come up as a major bugbear for advisers has been the letters of authority process. It was known to be a persistent source of industry frustration for a long time which needed to be addressed. So why is it in 2025 we are still yet to solve this issue? LOAs allows advisers to access specific information with a third-party provider, like a pension company or investment firm, on the client’s behalf.
By Amy Austin Verified| FTAdviser Verified ‘There are not enough young advisers in the profession.’‘Older advisers will retire and there will be nobody to replace them.’‘The profession is not doing enough to promote advice as a career choice for youngsters.’These are all statements I have heard time and time again. There is a real fear that not enough young people are aware of the advice world as a viable career choice. But is the tide starting to turn?
Company Info
Financial Times
The Financial Times (FT) is a prominent global business news organization, established in January 1888. Headquartered in Bracken House, London, it is known for its authoritative reporting and analysis on business, finance, politics, and economics. The FT is easily recognizable by its light-pink newsprint, a distinctive feature since 1893. The FT offers a range of products, including its core newspaper, FT Weekend, and FT Magazine, which cover various topics from lifestyle to technology. It also provides specialized publications through FT Specialist and publishes financial benchmarks like the FTSE All-Share Index. The organization has a strong digital presence with FT.com and mobile apps, offering premium subscription services for real-time market insights. With over 2,900 staff members, including 700 journalists in 40 countries, the FT serves a diverse audience, including white-collar professionals, institutional investors, and academics.
London, England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1888