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Boring Money conference - my 6 key take-outs

Regulator outlines AI use, annuities scope, data boundaries, and FOS alignment in shaping the future of advice and guidance

By Holly Mackay

12 Sep, 2025

Wednesday's conference – with a focus on Targeted Support – brought together the regulator and industry leaders in a packed room to share their views on what, most agreed, was the most exciting time of change for the retail investment sector in years. With Targeted Support, the Leeds Reforms, changes to risk disclosures, cross-industry investment campaigns next Spring, private markets, and huge momentum in the DIY investor channel, the tailwinds are out in force.

I've pulled together my 6 key takeaways from the day. And in case you're wondering, the Bridget Jones underpants slide was about the passion killer for many consumers, that are our current risk warnings!

1. The DIY market has surpassed £500 billion.

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