Insights: Finance

Independent, anonymous questionnaire for UK Financial Advisers and Planners providing trusted insight into earnings, bonuses, and benefits for the 2025/26 financial year.

An in-depth recruitment perspective on the £25bn DC Master Trust debate, exploring VFM, decumulation duties, CDC innovation and how 2026 regulation is reshaping DC pensions hiring and in-house talent strategies.

Traditional business plans don’t work. Discover how focusing on 12-week projects can boost productivity, sharpen focus, and deliver real results, with free templates and a step-by-step guide.

Recruiters add more than CVs, they act as a vital buffer between candidates and employers, preventing miscommunication and driving better hiring outcomes. Here’s why that partnership matters.

I'm convinced it is a shared national experience to feel dread when we see the tax deductions on our payslip each month.

Join our BWD panel live as we unpack the most revealing insights from BWD’s 2024/25 Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census.

In today's competitive job market, counter-offers have become increasingly common, and can be tempting, but are they the right choice?

After 15 months of mentoring aspiring financial planners, Dave Robinson is finally stepping back - but not before sharing everything he’s learned. He’s recorded one final, in-depth conversation to support anyone considering a career in the profession

Financial professionals across the UK are enjoying rising incomes, with advisers and investment managers seeing average earnings well above national levels. This is according to the latest BWD Census 2025, which was released

We're delighted to share that the 2024/25 BWD Census is now LIVE! and available to download for FREE!

We're excited to announce that BWD is once again collaborating with Money Marketing on the 2024/25 Salary Census! This annual survey has become an essential industry benchmark for salary and remuneration data within financial services.

We’re excited to invite you to participate in the 2024/25 BWD Salary Census, one of the most trusted resources for understanding compensation trends within the financial services sector.