The Solicitors Regulation Authority has given strong indications that it is headed towards greater restrictions on law firms when it comes to handling client money.

Vicarious trauma can happen to anyone who works with clients who have experienced trauma such as domestic or other violence, child abuse, sexual assault, torture or being a refugee.

Simply telling a client they need to seek financial advice or offering them the business cards of three financial planners you know is NOT a referral.

Finding a balance between work and personal life has been a long-standing challenge for many professionals, particularly within high-pressure environments like the legal industry.

Firms holding client money is well established, but it is not inevitable. The advent of digital banking brings opportunities to introduce more sophisticated and robust systems.